• Nukemin Herttua@sopuli.xyz
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    1 year ago

    With big military and startegic position they are one of the most important countries for the alliance. Therefore they also have the cabability to start a circus like they did with Finland and especially with Sweden.

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      1 year ago

      Just goes to show NATO doesn’t really give a shot about democratic rights in its member countries.

      • Nukemin Herttua@sopuli.xyz
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        1 year ago

        Well it does and it doesn’t. Turkey’s trajectory was very different when it joined the alliance. It was one of the most democracy leaning Muslim countries. Also, having a common adversary (Russia) also helped to make them a member.