The US has some 900 or more military bases around the world. Several in the Persian Gulf alone, no secret.
I never trusted Obama, always thought he was underhanded (unlike GWB), but made ‘attractive & misleading’ public noises. Too bad the alternative looked & was worse in 2008 at least.
Ivan will only put out IS when and where needed. The US must take the overall lead with IS. But until Trump is sworn in and allowed to take control of new US admin, suggest we keep calm. Though he must do a few things fairly quickly.
Pre purge Turkish Military was solidly in US camp. Certainly pre Erdogan.
Erdogan is about to destroy “modern” Turkey. I’m sure Mad Dog get’s it.
I learned last night that my fears about Incerlick are un-necessary. It’s an important base built at huge expense, but the sensitive stuff is taken care of.