Why this, why Turkey, why now?
I have no qualms about the principle of deposing an oppressive dictatorship (and variations on that theme), but am curious about the circumstances and logistics. (Ditto Libya: no problem taking Gadfly out, but taking the initiative is ... France? and the Obama? what, am I on the Square Bizarro World or something?) What interest does Turkey have in Syria’s brutal suppression of rebellion beyond mere moral outrage? Why would they want to irritate Iran [more]? Assuming an efficient disposal of the regime, who fills the power vacuum? And, oil aside, who cares?
Turkey has long had eyes on NW Syria for various reasons. The PKK (Kurds) and water being the two primary reasons.
Looks like things are heating up again in Latakia and Damascus this evening -
21:41 A huge blast was heard in Latakia moments ago. (F.N.N.)
21:43 Electricity was cut off in the Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp in Damascus as security forces deployed to the area, Al-Arabiya television cited eyewitnesses as saying.
21:52 Heavy gunfire was heard in the Al-Qalaa neighborhood of Latakia, Al-Jazeera television reported.
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