We can only hope that members having their noses rubbed in the fact will be eye opening and might lead to some changes. Turkey does have alternatives and could always sign bi-lateral treaties with other NATO members who are willing. Would any be willing? Turkey has a strategic location and is one of the big four or five in NATO in terms of military power. It will be interesting to see what Ergodan does. May be time to press what advantages he can obtain via legal and diplomatic routes while waiting for other opportunities.

As the Dutch said while fighting the Spanish: "It is not necessary to have hope in order to persevere."