https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/cyprus-rejects-russian-claims-us-military-build-59677365
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Russia is a friend in as much as Cyprus' roots are non-aligned. Let's not forget, Cyprus works hard at facilitating exchange because it is the cross-road to three Continents.
...Putin's Russia on the other-hand, may not be. What is Russia's beef, to set such a bad example? Here it is, the one spot in all the Mediterranean, perhaps the world, where, one may find, Russians, and, Americans, in Commerce, and Culture, at Trade. A Hope for Peace, united to end the Problem that has torn this island in two, both esteemed members of the UN's Security Council, dedicated to ending among all people, fear; Putin makes threats: why?
...i ask myself why, why is there no Russian involvement in Cyprus' Gas explorations, (and are they the same reasons as Britain's), having a strong connection to this country's past? Or. perhaps it is a bad error on some zealot's part, these threats, as the Kremlin has indicated; i will include that hypothesis as well. But i remember who coined the phrase, "Cyprus solution", now awhile ago, an emulation of Turkey's policy and action in Cyprus, the nasty way that it was used with the same success in Georgia (and in Israel more recently but not successfully, emulated, a "Cyprus solution", the same mean spirit in mind to formalise the displacement of people from their homes).
Indeed, dividing one's opposition serves the interest of anyone who seeks to change the balance of power to favour them. As an opportunist by force, bending "rules", and, Universal Principal, they seek this edge; making the sparks, misery causing more discordance, that leaves chaos where it seems in the end, any solution is better than the state of waste that's left, and where they appear pious in the aftermath having kept, so to speak, their own powder dry...
...Turkey is Cyprus' clearest adversary. Cyprus, in effect is Turkey's National cause; "Turkishness" it seems will be defined with Cyprus' fate. Who sides with Cyprus, sides clearly as it is from Turkey's point of view, against Turkey. Turkey, for this very reason, drills alone. What will Russia do In the hostilities which may take place over drilling, as happened before? Cyprus will call on her partners, and perhaps receive Naval help against such offensive behaviour this time. While in this case, as in the last, the EU, and NATO may demonstrate their inability politically speaking to act, France, Italy, and Greece, are allies likely to provide immediate Naval force. Egypt, Israel, Qatar, USA, even Korea may become involved directly because of their own interest in this matter, against Turkey's war ships, with war ships..
Does Turkey, who dares, win, if in the end, like before, after hostilities begin these powers withdraw? And if Cyprus thusly becomes a Tribute to Turkey, how can one say Russia betrayed their friendship to Cyprus? Cypriots no more, but "Greeks", and "Turks", how can Russia be blamed if the Western World's intervention ends in failure, and this sea "belongs" to Turkey?
...is Russia, these parties against her, Turkey's ally if it does not involve itself in this imbroglio?
...the Bosporus comes to mind, speaking of Russia, how Turkey has played a big role in this balance of power, and how that could change, in affect against America, that Russia moves freely through the Straights, but America and other Western interests, sanctioned for doing business with Cyprus, do not. While Erdogan does not favour Putin in the Ukraine publicly, he may agree to Russia's supremacy in the Black Sea, especially if it secures his intentions in Cyprus.
Turkey's threats are not idle for the Eastern Mediterranean: the supremacy of this sea. She plans a Naval Base, in Cyprus. She has built new Submarines and Naval ships, as well as, having cultivated a Military-Industrial complex with the capacity to grow quickly in this regard. While these powers, call them the West, are divided, and unwilling to demonstrate their conviction as one when hostilities escalate, Turkey has the opportunity to control not just "oil" on "her Continental Shelf", whether Cyprus is a State or an island, but/and all Marine and Maritime Traffic, west of the Suez Canal all the way to Italy, and north of Egypt's frontier.
...Cyprus is not small.
Sunday, December 09, 2018
Friday, December 07, 2018
Re: In Praise of the Dead
https://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus43395-80.html#p873616
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...for the missing, the dead, and the families which survive them, this is a big step.
If we do not recognise these, our fallen, as Cypriots: we fail them, they die in vain; we fail ourselves, as Cypriots never Free.
...you forget Maximus, on the subject of the missing: who was murdered and made to disappear were Cypriot; for "being" Cypriot, victims.
...that's the point; there is no "Greek" or "Turkish" in being Cypriot while we may be Greek and Turkish: there is this difference.
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...for the missing, the dead, and the families which survive them, this is a big step.
If we do not recognise these, our fallen, as Cypriots: we fail them, they die in vain; we fail ourselves, as Cypriots never Free.
...you forget Maximus, on the subject of the missing: who was murdered and made to disappear were Cypriot; for "being" Cypriot, victims.
...that's the point; there is no "Greek" or "Turkish" in being Cypriot while we may be Greek and Turkish: there is this difference.
Thursday, December 06, 2018
Erdogan makes new threats against Cyprus (2)
https://cyprus-mail.com/2018/12/02/erdogan-makes-new-threats-against-cyprus/#comment-4228415927
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Anon, we are all Cypriots. Whether you are Turkish or Greek, this is the fact that "Greeks" and "Turks" deny, leaving the rest of us to suffer from their dysfunction.
What has divided us for so long in Cyprus, now is dividing Turkey itself. Your choice, Anon, think about it, "Turkishness", or "being" Turkish, there is a difference.
One Turkey, one Cyprus, should not be hard to understand. And the choices we make, as Cypriots, may give Hope to the People of Turkey who are not "Turkish".
...is there a family in Cyprus that did not suffer from the hands of "Greeks" or "Turks"? Likely, I would say, "Greeks" or "Turks". Also something to think about.
...one more thing, talking about the coup. Indeed it was a success having overthrown the Government existing; let's not forget that two days later it failed, indeed without support from Greeks not "Greeks", it could not sustain itself.
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Anon, we are all Cypriots. Whether you are Turkish or Greek, this is the fact that "Greeks" and "Turks" deny, leaving the rest of us to suffer from their dysfunction.
What has divided us for so long in Cyprus, now is dividing Turkey itself. Your choice, Anon, think about it, "Turkishness", or "being" Turkish, there is a difference.
One Turkey, one Cyprus, should not be hard to understand. And the choices we make, as Cypriots, may give Hope to the People of Turkey who are not "Turkish".
...is there a family in Cyprus that did not suffer from the hands of "Greeks" or "Turks"? Likely, I would say, "Greeks" or "Turks". Also something to think about.
...one more thing, talking about the coup. Indeed it was a success having overthrown the Government existing; let's not forget that two days later it failed, indeed without support from Greeks not "Greeks", it could not sustain itself.
Sunday, December 02, 2018
Erdogan makes new threats against Cyprus
https://cyprus-mail.com/2018/12/02/erdogan-makes-new-threats-against-cyprus/
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...i disagree, that there is no hope. Despite the efforts of those "Turkish" over decades, to assimilate Turkish Cypriots, they remain. Let's not forget Akinci's election, or the last elections for the Legislature; in both cases, it was not the "Turks" that won.
Akinci may have his own plan b, but he must decide if, he is a "Turk" or Turkish; who he will betray, he cannot be both. He, can stand beside the Flag of Cyprus, he can recognise that while he stands as the president of a constituent state, it is not an equal to the State. While as a Person, he may seek to sustain his distinct identity, he may express this fact too, that being Bicommunal, being an Individual as well, he is Cypriot and willing to reform (this State). Who at that point would be exposed? Who could deny that such a notion secures for Cypriots their identity? Who would be against it? Erdogan?
Erdogan may change his intentions too because the "Turkishness" that has divided Cyprus all these years, is now tearing Turkey itself apart. One Flag in Turkey, one Flag in Cyprus, is not so hard to understand. And what is wrong with a BBF in Turkey? Perhaps things are the other way around. It is not Turkey that will change Cyprus' identity, Cyprus will change Turkey's.
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...i disagree, that there is no hope. Despite the efforts of those "Turkish" over decades, to assimilate Turkish Cypriots, they remain. Let's not forget Akinci's election, or the last elections for the Legislature; in both cases, it was not the "Turks" that won.
