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by Bhurishravas
10 Sep 2016 17:13
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Levant crisis - III
Replies: 12253
Views: 1959371

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http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/10/world/middleeast/syria-john-kerry-ceasefire-deal-russia.html?&moduleDetail=section-news-0&action=click&contentCollection=Europe&region=Footer&module=MoreInSection&version=WhatsNext&contentID=WhatsNext&pgtype=article Russia and the Uni...
by Bhurishravas
10 Sep 2016 17:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Levant crisis - III
Replies: 12253
Views: 1959371

Re: Levant crisis - III

Here you go. Erdogan has now iron clad grip over turkey. He has successfuly purged every sphere of political life in Turkey by firing teachers, army officers, police journalists. EU and US, the champions of human rights, have been able to do squat. On foreign policy, EU has agreed to give loads of m...
by Bhurishravas
09 Sep 2016 02:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Levant crisis - III
Replies: 12253
Views: 1959371

Re: Levant crisis - III

http://www.haaretz.com/middle-east-news/turkey/1.741033 Turkey's Erdogan Announces 'Largest Operation in History' Against Kurds, as 11,000 Teachers Suspended Turkey’s Syria move sets conditions for freeing Raqqa: US http://aa.com.tr/en/americas/turkey-s-syria-move-sets-conditions-for-freeing-raqqa-u...
by Bhurishravas
08 Sep 2016 15:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Levant crisis - III
Replies: 12253
Views: 1959371

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US had to cajole turkey for months to close down 90 kms of its own side of border it had with ISIS. And Erdogan dragged his feet. Not to mention, how and from where foreign fighters were reaching ISIS and who was helping whom with arms and supplies. Now that YPG was about to cut Turkeys direct conta...
by Bhurishravas
08 Sep 2016 15:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Levant crisis - III
Replies: 12253
Views: 1959371

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Looks like Putin is having his tubelight moment now. Although I doubt that the effect of the ego massage he got from Erdogan on top of the coffin of dead Russian pilot will wear off so soon. Russia criticises Turkey's operation in Syria for first time. http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-i...
by Bhurishravas
08 Sep 2016 15:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Levant crisis - III
Replies: 12253
Views: 1959371

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http://aa.com.tr/en/todays-headlines/turkey-mosul-raqqa-operations-vital-against-daesh/642844 Turkey: Mosul, Raqqa operations ‘vital’ against Daesh “To accept Assad means the continuation of conflict and chaos. That is why we cannot remain stuck upon one person and we must instead discuss Syria’s fu...
by Bhurishravas
07 Sep 2016 16:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Levant crisis - III
Replies: 12253
Views: 1959371

Re: Levant crisis - III

Turki pasand kurds rule the region anyway. He is talking about a more direct intervention. And talking about intervention Raqqa too. Together with US. Like all dicktators he must love some easy territorial pickings too.
by Bhurishravas
07 Sep 2016 15:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Levant crisis - III
Replies: 12253
Views: 1959371

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http://en.trend.az/world/turkey/2657438.html
Erdogan talking about expansion of Turkish military effort. In specific about Mosul.
Mosul used to be controlled by the Ottomans before the first world war.
by Bhurishravas
06 Sep 2016 15:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Levant crisis - III
Replies: 12253
Views: 1959371

Re: Levant crisis - III

habal wrote:>>Erdogan supported ISIS and hamas with nato support?

Yes.
Nato supports hamas against Israel. Hmmm.
Thank you very much for your time.
by Bhurishravas
06 Sep 2016 15:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Levant crisis - III
Replies: 12253
Views: 1959371

Re: Levant crisis - III

Erdogan is not a core islamist?! He banned alcohol when he was the mayor. His speeches are laced with Islamic rhetoric.At least they used to be. He supported muslim brotherhood against Sisi in Egypt. He supports Pakistan and espouses muslim unity. US influence has gone down. But if that is the only ...
by Bhurishravas
06 Sep 2016 15:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Levant crisis - III
Replies: 12253
Views: 1959371

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Erdogan did what he did with NATO support. But there is a catch there, the problem is whosoever is supported by US is ultimately backstabbed by them as well. The only exception to that dictum is the settler state. Without NATO support Erdogan is nothing, he is fighting for his life. Yaar, too much ...
by Bhurishravas
06 Sep 2016 14:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Levant crisis - III
Replies: 12253
Views: 1959371

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And so I have appreciated Russian policy in both Syria and Ukraine. But the first time you call a spade a spade you become an american apologist. Erdogan doesnt give two hoots about russia or US. If Putin thinks, he can play him, he is in for a nice surprise. Erdogan doesnt care about US concerns re...
by Bhurishravas
06 Sep 2016 14:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Levant crisis - III
Replies: 12253
Views: 1959371

