Turkey was not a qualified ally, a fact that had already been proven during World War I.
Indeed, without any exaggeration, as a powerful nation, Australasia at any time should not trust any of its allies and should remain vigilant toward all countries, which fits the current global pattern.
However, compared with the alliance between Turkey and Australasia that Vice President Ali Yustafa Yusufu spoke of, Arthur was more interested in Turkey's strategic location.
As a country that nominally spans across both Europe and Asia, Turkey is very close to the Suez Canal and the Strait of Constantinople and is also near the Balkans.
Looking further, Turkey's geographical position can also have a profound impact on the Middle East Region, which is helpful for Australasia's Middle East petroleum strategy.
