[Brilliant]

I would say that "Turkey was fried..."

[melt]

I look forward to the day... when Istanbul is spelled "Constantinople" again.

[gotribe]

Turks would be a good guard force for the syrian border.

[Lurker]

"It is not our responsibility to protect the interests of other countries."

President Sezer is a wise man.

L

[JerseyHighlander]

The armchair Generals can debate the loss of power of the Turkish military brass, and the rise of civilian governmental institutions.

As Turkish politicians have said, Turkey can't go in only half way. It's all or nothing when you place your troops up against the Military Intelligence apparatus of your neighbor and trading partner. Under another entity's command structure. Who are French. and not Muslim. and from the UN.And Turkey has an open border with Syria now.

Turkey, Syria sign free trade agreement

Turkey and Syria signed a free trade agreement