Akinci may have his own plan b, but he must decide if, he is a "Turk" or Turkish; who he will betray, he cannot be both. He, can stand beside the Flag of Cyprus, he can recognise that while he stands as the president of a constituent state, it is not an equal to the State. While as a Person, he may seek to sustain his distinct identity, he may express this fact too, that being Bicommunal, being an Individual as well, he is Cypriot and willing to reform (this State). Who at that point would be exposed? Who could deny that such a notion secures for Cypriots their identity? Who would be against it? Erdogan?
Erdogan may change his intentions too because the "Turkishness" that has divided Cyprus all these years, is now tearing Turkey itself apart. One Flag in Turkey, one Flag in Cyprus, is not so hard to understand. And what is wrong with a BBF in Turkey? Perhaps things are the other way around. It is not Turkey that will change Cyprus' identity, Cyprus will change Turkey's.
Saturday, November 24, 2018
Re: is this plan b
https://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus46483-30.html#p873227
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...while the discussion is focused on "Greeks" and "Turks", i will focus on the Cypriots who were (and are) their victims.
...indeed, for the "Turks" plan 'a', is (and always has been,) the island impotent, that no Cypriots exist, only "Greeks".
...indeed, if Akinci is a Cypriot, he will remind us who listen, on this fact. "Greeks" and "Turks", for the most part, never busied themselves killing each other.
...if he said that, standing under the Flag of Cyprus, a Turkish Constituency could exist.
As a Cypriot Constituency, as Persons, they may represent a tolerant society, (closer to their taxes with such representation effecting their daily lives), and, (being bicommunal,) representing themselves as Individuals under the Republic of Cyprus as Cypriots united toward defending not just this Liberty, but their Freedom, the Rule of Law and the Universal Principals on which it is based; as such, such an existence, Cypriot and Turkish speaking, is secured.
Nothing would prevent Cypriots as Cypriots to agree...
...that "being" Cypriot is possible, that while as Cypriots they are overwhelmingly Greek speaking, as Cypriots they are an ethnos.
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...while the discussion is focused on "Greeks" and "Turks", i will focus on the Cypriots who were (and are) their victims.
...indeed, for the "Turks" plan 'a', is (and always has been,) the island impotent, that no Cypriots exist, only "Greeks".
...indeed, if Akinci is a Cypriot, he will remind us who listen, on this fact. "Greeks" and "Turks", for the most part, never busied themselves killing each other.
...if he said that, standing under the Flag of Cyprus, a Turkish Constituency could exist.
As a Cypriot Constituency, as Persons, they may represent a tolerant society, (closer to their taxes with such representation effecting their daily lives), and, (being bicommunal,) representing themselves as Individuals under the Republic of Cyprus as Cypriots united toward defending not just this Liberty, but their Freedom, the Rule of Law and the Universal Principals on which it is based; as such, such an existence, Cypriot and Turkish speaking, is secured.
Nothing would prevent Cypriots as Cypriots to agree...
...that "being" Cypriot is possible, that while as Cypriots they are overwhelmingly Greek speaking, as Cypriots they are an ethnos.
Sunday, November 04, 2018
People prefer loose to decentralised federation
https://cyprus-mail.com/2018/11/04/people-prefer-loose-to-decentralised-federation/
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...indeed, let's not forget that those firmly attached to their "motherland", or "fatherland", have their own candidates, on either side of the Green Line. And they lost their Legislatures, in the last elections, respectively; it was not "their" candidate elected as President.
...what does it mean?
...it means that Cypriots exist. Despite decades of assimilation artificially divided, they still represent the other half of the voting public.
While the "Greeks" and "Turks" are kept apart, they are very much the same in their needs, and, as it is, in their Intolerance toward what is, not "them".
A fairer debate, on the Cyprus Problem, may be better framed with Cypriots on one side of the table, and the Constituent States on the other. As such, if there is unanimity on either side of the table, such issues will be hard to dismiss. What is "fair" to both, any way that is taken, is more easily defined.
In any case, a "loose" federation, should not mean a weak Federal Government. Who as a Cypriot cannot accept the Universal Principals that make us Human, or a Rule of Law which as Individuals makes no distinction or discrimination among us? And, as a BBF, who as a Cypriot, does not expect as a Person, (at another level of Government as Constituent States) to be welcoming; reciprocally (or not), respecting, recognising, and providing for those among them, minorities, with their own special needs?
Thousands of Flags is the immediate remedy. The ruling elite, wherever they may be, as they glance out their window, the Flag of Cyprus; to some, not a rag, for them something to think about.
...fantasy, it seems, i know; what is just out of grasp, so easy, something simple to understand.
...good read, Mr. Alper; thanks.
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...indeed, let's not forget that those firmly attached to their "motherland", or "fatherland", have their own candidates, on either side of the Green Line. And they lost their Legislatures, in the last elections, respectively; it was not "their" candidate elected as President.
...what does it mean?
...it means that Cypriots exist. Despite decades of assimilation artificially divided, they still represent the other half of the voting public.
While the "Greeks" and "Turks" are kept apart, they are very much the same in their needs, and, as it is, in their Intolerance toward what is, not "them".
A fairer debate, on the Cyprus Problem, may be better framed with Cypriots on one side of the table, and the Constituent States on the other. As such, if there is unanimity on either side of the table, such issues will be hard to dismiss. What is "fair" to both, any way that is taken, is more easily defined.
In any case, a "loose" federation, should not mean a weak Federal Government. Who as a Cypriot cannot accept the Universal Principals that make us Human, or a Rule of Law which as Individuals makes no distinction or discrimination among us? And, as a BBF, who as a Cypriot, does not expect as a Person, (at another level of Government as Constituent States) to be welcoming; reciprocally (or not), respecting, recognising, and providing for those among them, minorities, with their own special needs?
Thousands of Flags is the immediate remedy. The ruling elite, wherever they may be, as they glance out their window, the Flag of Cyprus; to some, not a rag, for them something to think about.
...fantasy, it seems, i know; what is just out of grasp, so easy, something simple to understand.
...good read, Mr. Alper; thanks.
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Turkey's First Drillship Begins Exploration in Eastern Mediterranean
https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/turkey-s-first-drillship-begins-exploration-in-eastern-mediterranean
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...UNCLOS and the Tripartite meetings of the region's major players, does not exclude Turkey's exploration. Indeed it is Turkey who excludes herself from their efforts to rationally exploit this wealth, better themselves individually of course, and also, their collectivity.
But Turkey it seems has larger intentions than her partners. How Erdogan has defined as "his", a continental shelf, ignores Convention, Law, and the Balance of Power, as it exists, to all the rest of his neighbours, and their Agreement, in and on this sea, because he intends to have supremacy of it, the Eastern Mediterranean.
This month, in November, Qatar and Exxon, intend to drill in Block 10, and in that regard, it "belonging" to Egypt as Erdogan has defined it, he will not likely express any plaint about it, strongly. But, in the months to come, France, Korea, and Italy, when they drill, they will not have this advantage. To that affect, Naval power, and Turkey's willingness to dare, has been warned, is, and already, demonstrated; more so (by that time) with Fatih moved to Block Five, or Block Eight...
...can you imagine, all Maritime traffic west of the Suez Canal, a Turkish domain of interest?
...what with the old Piri Reis (and the Barbaros,) their original seismic surveys around Cyprus' Eastern coast, what with the Naval base that may be built, (there,) what with the new Piri Reis and the submarines that follow her below the sea, what is a military-industrial complex for?
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...UNCLOS and the Tripartite meetings of the region's major players, does not exclude Turkey's exploration. Indeed it is Turkey who excludes herself from their efforts to rationally exploit this wealth, better themselves individually of course, and also, their collectivity.
But Turkey it seems has larger intentions than her partners. How Erdogan has defined as "his", a continental shelf, ignores Convention, Law, and the Balance of Power, as it exists, to all the rest of his neighbours, and their Agreement, in and on this sea, because he intends to have supremacy of it, the Eastern Mediterranean.
This month, in November, Qatar and Exxon, intend to drill in Block 10, and in that regard, it "belonging" to Egypt as Erdogan has defined it, he will not likely express any plaint about it, strongly. But, in the months to come, France, Korea, and Italy, when they drill, they will not have this advantage. To that affect, Naval power, and Turkey's willingness to dare, has been warned, is, and already, demonstrated; more so (by that time) with Fatih moved to Block Five, or Block Eight...
