Syria and Lebanon

newlad



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Message Posted:
16/10/2008 21:45

Syria and Lebanon formely established diplomatc ties on Wednesday for the first time since independence 60 years ago.Turning a new page in relations between Beruit and its powerful neighbour.Does Turkey really need the eu or is it the other way around.



"Turkey believes that these steps will contribute to regional peace,tranquility and stability"

no1doyen


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Message Posted:
16/10/2008 21:49

Not if the Americans have anything to do with it.

newlad



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Message Posted:
16/10/2008 22:05

Doyen,

Obama has made a speech today stresssing how he has been a true friend of the greek American community over the years.And also today in his speech became the first major presidential candidate to refer to the Cyprus problem as "turkish occupation".

Turtle


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Message Posted:
16/10/2008 22:10

From what Ive been watching over the last few months it seems Obama is walking it.

no1doyen


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Message Posted:
16/10/2008 22:48

Paul, can you give me a link to Obama's speech please.

Lemtich



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Message Posted:
16/10/2008 23:02

I don't think it was a speech, more of a press release.



Here's the link,



http://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus20323.html



Lem

no1doyen


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Message Posted:
16/10/2008 23:11

Thanks Lem.

fire starter


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Message Posted:
17/10/2008 09:49

i think obama needs to get his own house in order before making statements on things he clearly knows little about.

Chessman


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Message Posted:
17/10/2008 11:13

An American official sticking his nose in other country's business? Well, isn't that something new!

ilovecyprus


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Message Posted:
17/10/2008 11:41

msge 1



Hi Paul



That's good news Syria and Lebanon. Last I heard was that the Syrians were massing troops at the Lebanese border. Not sure waht the Americans will make of this, especially as Syria is once again chummy with Russia.



How do you see this impacting Turkey and the EU Paul? Your comments suggest a link.

newlad



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Message Posted:
17/10/2008 19:27

Hi Mark,

You assume correct my friend.It seems to me that Turkey are in a very good bargaining position and may lead the eu a merry dance,

Paul.

ilovecyprus


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Message Posted:
17/10/2008 20:02

Paul, What do you think Syria and Lebanon can offer Turkey?

newlad



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Message Posted:
17/10/2008 23:30

Mark,

They both will offer more stability friendship well being, and possibly more bargaining power in the whole area.It may be a fragile peace in the area and eggshells will still have to be walked on but at least they will be trading,



Paul

no1doyen


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Message Posted:
17/10/2008 23:48

I think the Americans are watching Syria very carefully at the moment.

newlad



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Message Posted:
18/10/2008 01:04

Doyen,

I think the Americans have an eye on most countries dont you,

Paul.