B0ycey wrote:Of course. But just to let you know, the security concerns weren't 'in that context'. It was about rising tensions in the Dutch election. Which as it happens, is in my opinion a valid reason to prevent a rally. But again, in hindsight, hasn't turn out diplomatically wise.
How is that not in that context? You don't let masses of people that are supposed to be integrating into your society be incited by an Islamist dictator with delusions of recreating the past Reich on your own soil, period. Diplomacy and war are two sides of one coin, and if one party oversteps the boundaries too far or too often, that coin flips. Or were you under the illusion that for Western Europe, the "end of history" has come?
Both Europe and Turkey have a refugee crisis. So they do have a common interest. Turkey using refugees as a bargin chip is another issue all together.
Europe is perfectly capable to secure its borders, our spineless politicians just wanted to avoid the nasty pictures. Instead we got nasty pictures from Bataclan and Breitscheid Platz. And no, if one party uses them as a "bargaining chip," we don't have a "common" interest anymore.
Again, another issue all together. Middle Eastern peace/security is in both Turkey's and Europe's interest. And then there is IS in Syria. Again a common enemy.
Are you serious? You cited that issue as one of our "common strategic interests." It's common knowledge that Turkey allowed IS fighters to be treated in their hospitals, bought oil from them and supported them in every way. With "allies" like that, you don't need enemies. How is ME
peace in Turkey's interest? It wants to widen its zone of influence in northern Syria! Go to the Syrian war thread and inform yourself before you spout such nonsense!
Checking my privilege - yep, still goodWhat would happen if the Sahara became socialist? - For ten years, nothing, then we'd run out of sand.
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