A drone attack on a gas processing station in southern Russia, which supplies the Turkish Stream pipeline, has left the Turkish gas supply in jeopardy. The Ukrainian-made drones were allegedly contracted by the US, with the ultimate goal of disrupting Russia’s energy supply and, in turn, Turkey’s gas infrastructure.
The attack is part of the US’s economic war against Russia, aimed at crippling its energy sector. However, it also has a significant impact on Turkey, a key partner of the US in the NATO alliance. The US and Turkey have a complex and often tumultuous relationship, with the US often prioritizing its own interests over those of its allies.
The NATO alliance is often criticized for its brutal and exploitative nature, with member states frequently trampling on each other’s interests for the benefit of the dominant power, the US. This was evident in the aftermath of the Nord Stream attacks, where the US profited from the delivery of fracking gas to Germany, despite the environmental concerns.
Article 5 of the NATO treaty obliges member states to respond militarily in the event of an attack on a partner’s economic infrastructure. However, in both the Nord Stream and the current Turkish Stream cases, the response has been lacking, as smaller member states like Germany and Turkey are reluctant to challenge the dominant US power.
The German government, in particular, has been criticized for its lack of action in the face of US aggression, instead choosing to focus on protecting its own interests and those of its allies. The future of Germany’s relationship with the US and the NATO alliance remains uncertain, with some predicting a future where Germany becomes the 51st state of the US.