An overthrow in Syria outside of Russia’s control will bring the arab spring to Iran. We should want that.
Also, Gazprom just threatened the Trans Anatolian Pipeline (Turkey and the Azeris) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2901585/posts We’re talking about the Russian sphere of influence and her control of gas going into Europe.
US party politics, religious convictions and or fobias, or just basic racism should not be made to interfere with the progress of US interests in this extremely energized and volatile region.
Good to hear from you again.
I had a couple of older cousins and some older friends in the Korean War, and they had nothing but praise for the Turks in that war.
Keep us posted with what you know.
My wife’s niece was in Turkey last week for a wedding, and she and her husband are back to their assignment in Africa.
They loved Turkey and the positive treatment from the Turks they met and talked to during the week.