And i know WWI. Turkey was a useless ally. (Ottomans lost at evry front)
Do you call the Gallipoli victory a lost front
We practically beat the entire fleet of the allies. Then we proceeded at beating the entire armed forces of the Allied forces.
Ottoman won many fronts, but Gallipoli was one of the biggest fronts and we practically obliterated the advancing forces on our own hands, when the Empire was deemed "the sick man of Europe". If that's our sick stage, and if our economy is marching ahead unseen in the history, that would practically make us the greatest force in Europe second to Russia. And that's where we are headed, in 10-15 years time, that will be the reality Europe will have to deal with. And buddy, it doesn't matter if you like us or not, that's just pure cold reality.
The 21st Century is a Turkish century, upon establishing our strenght, unity with our Turkic brothers is within reach and that force will be a force to be reckoned with. With regards old Roman Empire, when we conquered Istanbul, we practically ended the Romans, and for centuries Europe bowed to our dominance. 2-3 centuries we paused, that's more than enough
why does it maintain good relations with US which has been one of the most violent countries in the world since WW2?
Let us face it, German politicians are screwing their future by breaking with a country like Turkey that can be a great partner as the world moves to a more-Asian centric one within just one generation.
For us, it makes no difference. In this screwed political climate and uncertainty our economic growth hit about 5 percent in first quarter. In 3-4 years our military industry will reach new heights unseen in Turkey, we are experiencing a revolution in arms industry as we speak. They'll talk we'll produce, they'll try to destabilize Turkey, support PKK terrorist, we'll stand steadfast and grow. In time they'll come to their senses. They'll screw Middle East destabilize, create influx of refugees, we'll recieve all their refugees, house them, feed them, school them. The hypocrits will continue on crying for us sending a few thousands to their borders.
Europe is no longer a civilization we regard with respect, you guys ruined your image. We Turks are a great civilization. The only that comes to mind of similar steadfastness, civilizational development, respect, honor, size, strenght is Japan.
History will repeat