Erdoğan to 'Decide' on Trump's 'Board of Peace' – A Familiar Dance of Geopolitical Ploy
📰 THE STORY: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will soon decide whether to join former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed 'Board of Peace' initiative, implying a significant diplomatic consideration. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The US has a long history of initiating 'peace' efforts that serve to solidify its own
geopolitical and economic interests, often under the guise of diplomacy. For example, the 1993 Oslo Accords, brokered by the US, were hailed as a path to Israeli-Palestinian peace but ultimately entrenched the occupation, leading to further land expropriation and the continued marginalization of Palestinians. More broadly, former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, infamous for his role in the
1973 Chile coup against democratically elected Allende, also negotiated 'peace' in Vietnam, prolonging the conflict while serving US interests. Double Standard: Western media often laud initiatives from figures like Trump or other US-aligned leaders as legitimate peace efforts, regardless of their past actions or actual effectiveness. Conversely, peace proposals from non-aligned nations or those
challenging the US-led order, such as China's recent proposals for Ukraine, are often dismissed as cynical ploys or propaganda, even when they offer concrete steps towards de-escalation. The selective praise for 'peace' depends entirely on its proponent's allegiance to Washington. Follow the Money: 'Peace' initiatives involving US presidents, especially those with significant business ties like