COMMENTS: The US/Turkish relations have not been rosy for a while now. They have been souring (at least visibly) since the failed coup against President Erdogan a couple of years ago, which Turkey insinuated was supported clandestinely by the US through the Fethulla opposition organization. Continue reading “Is Turkey in Line for US Sanctions?”
Tag: Sanctions
Sanctions: The Mother of Carrot and Stick Policies
US foreign policy is ever so clever. It uses only two simple tools to achieve its commendable goals of spreading peace, prosperity and democracy throughout the World.
These two tools are derived from the “Carrot and Stick” concept, which was historically used in training children, Continue reading “Sanctions: The Mother of Carrot and Stick Policies”
US Steps on Chinese Toes
DAILY BASKET – NEWS COMMENTARY
US Steps on Chinese Toes
MARSAL COMMENTS: The US announcement that it will sell Taiwan $ 1.42 Billion of weapons has China hopping mad. This is not what Trump tacitly agreed with Xi, China’s leader.
Taiwan is a red line for China, and using it to pressure China whether on North Korea, South China Sea or world trade, is rather crass of the US. It seems diplomacy has been put to sleep. Continue reading “US Steps on Chinese Toes”