...can you imagine, all Maritime traffic west of the Suez Canal, a Turkish domain of interest?
...what with the old Piri Reis (and the Barbaros,) their original seismic surveys around Cyprus' Eastern coast, what with the Naval base that may be built, (there,) what with the new Piri Reis and the submarines that follow her below the sea, what is a military-industrial complex for?
Monday, October 22, 2018
Our View: No gas exploitation without some kind of deal with Turkey
https://cyprus-mail.com/2018/10/21/our-view-no-gas-exploitation-without-some-kind-of-deal-with-turkey/
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What is the big picture here?
Cyprus? Whether it is an island divided by its "Greeks" and its "Turks", or Free respecting those Greek and Turkish who are Cypriot? (Like in Turkey, with its Kurds.) I would have hoped that it is, but it isn't.
Now, with the present day foray, Greece appears to be the focused target in Block 4, it's frontier with Cyprus, (as in Block 5, where, whether Cyprus contests alone or not, as an outcome, only Cyprus will suffer,) next would be Egypt's relation with Cyprus stressed, a similar presence in Block 7 or 8, Israel too, in March (with the elections in Turkey) i'm guessing. Let's not mention the exploration in Block 10, "belonging" to Egypt as Erdogan sees it (for the moment no 'war' there by his consent); but, who wants to escalate their issues militarily?
Turkey's intentions were never so simple. While Cyprus plays a pivotal role, what with Erdogan's leadership, beyond Cyprus, all the Eastern Mediterranean, what else, than supremacy of the sea, can be expected? Can you imagine it? All its Maritime traffic, all its wealth in it and on it, west of the Suez Canal, a Turkish scope of affairs. It is no longer impossible. What with the "new" Peri Reis, and the submarines that follow it, what of this capacity as a military-industrial complex growing, and for what reason, (on what is "his" continental-shelf)? What with the appeasement of an Agreement in Cyprus; "Peace"? "Their" (read: those, not "Turkish") tribute to explore or to drill is the recognition of "Turkishness" and its supremacy, realised; a Cypriot identity (a balance to "Turkishness") no more, on which (the world, and) Turks, not "Turks", in Turkey, may compare.
Cyprus, no more a State, with Cypriots no more, is a betrayal to all Humanity. And yet the sea surrounding this island, the balance of power, is in his grasp.
...something to think about
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What is the big picture here?
Cyprus? Whether it is an island divided by its "Greeks" and its "Turks", or Free respecting those Greek and Turkish who are Cypriot? (Like in Turkey, with its Kurds.) I would have hoped that it is, but it isn't.
Now, with the present day foray, Greece appears to be the focused target in Block 4, it's frontier with Cyprus, (as in Block 5, where, whether Cyprus contests alone or not, as an outcome, only Cyprus will suffer,) next would be Egypt's relation with Cyprus stressed, a similar presence in Block 7 or 8, Israel too, in March (with the elections in Turkey) i'm guessing. Let's not mention the exploration in Block 10, "belonging" to Egypt as Erdogan sees it (for the moment no 'war' there by his consent); but, who wants to escalate their issues militarily?
Turkey's intentions were never so simple. While Cyprus plays a pivotal role, what with Erdogan's leadership, beyond Cyprus, all the Eastern Mediterranean, what else, than supremacy of the sea, can be expected? Can you imagine it? All its Maritime traffic, all its wealth in it and on it, west of the Suez Canal, a Turkish scope of affairs. It is no longer impossible. What with the "new" Peri Reis, and the submarines that follow it, what of this capacity as a military-industrial complex growing, and for what reason, (on what is "his" continental-shelf)? What with the appeasement of an Agreement in Cyprus; "Peace"? "Their" (read: those, not "Turkish") tribute to explore or to drill is the recognition of "Turkishness" and its supremacy, realised; a Cypriot identity (a balance to "Turkishness") no more, on which (the world, and) Turks, not "Turks", in Turkey, may compare.
Cyprus, no more a State, with Cypriots no more, is a betrayal to all Humanity. And yet the sea surrounding this island, the balance of power, is in his grasp.
...something to think about
Friday, October 12, 2018
Our View: So now we want the Denktash option after all
https://cyprus-mail.com/2018/10/11/our-view-so-now-we-want-the-denktash-option-after-all/
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...and what will the "Turks" give to get such a notion on the table?
Land? ...more, than half returned of what's not theirs'.
Energy Resources? ...a customer, plain and simple, for "the South's" supply.
Economy and Politics? ...no EU, the possibility of a closed border.
Military? ...no Turkish troops, an open border.
All of these things?
As such, if "Turkishness" is so important, so too the consideration that goes with it. There is a cost to pay.
The rest of us, to their satisfaction labelled "Greek", in accepting such a change should have some significant benefit, this is not hard to understand. Such as it is, even if Cypriot has a lesser value to "them" as an identity, wishing to buy out of it, it must represent, just the same, a generous offer to Cypriots: Greek, "Greek", Turkish, or other, (who are not "Turkish").
What greater enterprise is there, but a better Cyprus; this is not it.
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...and what will the "Turks" give to get such a notion on the table?
Land? ...more, than half returned of what's not theirs'.
Energy Resources? ...a customer, plain and simple, for "the South's" supply.
Economy and Politics? ...no EU, the possibility of a closed border.
Military? ...no Turkish troops, an open border.
All of these things?
As such, if "Turkishness" is so important, so too the consideration that goes with it. There is a cost to pay.
The rest of us, to their satisfaction labelled "Greek", in accepting such a change should have some significant benefit, this is not hard to understand. Such as it is, even if Cypriot has a lesser value to "them" as an identity, wishing to buy out of it, it must represent, just the same, a generous offer to Cypriots: Greek, "Greek", Turkish, or other, (who are not "Turkish").
What greater enterprise is there, but a better Cyprus; this is not it.
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Anastasiades Cavusoglu meeting confirmed, ‘loose’ federation in the limelight (updt 2)
https://cyprus-mail.com/2018/10/09/government-confirms-anastasiades-cavusoglu-meeting/
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Was Akinci elected to unite Cypriots? Who cannot forget?
What is his duty to them, who voted for him, does he remember? At this moment in time In his sweet isolation, he may recall, he may learn something about his position, and power; if as a Cypriot, Cypriots see him.
One gesture, like standing under the Flag of Cyprus, to speak, speaking of issues important to all Cypriots, would be nice. It will propel him to headline news. Cypriots, would not object to that. They may even welcome it by joining with him; thousands who would stand for Cyprus under their Flag of Cyprus.
Thus, the "Greeks" and the "Turks", they will be exposed for who and what they are if they are unable to do the same; Akinci wins, for Cyprus, by daring to win, if, not for "Greekness" (not just for "Turkishness" either), if as a Cypriot he stands for "being" a Cypriot in a true BBF, in a Cyprus where an Individual is an Individual, who, as a Person respects as Persons (and at another level of government, as Constituencies) these distinctions.
Indeed, what is good for Cyprus is good for Turkey, it is something to think about, and so it should be. One Cyprus, One Turkey; what is so hard about that, to understand? It would be nice to hear Mr. Erdogan say these words, it would be nice if the opportunity to do so started in Cyprus, reform in Turkey, where as Cypriots, Cypriots reformed. It is Mr. Akinci's choice.
If as a Cypriot he is willing to reform himself, toward "being" a better Cypriot, recognising as Cypriots Cyprus exists, by saying, "this is my Flag", because it is true, under one Flag, with this Flag, he may leave as his Legacy, a Cypriot Legacy, a unity, an enosis, of Cypriots, something greater than the status quo, changing (at least exposing) "them" too, in effect.
And, beyond the Greek Flag, and, the Turkish Flag, the divide between them, their equal the Flag of Cyprus.
This is Mr. Akinci's choice as i see it, sidelined in this manner for "soft" Federalism, whatever that may mean. Beyond the brown envelopes and shoe boxes "this" may fill, an end to it.
I ask, is he a Cypriot, is he a leader, is he a Statesman?
...has he the courage?
I don't envy men in this position, Akinci's choice(s) as a Cypriot; it is a hard choice to make, the way. I would like to ask men in this position, in such a time of doubt, who it is among them that will see a baby torn in two?
