Here is a question to the US from President Erdogan: Are you with us or against us?
This is as serious a question as when George Bush (43) posed it after 9/11 took place. However, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan went a lot further than where the “43” ventured. He said: “I just issued an executive order” against the US, not Afghanistan.
THREE STRIKES AND OUT FOR THE US
The US hegemony in the Middle East long faded into the annals of history. Donald J. Trump, the 45th President, quickly understood it, once in the Oval Office. Unfortunately, no one talked about these radical changes to “sometimes-there-Joe”.
Irrespective, Joe may not have all his faculties in place, the challenge for the US is real. Never mind, it is his fault to this point either. Strike one against the US came at the beginning of October 2023. Strike two quickly followed only a few days later.
Now, the US is face to face with a “strikeout”. Yet, this is not an innocent game like a weekend outing. On the contrary, it is a very deadly one. The lives of the US soldiers may be in grave danger. Plus, our ally Türkiye already warned about it in advance.
Erdogan: With-Us or Against-Us?
Time To Play Zero-Sum Game
During the last week of 2023, “rogue militia” supported by the West killed six Turkish soldiers. Three weeks later, more of the similar vicious killing took place. This time the number of fallen Turkish soldiers was twelve.
Türkiye, suddenly, had no choice but to call for the third and final “strike”. Few days after Turkish heroes were put to rest, Erdoğan made an appearance before a live TV and announced. Türkiye will no longer put up with the “charade”.
I authored “GameChanger Trump Card: Türkiye & Erdogan”, published in the US and Australia and released in 2020. I made this point: Time will come, and Türkiye will play a Zero-Sum Game in northern Iraq and Syria. That time is now!
Can Türkiye Win Against the US?
I elaborated in my book: “Yes, Türkiye will play the Zero-Sum Game against any power, including the US”. Then, I pointed at where Türkiye would exactly play it. Now, President Joe faces the music. Let’s see what he will do!
The other pertinent question at this time is whether Türkiye will start it with a “Chicken Game”. For those in the know, Türkiye will not resort to the Zero-Sum Game from the get-go. It will not consider “Catch-22”.
For those who are lost, pick up a copy of “GameChanger”! I explained it well there. Nevertheless, here is a hint! Catch-22 was the game for the 20th century whereas the Zero-Sum Game is the “soup du jour” for the 21st.
That point is also in the book.
Will the US Pitifully Surrender?
Let’s put it into perspective!
- If the US does not get the hint or do the right thing, the US soldiers will be in danger. The “antagonists” will not miss this opportunity to get back to the US.
- Otherwise, is there a dignified face-saving way for the US to get out of this mess? Only time would tell! With Joe at the helm, I do not have any faith though.
- For those who really understand how serious this “escalation” is, here is a heads up: Why would the US Secretary State hurry up to a Turkish summon?
- Sacrificial lambs Ukrainians, Israelis, and Palestinians are vivid examples. Yet, what took place in Europe in the Summer of 2022 also warned about the downfall.
Erdogan Poses: With-Us or Against-Us
What Will Biden Do?
What is curious at this stage is twofold. One, who is in control in Wash DC? The record since the infamous January 6th is nothing good for the US.
Leaving how Joe came to power aside, what Joe was told to do since then is important to question. When Donald was around, there was no war, and the US was not helpless.
Two, would Türkiye give the US a chance until the November election? After all, Türkiye holds the ropes. Let’s remember again it is no longer the 20th century!
The 21st century belongs to the rising powers of the East. China and India are two, but Türkiye is equally formidable and will challenge their leadership, and win.
Now, just imagine, what kind of calamity Joe is face to face? God help the US so that there will be time for the 47th president to come to the helm and sort this mess.
