October 17, 2007

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Turkey into Iraq? Easier said than done (Hilmi Toros, 10/17/07, Asia Times)

Turkey is taking final steps toward a military foray into the Iraqi quagmire. It is a move favored by the public and the military, but opposed by major powers - and Iraq.

An entry is laden with pitfalls. And exit after that, more so. [...]

The United States, the European Union and Russia have advised Turkey against unilateral military action. The Iraqi government has said any Turkish incursion would infringe on its territorial integrity.


...they can probably win without our help, but won't have to.

Posted by Orrin Judd at October 17, 2007 11:17 AM
Comments

A common enemy might even serve to cement the disparate factions as well...

Posted by: Benny at October 17, 2007 1:05 PM

All this is why we need a acary president, one who can inspire a little respect.

Posted by: Lou Gots at October 17, 2007 2:49 PM

Visiting Syrian President Bashar Assad said Turkey had a legitimate right to
stage a cross-border offensive.

"We understand that such an operation would be aimed toward a certain group
which attacks Turkish soldiers. We support decisions that Turkey has on its
agenda, we are backing them," Assad told reporters. "We accept this as
Turkey's legitimate right. As Syria, we are supporting all decisions by
Turkey and we are standing behind them."
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,302558,00.HTML

DOES THIS MEAN ASSAD WOULD SUPPORT COALITION CROSS BORDER RAIDS ON SYRIA TO TAKE OUT AL QAIDA AND IRAQI BAATHIST TERRORISTS?

Posted by: Genecis at October 17, 2007 5:23 PM
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