[a_Turk]

It has always been the position of Turkey that the fields should remain property of a unified Irak. If there's a free-for-all, Turkey suggests she'll insert herself.

[truth_seeker]

"It has always been the position of Turkey that the fields should remain property of a unified Irak. If there's a free-for-all, Turkey suggests she'll insert herself."

Well they have been part of unified Iraq, and retaining that is the stated objective of the US led coalition, which Turkey has effectively obstructed.

Are you trying to say that Turkey intends to "insert herself" insofar as further obstructing the US led coalition, and its stated objective of maintaining a unified Iraq.

As one of the largest aid recipients, Turkey has already inflicted severe strain, to its relationship with the US. Pissing off one's benefactor isn't wise.

It sure isn't doing itself any more good, by implied (or real) threats. I know Turks aren't arabs, but I'm beginning to learn that their mental functions may bear a close relationship.

Maybe it is an islamic disability, which crosses racial lines.

A far more wise position would have been for Turkey to assist the US led coalition, with the quid pro quo of maintaining Iraq territorial integrity. The US would have honored such a deal.

Turkey isn't in such a great position to be making threats, now that they have betrayed the US. The best outcome for Turkey to redeem herself, would be to stop obstructing and threatening, and to start cooperating.