Who is it that they will betray, by acting otherwise?
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Was Akinci elected to unite Cypriots? Who cannot forget?
What is his duty to them, who voted for him, does he remember? At this moment in time In his sweet isolation, he may recall, he may learn something about his position, and power; if as a Cypriot, Cypriots see him.
One gesture, like standing under the Flag of Cyprus, to speak, speaking of issues important to all Cypriots, would be nice. It will propel him to headline news. Cypriots, would not object to that. They may even welcome it by joining with him; thousands who would stand for Cyprus under their Flag of Cyprus.
Thus, the "Greeks" and the "Turks", they will be exposed for who and what they are if they are unable to do the same; Akinci wins, for Cyprus, by daring to win, if, not for "Greekness" (not just for "Turkishness" either), if as a Cypriot he stands for "being" a Cypriot in a true BBF, in a Cyprus where an Individual is an Individual, who, as a Person respects as Persons (and at another level of government, as Constituencies) these distinctions.
Indeed, what is good for Cyprus is good for Turkey, it is something to think about, and so it should be. One Cyprus, One Turkey; what is so hard about that, to understand? It would be nice to hear Mr. Erdogan say these words, it would be nice if the opportunity to do so started in Cyprus, reform in Turkey, where as Cypriots, Cypriots reformed. It is Mr. Akinci's choice.
If as a Cypriot he is willing to reform himself, toward "being" a better Cypriot, recognising as Cypriots Cyprus exists, by saying, "this is my Flag", because it is true, under one Flag, with this Flag, he may leave as his Legacy, a Cypriot Legacy, a unity, an enosis, of Cypriots, something greater than the status quo, changing (at least exposing) "them" too, in effect.
And, beyond the Greek Flag, and, the Turkish Flag, the divide between them, their equal the Flag of Cyprus.
This is Mr. Akinci's choice as i see it, sidelined in this manner for "soft" Federalism, whatever that may mean. Beyond the brown envelopes and shoe boxes "this" may fill, an end to it.
I ask, is he a Cypriot, is he a leader, is he a Statesman?
...has he the courage?
I don't envy men in this position, Akinci's choice(s) as a Cypriot; it is a hard choice to make, the way. I would like to ask men in this position, in such a time of doubt, who it is among them that will see a baby torn in two?
Who is it that they will betray, by acting otherwise?
Tuesday, October 02, 2018
President asks Turkish Cypriots to respect the rights of all Cypriots
https://cyprus-mail.com/2018/10/01/president-asks-turkish-cypriots-to-respect-the-rights-of-all-cypriots/
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Cyprus. first.
As Cypriots, without further discrimination or distinction: Cypriots; what is hard to understand?
...what and who in truth are those martyred, if we as Cypriots do not honour, them?
Let us not forget that Cyprus is an island, on it Cypriots still exist and, despite being torn apart, remain; after decades in assimilation, in effect still representing about half the population any way it's counted.
...if Mr. Akinci would stand under the Flag of Cyprus, what of the impact for Peace; who would oppose him: not his electors (...who remembers over whom, his victory). Who would be against him; if Anastasiades chooses to join, in standing under this Flag?
....something to think about speaking reform; i think: bigger still, in Cyprus this unity in Turkey unites.
...with those against a Cypriot, against a Cyprus, exposed, what is it a Cypriot can not do, defending the Freedom, that they all have a cause as Cypriots (and in effect as Human beings,) in defending? What prevents them from offering each other mutual respect, Liberty, by trusting and respecting each other in that capacity, as Persons, each others' distinct identities, as well?
These are the possibilities, if in the debate toward ending the Cyprus Problem, it has on one side of the table Cypriots representing the Cypriot way, and on the other those who remain compelled to define their "Greekness" and "Tukishness", together, as being more important to them:
...could the debate framed in this way form two levels of Government; a true BBF? One Cyprus, a State where as Individuals every Citizen can stand united in defending the Universal Principals on which it is based, and, within it this population, a diversity more clearly defined, where as Constituencies, and as Persons in their own diversity as a population, in demonstrating tolerance, as a majority toward minorities, and toward each other as Cypriots, recognising each others' special needs, reciprocally.
...happy Independence Day?
New thinking is needed indeed, common sense, and a little bit of courage, better intentions, for Cyprus.
...through all the mayhem let's never forget that those who died, mostly, died as Cypriots; at their bloody hands those "Greek" and/or those "Turk", they were murdered and made to disappear.
Sunday, August 12, 2018
Re: Cypriotism (Cypriot Nationalism)
https://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus46325-80.html#p869426
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"We must come together as a Nation", so says Donald Trump.
...but what is the American Nation? America is a State, having a Constitution and a set of Laws.
What is an American; White, Black, Hispanic, German?
Indeed Cyprus has a lot to learn from America, being Bicommunal by nature; a Federal government which regards its Citizens as Individuals, and individual states which regard themselves as Persons. Indeed Cypriots can learn a lot from Americans, not a colour, an ethnicity, or a creed.
Is there an American Nation?
Yes, there is, without a doubt; no one is unable to say they are American, and no one in America hesitates to call themselves as such either.
...it is something to think about. Divided Cyprus remains impotent. United, Cypriots represent a People with a great deal to offer as a political force.
In the most simple terms America has a Flag everyone is willing to stand under. In Cyprus there is only confusion, which in the end will come to a climax where Cypriots will have to choose, to die, for it; or not.
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"We must come together as a Nation", so says Donald Trump.
...but what is the American Nation? America is a State, having a Constitution and a set of Laws.
What is an American; White, Black, Hispanic, German?
Indeed Cyprus has a lot to learn from America, being Bicommunal by nature; a Federal government which regards its Citizens as Individuals, and individual states which regard themselves as Persons. Indeed Cypriots can learn a lot from Americans, not a colour, an ethnicity, or a creed.
Is there an American Nation?
Yes, there is, without a doubt; no one is unable to say they are American, and no one in America hesitates to call themselves as such either.
...it is something to think about. Divided Cyprus remains impotent. United, Cypriots represent a People with a great deal to offer as a political force.
In the most simple terms America has a Flag everyone is willing to stand under. In Cyprus there is only confusion, which in the end will come to a climax where Cypriots will have to choose, to die, for it; or not.
Thursday, May 31, 2018
Re: The Guterres framework and our sorry Leaders
https://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus46293.html#p868595
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...on the 30 June Eide presents a written "statement", which were his notes on what Guterres said.
...on 4 July, a revised "statement" was presented; which was not agreed upon.
...while Mr Akinci may have made his offer, it was by twitter?
...Mr. Anastasiades' reply suggests something more (or different) was agreed to, given that a second ''statement'' was awaited and read.
Clarity is needed.
...you may have read this thread,
https://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus46251.html#p868577
...there are very subtle indications of the bigger conflict Akinci has with Turkey; that decisive moments will come soon.
As politicians go, i have more confidence in Anastasiades, than any other potential leader in Cyprus. No sellout, he stands for the Republic of Cyprus, not "Greeks''. He gave everything to the "Turks" that they asked for at Crans Montana, no blame, no restitution, a BBF, and a map which changes very little, but the so called negotiations ''failed'', his "fault", standing alone as the President of Cyprus defending the one thing he would not give away, Sovereignty.
...beyond the Guterres framework, if it is agreed, Mr. Akinci may make clearer his intentions (talk about guts) by standing for a photograph with Mr. Anastasiades shaking hands with the Flag of Cyprus behind them. Would Mr. Anastasiades refuse? Can Erdogan stop them? It will be the "Greeks" and "Turks" who will refute its significance with their outrage, exposing themselves in this unity as the same and no different as adversaries to a Cypriot identity.
