This "Three Stage
Strategy" Davutoglu talks of is a
little confusing.
I find it interesting how he
paints a picture of Turkey
leading the way for the Arab League's approach to the UN.
I'm not convinced the Arab
League really did anything close to consulting with Turkey before heading to
the UN, but it does make Turkey look important; perceptions... considering he
was addressing a college student body.
His announcement of new
consultations with the AL and then a follow on
with the US Secretary of
State, again paints the picture of Turkey taking a leading role in the
Syrian crisis and in fact they probably are and should be.
My problem is, it seems the
Turks are more interested in showing the world they are a regional leader, much
like the AL tried desperately tried to do,
than they are concerned about the people in Syria .
Davutoglu's real information
theme of " Turkey
is the new leader", is enforced by the somewhat confusing transition to
the topic of old Cold War structures for
the region.
Besides a possible swipe at Russia and China ,
but mostly Russia , for the
veto vote, he again sets out to show how the future for the region is an issue
for Turkey
to impact and not the Cold War powerhouses.
Classic .. " Be careful what
you ask for"!
It's also interesting that
he attempts to make the point the issues of the region are not sectarian;
" new dynamic powers of the society".
I'm not sure what the
"new dynamic powers of the society means?
( Words inside the words again.. Talking more like an Arab than a
Ottoman.. )
One thing is certain, the
events of Syria are proving
to be a monumental test of Turkey 's
new "we can lead" mentality for the region.
The AL learned you cannot inter the Major
Leagues by trying to show up at the World Series.
As Turkey
continues to struggle with the Syrian event, it will become more and more
obvious to Turkish leaders that when you strive to be a leader, words are often
simply not enough.
Sacrifice is a cornerstone
of leadership!
What is Turkey willing
to sacrifice?