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Erdogan's Provocative Statement: "If you're not at the table, you're on the menu" - Remarks on the EU

Published January 8, 2026, 05:13
Erdogan's Provocative Statement: "If you're not at the table, you're on the menu" - Remarks on the EU

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned that the West is losing its power and that the international order is being reshaped based on the strength of each state. He noted that those not at the “negotiating table” will find themselves on the “menu” of hegemonic interests. Erdogan stated that Turkey has safeguarded its interests in significant geopolitical issues, such as the war in Ukraine, the situation in Gaza, Israeli attacks on Iran, and the humanitarian crisis in Sudan. He emphasized the need to thwart “imperialist conspiracies” and protect Turkey from external threats.