It is up to Akinci, is he Cypriot, or not? What is his Legacy as a builder, an architect, a leader, and as a man? He must have the courage to actually stand up and represent the electorate that voted for him. In simple terms if he seeks for his "community'' recognition as a Constituency, the "new" Cyprus that is put to him is not the way, it does not matter which ''statement'', June or July. He must demonstrate that he recognises, that his ideal is possible as Cypriots through constitutional reform; as Cypriots, not as "Turks", and that which is not "Turkish". In short, he can demand that the Communal Chamber is opened, (or perhaps Mr. Anastasiades should offer to do this first, another "dinner" could iron that out), that there are Greek Cypriot representatives there waiting for them (this time) in their seats. He can represent his support for what undeniably exists as a starting point, a Cypriot People. He can prepare his Constituency for the next elections in Cyprus' Legislature (in three years) with Candidates and Platforms that make a better Cyprus, for Cyprus, with this intention returning to the seats that remain empty, there. New thinking is needed indeed; new perspectives too. "Being" Cypriot is not insignificant.
...the Problem, is an International issue, and on many levels. Many would like it to be diminished to a problem among a population of Cypriots as though in any outcome Cyprus will continue to exist as a place to live. But Cyprus is not just an island, it is a People who take very seriously their responsibilities as a member of a wider Family of Man. Cyprus divided, invites Turkey's division. While "Turkishness" is as a result very present in Cyprus, after decades, it has failed. Cypriots in the occupied territories (and in Cyprus itself) continue to vote for a Leadership that is for Cypriots, a unity based on Universal Principals, as Individuals and a State, as opposed to the candidates who do(did) not recognise "Cypriotness", if you will. I would say without a doubt that what happens in Cyprus will have a big affect/effect on Turkish politics. A solution will provide in Turkey, Hope to its Turks, or its "Turks". It will have the same affect/effect throughout the region, as a template, in resolving the conflicts with this same Problem.
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...on the 30 June Eide presents a written "statement", which were his notes on what Guterres said.
...on 4 July, a revised "statement" was presented; which was not agreed upon.
...while Mr Akinci may have made his offer, it was by twitter?
...Mr. Anastasiades' reply suggests something more (or different) was agreed to, given that a second ''statement'' was awaited and read.
Clarity is needed.
...you may have read this thread,
https://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus46251.html#p868577
...there are very subtle indications of the bigger conflict Akinci has with Turkey; that decisive moments will come soon.
As politicians go, i have more confidence in Anastasiades, than any other potential leader in Cyprus. No sellout, he stands for the Republic of Cyprus, not "Greeks''. He gave everything to the "Turks" that they asked for at Crans Montana, no blame, no restitution, a BBF, and a map which changes very little, but the so called negotiations ''failed'', his "fault", standing alone as the President of Cyprus defending the one thing he would not give away, Sovereignty.
...beyond the Guterres framework, if it is agreed, Mr. Akinci may make clearer his intentions (talk about guts) by standing for a photograph with Mr. Anastasiades shaking hands with the Flag of Cyprus behind them. Would Mr. Anastasiades refuse? Can Erdogan stop them? It will be the "Greeks" and "Turks" who will refute its significance with their outrage, exposing themselves in this unity as the same and no different as adversaries to a Cypriot identity.
It is up to Akinci, is he Cypriot, or not? What is his Legacy as a builder, an architect, a leader, and as a man? He must have the courage to actually stand up and represent the electorate that voted for him. In simple terms if he seeks for his "community'' recognition as a Constituency, the "new" Cyprus that is put to him is not the way, it does not matter which ''statement'', June or July. He must demonstrate that he recognises, that his ideal is possible as Cypriots through constitutional reform; as Cypriots, not as "Turks", and that which is not "Turkish". In short, he can demand that the Communal Chamber is opened, (or perhaps Mr. Anastasiades should offer to do this first, another "dinner" could iron that out), that there are Greek Cypriot representatives there waiting for them (this time) in their seats. He can represent his support for what undeniably exists as a starting point, a Cypriot People. He can prepare his Constituency for the next elections in Cyprus' Legislature (in three years) with Candidates and Platforms that make a better Cyprus, for Cyprus, with this intention returning to the seats that remain empty, there. New thinking is needed indeed; new perspectives too. "Being" Cypriot is not insignificant.
...the Problem, is an International issue, and on many levels. Many would like it to be diminished to a problem among a population of Cypriots as though in any outcome Cyprus will continue to exist as a place to live. But Cyprus is not just an island, it is a People who take very seriously their responsibilities as a member of a wider Family of Man. Cyprus divided, invites Turkey's division. While "Turkishness" is as a result very present in Cyprus, after decades, it has failed. Cypriots in the occupied territories (and in Cyprus itself) continue to vote for a Leadership that is for Cypriots, a unity based on Universal Principals, as Individuals and a State, as opposed to the candidates who do(did) not recognise "Cypriotness", if you will. I would say without a doubt that what happens in Cyprus will have a big affect/effect on Turkish politics. A solution will provide in Turkey, Hope to its Turks, or its "Turks". It will have the same affect/effect throughout the region, as a template, in resolving the conflicts with this same Problem.
Monday, May 07, 2018
Greek foreign minister in Nicosia court over Kykkos land battle
https://cyprus-mail.com/2018/05/07/greek-foreign-minister-in-nicosia-court-in-kykkos-land-battle/
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...this is the day, Cyprus, has become a Country.
I ask myself, it's pseudo-legal equal if "they" have the same capacity, to brave "their" "motherland's" contempt, in a Court of Law accordingly.
...anyone that thinks the Republic of Cyprus is a puppet of Greece has this incident to consider, while Cyprus is mostly Greek, they are no "Greeks".
One hopes the same can be said for Turkish Cypriots one day. As puppets, their dependence is complete. "Greeks" live among Greeks, there is no denying it, Turks live among "Turks"; it is something to think about.
Wednesday, May 02, 2018
Re: Akinci makes a challemge
https://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus46251.html#p867820
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...i know that the risk is that the UN, Guterres in particular, will opt for a devolution of the Problem, as one between "Greeks" and "Turks", rather than an International Problem where the symptoms present an opportunity, where Cypriots exist, being an island, having a small population, to define and end the ignorance that promotes such hatred, that those who promote "themselves" with such intolerance are ignoring Humanity itself. He may not be Mr. Annan with his Annan 5, he is no Ban Ki Moon, if there is a line to draw, he may be the one to do it. What he needs from Cypriots is this confidence, that he will do his job.
If Mr. Anastasiades chooses to reply negatively, it will be difficult to reason why. Although, without Mr. Akinci's upfront commitment to Cyprus, as Cypriot, first, it is not likely that Anastasiades can agree to any "new" Cyprus. Indeed, there is every reason to believe that Akinci's challenge is a ploy, for "Turkishness", because the negative reply is to be expected. If it is a last gasp, for "Cypriotness", we may see these men standing for a photo together shaking hands with the Flag of Cyprus behind them in the near future. Without such a photo, an intention to reform the Constitution, is just not possible. With it, i imagine the next big step would be to see a Communal Chamber and a Legislature filled with good intentions toward this end, representing Cypriots as Individuals, and as Person.
Time will tell, the next step, this offers to be one of those...
Saturday, April 28, 2018
Cyprus’ tripartite partnerships ‘aimed at strengthening stability in the region’
http://cyprus-mail.com/2018/04/28/cyprus-tripartite-partnerships-aimed-strengthening-stability-region/
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Despite his Claims, there exists an UNCLOS, and if it is to be decided with Navies, then there will be a balance of power accordingly. He is welcome to the tables set for this exchange, there is a seat waiting for him if he respects that there is above "Turkishness", the Turkish People, a State based on Universal Principals, a member of a larger Family of Man. His "sweet isolation" is of his own choosing, it is what makes him a dangerous man. Pious as he is, i ask, where is God, if in loving, he serves only the few, (despite Turkey's charity), like "him"? My hope is that he is a better man.
...such as it is, it is not Turkey's sea. What many define as delusional is all we have against Erdogan's intentions, these meetings and alliances.
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Why so many Turks are losing faith in Islam
https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2018/04/turkey-why-so-many-turks-are-losing-faith-in-islam.html
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...ilker, i nearly pushed the "like" button on one of your posts the other day, i thought to myself, can i agree with someone "Turkish"?
...you are mistaken though, i am no "Greek", while being Greek; you "Turk"?
...what Greek is to Cyprus, is what Turkish is to Turkey. For Turks and Greeks alike, their "Turks", and "Greeks", as a bane are no different in many ways.
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...ilker, i nearly pushed the "like" button on one of your posts the other day, i thought to myself, can i agree with someone "Turkish"?
