Posted on Nov 24, 2020
We can't allow Turkey and Russia to fill America's Middle East vacuum
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We can’t allow adversaries to dominate any region or domain we need to advance or sustain US interests. This America First ( aka Isolationist) thing gets out of hand. We cede defacto influence and we have to get it back, the cost becomes exorbitant. Cost in prestige, access, diplomacy, economic resources, time, lives, and military power. Allies are no longer as tight. Potential allies slow to trust. Having to get in bed with less than desirable actors just to have a friend in town. You have to make bad deals
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What Middle East vacuum? What exactly is the threat to US security if Turkey or Russia try to control Syria, Somalia, or any other Middle Eastern failed state? Is all the money, resources and lives spent in this area worth it? Let's Turkey and Russia spend their money, resources, and lives on this worthless cause.
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SSG Robert Webster
LTJG Richard Bruce An interesting statement. Especially since that same basic question has been being asked since at least the early 1700's in one form or another.
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Please oh please, God in Heaven, let the Russians commit their military and treasure to the middle east. That would ensure that no shenanigans occur in Europe.
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