They *can't* reliably be on our side.
They are sliding back into Islamic theocracy.
That makes them our inevitable mortal enemy.
Frowning takes 68 muscles.
Smiling takes 6.
Pulling this trigger takes 2.
I'm lazy.
Trust me, we want the Turks on our side.
By giving them the asistance to do it themselves, we anchor a vital part of SWA.
They *can't* reliably be on our side.
They are sliding back into Islamic theocracy.
That makes them our inevitable mortal enemy.