...you are mistaken though, i am no "Greek", while being Greek; you "Turk"?
...what Greek is to Cyprus, is what Turkish is to Turkey. For Turks and Greeks alike, their "Turks", and "Greeks", as a bane are no different in many ways.
Wednesday, April 04, 2018
Israel faces historic decision as new population figures emerge
https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2018/04/israel-palestinians-demography-jordan-river-apartheid.html?utm_campaign=20180404&utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Daily%20Newsletter
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It is not hard to imagine a Jewish minority in a Palestinian State. All the better I would think if its opposite was true as well. Whether as Constituencies within a State, or whether each Individual States, the prosperity of each will only be secured when, as people, they are willing to defend each other.
The Cyprus Problem comes to mind (but Cypriots exist; despite the "Greeks" and "Turks" who deny this); so too, Canada and the USA both being BBFs, (which Cyprus aspires to be) have excellent relations between them. Israel, and Palestine may exist too. But as Jews and Arabs, as Individuals and as Persons, perhaps first "they" must recognise and respect their service is to the same God; one hopes that lovingly the way will be found.
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Akinci: no objection to social meeting but warns of ‘futile processes’
http://cyprus-mail.com/2018/03/22/akinci-no-objection-social-meeting-warns-futile-processes/
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...sadly, i remember the day Mr. Akinci was elected, i remember Mr. Eroglu, i remember that election as a kind of referendum as was said, i remember the angry phone call from Erdogan live on TV.
Who represents Cypriots, Mr Akinci? Is he Cypriot?
What we have seen is his "Turkishness" as it is defined by "Turks".
...is he Turkish? Or is he no better than a "Greek"?
...will Mr. Akinci fill his seats in the Communal Chamber, if the other members are there waiting for them; will Turkish Cypriots fill their empty seats in the Legislature? It is there in the NAVTEX that started this debate, what Turkish Cypriots may do, what Turkey recognises, what Erdogan cannot refuse.
Mr. Akinci needs to reflect who he'll betray for "Turkishness". A Cyprus divided only means that Turkey will be more divided. What has happened in Cyprus, for "Turkishness" divides Turkey, now. For Turks, those not "Turks", a united Cyprus brings Hope in Turkey, for them. If he is a greater builder, a Statesman, if he is willing to have this Legacy, this choice also awaits him.
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...sadly, i remember the day Mr. Akinci was elected, i remember Mr. Eroglu, i remember that election as a kind of referendum as was said, i remember the angry phone call from Erdogan live on TV.
Who represents Cypriots, Mr Akinci? Is he Cypriot?
What we have seen is his "Turkishness" as it is defined by "Turks".
...is he Turkish? Or is he no better than a "Greek"?
...will Mr. Akinci fill his seats in the Communal Chamber, if the other members are there waiting for them; will Turkish Cypriots fill their empty seats in the Legislature? It is there in the NAVTEX that started this debate, what Turkish Cypriots may do, what Turkey recognises, what Erdogan cannot refuse.
Mr. Akinci needs to reflect who he'll betray for "Turkishness". A Cyprus divided only means that Turkey will be more divided. What has happened in Cyprus, for "Turkishness" divides Turkey, now. For Turks, those not "Turks", a united Cyprus brings Hope in Turkey, for them. If he is a greater builder, a Statesman, if he is willing to have this Legacy, this choice also awaits him.
Monday, March 19, 2018
Our View: Delusional strategic alliances ignore reality
http://cyprus-mail.com/2018/03/18/view-delusional-strategic-alliances-ignore-reality/
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How quickly, to save himself, Erdogan may change; for Turkey, or "Turkishness", he has a Legacy to fulfill (and this choice).
Cyprus may well be re-united by next spring, with a small change of intentions from him. And it is in the Navtex, "his" way forward, nestled in it a recognition of the Cyprus that exists as it did in 1960. Beware, "You" the servant slaves, the parasites, as he calls the Turks of Cyprus, you may be shown "your place", when Turkish Cypriots return to the Legislature they abandoned; if Greek Cypriots have their representatives waiting this time, in the Communal Chamber for the other members. He knows that nothing can be gained otherwise, that Cyprus must exist, and that without it only War.
Erdogan may well find for his own efforts at Constitutional Reform something to emulate in Turkey with an end to the Problem, in Cyprus. A united Cyprus brings Hope. A "Greek" Cyprus, like a Turkey of "Turks", does not. What is a BBF (like the USA) in Cyprus is not anathema to his own goals either, in Turkey. More than anyone, Erdogan knows this; Hope, to who, is his issue, as a politician he has about half the population of Turkey either way who would support him. And either way he has the world's attention.
...it will be a long hot summer.
Indeed the "Turks" have opened a can of worms with their new attempts, to rule the sea. And like a festering wound, to the rest of the world, "Turkishness" what it means to "Turks" is spreading. Its filth, remains to be contained; Erdogan may do just that. Beyond Cyprus, it divides even Turkey, now.
...think where the world is heading, never mind how the world finds themselves' together; on so many levels, him the "but one".
Cyprus is small but it is not insignificant. Ignoring this fact is delusional.
What is Erdogan's Turkey may fail by then, (this summer,) how quickly things could change. Think Economics, think Civil War, think his many wars, think Daesh no "brother" in such a weakened state returning this time against him.
If there is no Hope for "Turkishness", to survive, this may already be apparent to him, then, for Turkey he'll strive.
...i would not be so sure of things the way they are MrH, things won't stay the same, "you" might go the way of the "Greeks" quite soon.
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Eastern Mediterranean starting to resemble disputed South China Sea
https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2018/03/turkey-mediterranean-resembling-south-china-sea.html
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...all eyes are on Cyprus, let's remember that it is part of a bigger picture for Erdogan's Turkey.
He intends to rule the sea from the shores of Greece to Syria, and down to Egypt. What with his new submarines, and the efforts he has made in Turkey to build a military-industrial complex, this intention he is sure to escalate.
...Exxon will drill without the interruption that ENI suffered, i suspect, because it will deflect the anxiety that is building with Turkey's offensive behaviour on the issue of Cyprus, and on his refusal to respect UNCLOS as law.
Indeed, in six months, he will be that much closer to elections, and in an election campaign. Exxon (and Qatar) will be back later this summer, so too other companies like ENI; one hopes by then Cypriots can show their resolve to effect changes to the status quo where Turkish Cypriots, by changing their intention, may choose as an alternative to "Turkishness", a Cypriot way: "being" Cypriot, being Turkish, being Greek, an end to the Problem, something to emulate toward providing Hope to those not "Turkish" (but Turkish), in Turkey.
...and if not, the challenge will still be there, without a change in Erdogan's intentions: Turkey at War. It will have grown by then. Syria, Iraq, Greece, to name a few who make great efforts toward that end, never mind the same belligerence he has expressed toward Egypt, (Israel), (Russia), the EU, and the USA.
...unlike the China Sea, there is no Treaty of Lausanne, after so long, ignored, and contested.
Monday, March 12, 2018
Our View: Anastasiades is taking the cowardly path to partition
http://cyprus-mail.com/2018/03/11/view-anastasiades-taking-cowardly-path-partition/
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...if Mr. Akinci is a Cypriot, and not "Turkish", if he has the courage to expose Mr. Anastasiades as a "Greek", let him stand under the Flag of Cyprus, let him give Hope to the other half, voters like those who elected him.
...i expect more from Mr. Akinci, i expect no less from the President of Cyprus.
Let their wives' prepare the souvla, let them sit and eat in Peace. Let them recall who they are when they toast each other's good health.
Cypriots are Cypriots. They may be Turkish, they are not "Greeks", the question remains if they are "Turks". Or if as Turks, they can represent themselves as equals under Universal Principals, not as a Nation alone, but within a State.
...if i may suggest to the Labour movement, it is the Flag that counts. Pride is a worker's greatest asset, nothing adds more to a work's finish. Nothing like this Pride in a Flag, to spread its message. Let's see some pride in the Flag of Cyprus, across Cyprus. Dare, be Cypriot. Dare "them" to look out their windows, this Flag crowding out what others may fly. Who lacks courage?
