Preamble:
Recently, the news of US Ambassador to Russia Carlson's exclusive interview with Putin has attracted widespread attention around the world, and Carlson's move not only annoyed the White House, but also caused the Biden administration to have a headache for Turkey, which is "stretched" with Russia. On the occasion of Putin's visit to Turkey, the United States wrote a blank check for Turkey, which aroused suspicion and concern among many people. In such an environment, let's take a look at the internal logic of this phenomenon and the impact it causes.
The sharp increase in economic and trade between Russia and Turkey has stimulated the response of the United States.
Turkey's recent assertion that Russia is its largest exporter of products has made it difficult for the United States to calm down. Although the United States is also one of the suppliers of Turkish products, its products** are very low. Especially after the Russian-Ukrainian war, the United States called on its allies to impose sanctions on Russia, while Turkey did the opposite, not only did not impose sanctions on Russia, but also imported a large amount of natural gas from Russia. This move caused the United States to ** and issued a warning, but Turkey was not affected by this in any way and still has commercial cooperation with Russia.
Extended remarks: This move shows that Turkey has always adhered to the characteristics of an independent and flexible foreign policy, and continues to show its unique position in the world. Turkey's move not only weakens U.S. influence in the region, but also makes the U.S. more worried about a rivalry with Russia. Russia-Turkey bilateral ** continues to rise, and the United States recognizes the need to take action to maintain its rights and interests in the Middle East.
A blank check from the United States to Turkey.
The United States has made a decision on 40 new F-16 fighter jets in Turkey, while updating 79 of Turkey's existing 79 fighter jets, at a cost of $23 billion to stop tensions between Russia and Turkey. But the United States claims that due to the "large number of orders", there is a high probability that the delivery date will be postponed to 2030, that is, Turkey will have to wait for 4 years. The move also raised doubts about the credibility of the United States, because internationally, the credibility of a country is very important.
Extended remarks: This move by the United States is simultaneously sending a warning to Turkey, and at the same time it is also pushing back against Turkey's actions. The US move is aimed at putting pressure on Turkey to realize the results and consequences of its actions. However, the delay in delivery by the United States to four years is also a signal that China and the United States are facing new tests and challenges in the face of changes in the international situation.
U.S. strategic thinking and role in Turkey.
It can be seen from this that the foreign policy of the United States towards Turkey is "both soft and hard". The United States has given Turkey's ** F-16 fighter jets, on the one hand, to appease Turkey's complaints and balance Russia's influence in the Middle East, and on the other hand, to show its vigilance against Turkey, delaying the delivery date, as a way to put pressure on Turkey. This not only reflects the flexibility and strategic considerations of the United States in foreign policy, but also brings a severe test to Turkey's future actions and choices.
Read more: The "empty check" that the United States gave Turkey this time is not just a diplomatic strategy, but a strategy. In today's international structure, the game between countries has never ceased, and the United States, as a big country, must take into account the intricate situation in all aspects if it wants to maintain its rights and interests and position. Turkey is a regional power, and its interaction with the United States is of great significance for the development of the situation in the Middle East. Therefore, the actions of the United States against the Turkish F-16 fighter will inevitably have profound consequences for it, and we should attach great importance to this.
The conclusion is: as for the F-16 fighter jets given to Turkey by the United States, I guess this is not just a diplomatic issue, but a political game in the world. This move by the United States not only demonstrates its importance in terms of regional security and stability, but also makes Turkey aware of its single constraint in foreign affairs. In the future, the trend of relations between the United States and Turkey will be affected by the combined effect of many factors, which require the joint attention and study of all parties.