Re: Levant crisis - III

you cannot survive at the big boys table with any shred of morals. you do whatever needs to get done to keep your seat. so let us forget the notion that any of the P5 are more dharmic than the other. they pursue their own interests...at certain points if that looks dharmic , thats a unintended bonu...
by Bhurishravas
06 Sep 2016 13:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Levant crisis - III
Replies: 12253
Views: 1959371

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Erdogan had the balls to shoot down a Russian plane. Kill a Russian serviceman. Failed to see him blasted out by macho Putin. All that macho Putin did was to claim that turkey was supporting Isis. Some sanctions etc etc. & when he went to moscow and waited for Mr. Putin in an ante-room for an h...
by Bhurishravas
06 Sep 2016 02:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Levant crisis - III
Replies: 12253
Views: 1959371

Re: Levant crisis - III

Kurds have stood up and fought against ISIS. Russians and Americans are bombing from air. Now that the Kurds are being attacked by Islamist big brother Erdogan, macho Putin and superpower America are looking elsewhere.
If this is not duplicity then I dunno what is.
by Bhurishravas
06 Sep 2016 01:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Levant crisis - III
Replies: 12253
Views: 1959371

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It wouldn't be wrong to say that in that room, it is oozing machismo from likes of Putin and then there are also rans like Obama, Erdogan etc. As far as Erdogan's chutzpah is concerned, he doesn't have the staying power or the backup of his army to stay in Syria if SAA and Russia decide to drive hi...
by Bhurishravas
05 Sep 2016 16:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Levant crisis - III
Replies: 12253
Views: 1959371

Re: Levant crisis - III

India still talks to Pakistan. ... And we hammer Indian PMs for dong so. But we continue to hold Putin as the ideal macho man. My problem is that Turkey, the islamist terrorism supporting state, the ideological and political friend of TSP, is being courted by US and Russia despite showing a middle ...
by Bhurishravas
05 Sep 2016 01:05
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Vietnam - News & Discussions
Replies: 179
Views: 31220

Re: Vietnam - News & Discussions

Considering the relationship between Russia and China at present, it would come as a surprise(to me). Brahmos packs some real punch and sale to Vietnam would be a game changer in South china Sea. Thanks for the updated info, guys.
by Bhurishravas
05 Sep 2016 00:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Levant crisis - III
Replies: 12253
Views: 1959371

Re: Levant crisis - III

So we agree on this - Turkey is supporting radical islamists/terrorists in Syria. It has also already shot down a russian plane and killed a russian man. Putin still finds it sensible to negotiate with him. Putin remembers the Soviet legacy but is willing to throw PKK and YPD under the bus despite t...
by Bhurishravas
04 Sep 2016 16:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Vietnam - News & Discussions
Replies: 179
Views: 31220

Re: Vietnam - News & Discussions

The `brahmos sale to Vietnam` rhetoric on Indian side is pure hot air.
Brahmos is a dangerous missile and Russia will veto its sale to Vietnam for sure.
by Bhurishravas
04 Sep 2016 16:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Levant crisis - III
Replies: 12253
Views: 1959371

Re: Levant crisis - III

The Kurds are a long term threat to the unity of Syria so the government of Syria is looking at the other way while Turkey beats the shit out of the Kurds. the government of Syria cannot afford to fight against the Kurds at this point. Their immediate concerns are the FSA and the Islamic rebels. Th...
by Bhurishravas
04 Sep 2016 02:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India and Japan: News and Discussion
Replies: 2129
Views: 382765

Re: India and Japan: News and Discussion

Shinzo Abe is working to improve relations with Russia.
Japan has created a new ministry to focus on improving ties with Russia.
Abe also proposed an annual summit meeting in Vladivostok.
In fact Putin and Abe have met 13 times in last 3 years.
by Bhurishravas
04 Sep 2016 01:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Levant crisis - III
Replies: 12253
Views: 1959371

Re: Levant crisis - III

Putin was supposed to be that strong, no nonsense leader of new Russia.

Can someone explain to me his pussyfooting in Syria. Erdogan shot down one of his plane, killed one of his man. And here he is happy at a little ego massage and given a green signal to Turkey to enter Syria and attack PKK.
by Bhurishravas
04 Sep 2016 01:39
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Islamism & Islamophobia Abroad - News & Analysis (9-8-2014)
Replies: 4147
Views: 884816

Re: Islamism & Islamophobia Abroad - News & Analysis (9-8-2014)

Viktor Orban, the Hungay President is the man. He is building a second wall to keep the muslims out.

http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/704 ... esh-influx
by Bhurishravas
04 Sep 2016 01:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indian Foreign Policy
Replies: 2499
Views: 533595

Re: Indian Foreign Policy

For the first time, India is showing some spine and talking sense rather than indulging in Nehruvian ch*****pa. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Let-them-keep-writing-to-UN-Indias-response-to-Pakistan-on-Kashmir/articleshow/53966103.cms 'Let them keep writing to UN': India's response to Paki...