...dare, Mr. Akinci, to return to Cypriots the Legislature they have to represent themselves as Cypriots by filling its empty seats. Dare, Mr. Anastasiades, to have Greek representatives waiting in the Communal Chamber, where, as Constituencies they meet.
...it has always been up to Mr. Akinci, in affect, and in effect. .
For Cypriots, dare. For Cyprus, win. I would say to them at that dinner table.
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...if Mr. Akinci is a Cypriot, and not "Turkish", if he has the courage to expose Mr. Anastasiades as a "Greek", let him stand under the Flag of Cyprus, let him give Hope to the other half, voters like those who elected him.
...i expect more from Mr. Akinci, i expect no less from the President of Cyprus.
Let their wives' prepare the souvla, let them sit and eat in Peace. Let them recall who they are when they toast each other's good health.
Cypriots are Cypriots. They may be Turkish, they are not "Greeks", the question remains if they are "Turks". Or if as Turks, they can represent themselves as equals under Universal Principals, not as a Nation alone, but within a State.
...if i may suggest to the Labour movement, it is the Flag that counts. Pride is a worker's greatest asset, nothing adds more to a work's finish. Nothing like this Pride in a Flag, to spread its message. Let's see some pride in the Flag of Cyprus, across Cyprus. Dare, be Cypriot. Dare "them" to look out their windows, this Flag crowding out what others may fly. Who lacks courage?
...dare, Mr. Akinci, to return to Cypriots the Legislature they have to represent themselves as Cypriots by filling its empty seats. Dare, Mr. Anastasiades, to have Greek representatives waiting in the Communal Chamber, where, as Constituencies they meet.
...it has always been up to Mr. Akinci, in affect, and in effect. .
For Cypriots, dare. For Cyprus, win. I would say to them at that dinner table.
Tuesday, March 06, 2018
The waters of common sense
http://cyprus-mail.com/2018/03/04/waters-common-sense/
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...a Communal Chamber opened with its Greek Representatives waiting is a real step to demonstrate such Goodwill, fantasy perhaps, a return to what has not in effect changed. And with the empty seats in the Legislature filled, a return to the Constitution of 1960, as Cypriots; to reform themselves.
...but how? (my opening joke, lol)
Indeed, Mr. Alper, i thank-you for saying it like it is. One God.
One Flag, One Country, One Turkey, One Cyprus, not hard to understand.
Yet, it is in Cyprus where Turkey may find a solution to its own Problem.
Bicommunal or Bizonal do not mean tearing Cyprus (or Turkey) in two. And Turkish or "Turk", as they are divided now, in Cyprus and Turkey; it is not possible to be both, is it? Cypriots may lead united, that Turkey may follow.
Why not a Cypriot identity? Greek, Turkish, Armenian, Maronite, Latin?
Why not Cypriot Constituencies? At least that possibility, like the Turkish Constituency, a representation of Individuals as Persons, an electorate closer to their tax payments, respectfully as a majority with an agenda, providing for, and recognising the special needs of minorities among them.
Given the 'overwhelmingness' of English in this world, given the benefits of diversity, and in defending the ethnosphere's demise, i suggest other Constituencies will follow, it is natural, in Cyprus (and in Turkey), beyond the Good Government of a strong State which must exist, based not on Geneology or (a single) Nation as such, but on Universal Principals, (and merit), Cypriots, as Cypriots, for Cyprus and Cypriots.
I remind Mr. Erdogan (and Mr. Akinci), that while he works so hard to make a Legacy out of "Turkishness", Turkey is not "Turkish", as it is in Cyprus, not "Greek". That while there is a brotherhood among Muslims which he may applaud, there is a Family much larger where by, the way, his loving nature is serving more greatly.
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...a Communal Chamber opened with its Greek Representatives waiting is a real step to demonstrate such Goodwill, fantasy perhaps, a return to what has not in effect changed. And with the empty seats in the Legislature filled, a return to the Constitution of 1960, as Cypriots; to reform themselves.
...but how? (my opening joke, lol)
Indeed, Mr. Alper, i thank-you for saying it like it is. One God.
One Flag, One Country, One Turkey, One Cyprus, not hard to understand.
Yet, it is in Cyprus where Turkey may find a solution to its own Problem.
Bicommunal or Bizonal do not mean tearing Cyprus (or Turkey) in two. And Turkish or "Turk", as they are divided now, in Cyprus and Turkey; it is not possible to be both, is it? Cypriots may lead united, that Turkey may follow.
Why not a Cypriot identity? Greek, Turkish, Armenian, Maronite, Latin?
Why not Cypriot Constituencies? At least that possibility, like the Turkish Constituency, a representation of Individuals as Persons, an electorate closer to their tax payments, respectfully as a majority with an agenda, providing for, and recognising the special needs of minorities among them.
Given the 'overwhelmingness' of English in this world, given the benefits of diversity, and in defending the ethnosphere's demise, i suggest other Constituencies will follow, it is natural, in Cyprus (and in Turkey), beyond the Good Government of a strong State which must exist, based not on Geneology or (a single) Nation as such, but on Universal Principals, (and merit), Cypriots, as Cypriots, for Cyprus and Cypriots.
I remind Mr. Erdogan (and Mr. Akinci), that while he works so hard to make a Legacy out of "Turkishness", Turkey is not "Turkish", as it is in Cyprus, not "Greek". That while there is a brotherhood among Muslims which he may applaud, there is a Family much larger where by, the way, his loving nature is serving more greatly.
Sunday, March 04, 2018
UN official takes stock during Cyprus contacts
http://cyprus-mail.com/2018/03/02/un-official-takes-stock-cyprus-contacts/
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...i am glad to see that Mr. Lacroix took the time to see those found, from the missing.
...let him remember that the UN has unfinished business here, that those troops under his command cannot die in vain, and that while the Problem has become a problem, those who need his help the most remain silent, silenced like the corpses he saw; not "Greeks", not "Turks", Cypriots for "being" Cypriots.
Let him remember that the "Green Line" that extended to Berlin and to Lebanon remains, and that if this line remains as it is in Cyprus, there is no Peace.
...if there are to be changes to UNFICYP, let them demonstrate this fact, despite the existence of "Greeks" and "Turks" in Cyprus, Cypriots exist; who need help.
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Cyprus: Gas search to continue despite Turkey's opposition
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/cyprus-gas-search-continue-turkeys-opposition-53239009http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/cyprus-gas-search-continue-turkeys-opposition-53239009
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...what is Cyprus in this imbroglio is a very small part of the story. It is Turkey's "Continental Shelf" if you are willing to ignore UNCLOS, or the Agreements that have been made between Cyprus, Israel, Egypt and Greece, or the legal rights of Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria, (based on it).
...should the Saipem withdraw, it is likely that Turkey, with her newly purchased rig, will do this work herself. And let's not forget (Turkey's new submarine) the Piri Reis which will in affect change the balance of Naval power in the Eastern Mediterranean, as it secures their exploration through force, something that Cyprus they will have demonstrated, cannot do.
...it is not likely that Exxon and Qatar, will be delayed in their explorations next week, off the coasts of Cyprus, the damage has been done. Greece is next, (or more accurately Syria, but no one will notice what with its war those incursions,) Egypt after that (and Lebanon); this is clear. If he can isolate Cyprus and exclude them from the exploration process, it may be possible for him to have his way, the way he sees it, an Eastern Mediterranean "belonging" to him. Who dares to fight?
...let's also remember for Erdogan it is an election year.
To stop, Erdogan's Turkey will demand a Tribute, something bigger, like Visa free travel to the EU.
...but I don't think his intention is to stop, even if he gets what he wants
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Turkish vessels harass drillship in EEZ
http://cyprus-mail.com/2018/02/09/turkish-vessels-harass-drillship-eez/
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...given that Turkey recognises a "partnership state established in 1960", what have they done as a Guarantor toward defending this Constitution?
...Turkey, more accurately, its "Turks" have betrayed us, Cypriots, (and the rest of the world). Having torn Cyprus in two, between its "Greeks" and its "Turks", they have not succeeded in having the notion of, a Cypriot, dismissed; they exist, and even after decades of this repression, they still represent, Turkish or Greek, these, Cypriots, half the population of this island,
...and while Cyprus is divided as those "Turkish", and those not "Turkish", so too, now, in Turkey; something to think about.
