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

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.

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.