Cyprus, like Turkey, are States, beyond their Nations. They are a set of Universal Principals where there is a recognition of our Human condition, and a respect for each other and it.
Without a united Cyprus, a home for Cypriots, little hope remains for Turks, not "Turkish", in Turkey, as in Cyprus; also something to think about.
...a return to the Constitution of 1960, if that is what Turkey demands; why not? Those "Turkish" in Cyprus should comply with their empty seats in this Legislature filled, and a demand for the Communal Chamber to open.
Cyprus, the existence of the Republic of Cyprus cannot be ignored, as we can see from this Naval engagement. Turkey's intention is to escalate this exercise, notwithstanding her own exploration, but militarily, by displacing the balance of power as it is in this Sea; it will not be long, but I expect the "new" Piri Reis in these waters, (and a Claim "to her Continental Shelf", which as I understand it spans from Italy to Egypt).
...while Turkey protests the existence of, to her, a non existing State, the rest of the Eastern Mediterranean should consider the motives. Cyprus in affect plays only a little role in it, and it goes back to the Treaty of Lausanne as Erdogan has admitted.
Greece is next, so too Syria, and the sea between them, no appeal for calm is needed it will not be heard, as he sees it, only a tribute like Visa Free travel to the EU may delay his pace (without the recognition of Cyprus), who dares to fight, he will seek a compromise over bigger issues to quell the conflicts he will create: these i suggest are his winning strategies.
...fluff for the masses, so much of it, may end with a bang somewhere, I am sad to say, but after all it is, in Erdogan's Turkey, an election year.
Sunday, February 04, 2018
The 4th President of TRNC Mustafa Akıncı addresses the people
https://cyprusscene.com/2015/05/01/the-4th-president-of-trnc-mustafa-akinci-addresses-the-people/#comments
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...i would like to remind Mr. Akinci, at this moment in time; it is up to him to decide who he is: Turkish, or a "Turk"?
...let us remember that while the Problem divided us, it is the same Problem which is dividing Turkey, with its "Turks".
He may find a welcoming partner, toward this end, as Statesmen, as Cypriots, if the two A's dare this time around to end the Problem with Cypriots in mind, not just, those "Turkish", as opposed to those not "Turkish". And for Turkey, as well as the rest of the region, hope, something held in high esteem because it can be emulated.
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...i would like to remind Mr. Akinci, at this moment in time; it is up to him to decide who he is: Turkish, or a "Turk"?
...let us remember that while the Problem divided us, it is the same Problem which is dividing Turkey, with its "Turks".
He may find a welcoming partner, toward this end, as Statesmen, as Cypriots, if the two A's dare this time around to end the Problem with Cypriots in mind, not just, those "Turkish", as opposed to those not "Turkish". And for Turkey, as well as the rest of the region, hope, something held in high esteem because it can be emulated.
Sunday, January 14, 2018
Malas highlights the challenges of reaching a solution
http://cyprus-mail.com/2018/01/12/malas-highlights-challenges-reaching-solution/
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...why is it important for Universities to organise themselves for the needs of Cyprus and Cypriots?
...while there may exist different Hospital Systems, how do they benefit from standards a Federal Government will make?
...how does he propose to make profitable venture possible among Cypriots, despite the divide (of prejudice from those "Turkish", and dare i say it "Greek"), for the benefit of Cypriots?
...and how about a consolidation in the Tourist industry, so that Cypriots can compete effectively (as an island destination)? Thus, i ask, where there are Turkish Cypriots in this Industry in the occupied north, why not support them? That by differentiating this choice, visitors might have access to them, and choose them? Against the illegal exploitation (by exposing such Hotels unqualified) would those qualified receive the same support, from his Government, toward promoting Tourism, in Cyprus, as other Cypriot Hoteliers?
These are some of the questions i would like Mr. Malas to answer.
...does he dare to offer Akinci an Airport; if visitors are greeted in Turkish first, as a Cypriot would he be willing to stand under the Flag of Cyprus, for that?
...what of the AKEL connection? Where are the Flags of Cyprus by the working class, flown both sides of the Green Line; that would be nice wouldn't it, as a demonstration of support?
The issue of Cyprus is being sidestepped, as it was last week in the elections held in the occupied part of Cyprus, "being" a Cypriot, what that is, was not discussed; only money, finance, and of course the corruption that must be stopped.
It may be early in this election bid, but nothing new has been said yet; differentiating the candidates without new thinking on the real issue in Cyprus, the Problem, only invites a low turnout at the polls, and more cynicism. Without leadership of this kind, with the future in mind, a Cyprus, what is expected?
Hope is needed. Needed beyond "Greek" candidates and "Turkish" candidates, representation that is Cypriot, for Cyprus, a vision as a President of Cyprus, is what is needed from this election for Cypriots, indeed, to ultimately win, all Cypriots.
Tuesday, January 09, 2018
Our View: UBP victory in north defied cronyism concerns
http://cyprus-mail.com/2018/01/09/view-ubp-victory-north-defied-cronyism-concerns/
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...half, or more than half support a Cyprus for Cypriots. We see in the results this affect, with so many who chose not to vote.
How different the results would have been if there were candidates who had the courage to say:
...I am Turkish, I am no "Turk", I am Cypriot; to debate those, who see themselves' differently.
Mr. Akinci, and/or his Party, I hope, have learned a lesson from this. While internal issues are important, there is no shame in being Cypriot. Nor for their President to be a Statesman who speaks to and of Cypriots for Cyprus. Cypriots, his electorate expect this, from him and those who claim they represent this ideal. And I imagine their support would extend among all Cypriots, Greek or Turkish, if they were willing to stand under the Flag of Cyprus, against those not Cypriots, call them "Greeks" and "Turks".
Under these circumstances a real debate for Cyprus would challenge the minds of those who like it the way it is. A BBF not that different to what suits Cypriots may suit Turks. I will go so far to say, (that if Turkish Cypriots end the Problem in Cyprus with its reform Constitutionally as Cypriots,) Turkey in its Constitutional reform may find in one Cyprus, one Turkey. Mr. Akinci has about a year to make a real change to the course of dialog Turks have, and as Cypriot. That as Turks, representing themselves' as Cypriots, it offers hope to Turks in Turkey, what with the way both are divided today for/by "Turkishness".
...I ask, if a Republic of Cyprus exists, why not a Greek Constituency?
(what is the equal to a Turkish Constituency?)
...just saying.
Friday, January 05, 2018
Cyprus intends to safeguard its EEZ, says foreign minister
http://cyprus-mail.com/2018/01/05/cyprus-intends-safeguard-eez-says-foreign-minister/
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The nail hit right on the head, as far as I can see.
...it seems that what has been said by Mr. Anastasiades is quite clear, to me.
Cypriots as Cypriots share in the wealth that is Cyprus, and if not, then Turkey must decide, given that they are the "but one" in international politics to believe there exists a "Greek" Cyprus, what are their motives in making such a claim.
...I ask, who are the "Turks" in Turkey? What is "Turkishness" and Turks (read: not "Turks"), has divided them in their own country as it has in Cyprus for decades. Thus, in such an atmosphere, Turkish Cypriots have suffered the most as Turks; "being" Turkish, not "Turk", in Cyprus, as Cypriots almost entirely muted.
Cyprus exists. Mr. Erdogan may with a small change in intentions, decide differently for Turkey, and for Turks. As it is, adversarially speaking over the years, he has offered only his threats, and meddling, which have been ignored, given the success Cyprus has had in moving the Eastern Mediterranean progressively, through the Tripartite Agreements, toward the safe, and rational exploitation of this wealth.
Indeed, he, may recognise Cyprus (and end as well, this Problem,) as a State, like his own in need of Constitutional Reform; that there is one Cyprus like there is one Turkey, that the People of Cyprus are Cypriots, that Greek in Cyprus, like Turkish in Turkey, is not anathema to his cause for Turkey, (for greatness as a Statesman,) for respect on this wider International stage. He may offer hope to Turks, by ending "this", the "Turks" may feel betrayed.
There is in effect this choice before him, for the benefit of Turkey, too.
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