https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/foreign-policy/450206-state-department-need-not-be-at-odds-with-itself-on
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...while this discussion is about arms, i would like to remind the readers, that only in Cyprus is there the happy coincidence that Russia and the USA, indeed the whole world except Turkey, agree, that Cyprus should exist, and that Cypriots should have Liberty, and be Free.
Cyprus, where it buys its weapons from should not be a critical element of these efforts, I think. Indeed, Cyprus is a strategic partner quite unique to the USA because of its relationship with Russia and in its location; a tiny island, a population comparatively small, very small: very skilled as facilitators of exchange, the crossroad to three continents.
Normalising relations is overdue, much has changed since the idea of imposing such a sanction seemed to make sense. But, it is Cyprus that is in the line of Turkey's fire with her newly to be acquired S-400s, (it shoots down what Patriots do not,) aimed southward: against "us", those of us not "Turkish". Let's not forget that while Cyprus, its EEZ, and Greece are the source of this attention, it is not Russia which has taken to claiming, everything, on and under this sea as their exclusive domain. And it is not them who expect the rest of the world to "toss out a window", the Treaty of Lausanne. Such a disruption of the balance of power is not supported by Russia either, because without Cyprus, Turkey would have supremacy of the Eastern Mediterranean, and, as a result, it would be, except for Turkey, a far less safer place. Russia, nor Cyprus are the threat in this scenario, but Erdogan's Turkey is.
Cyprus is a country "non-aligned". It is also a part of Europe, and a member of the EU. It in the past few years, despite the Financial crisis it suffered, has demonstrated the capacity to organise and lead. Witness the progress that has evolved into the Eastern Mediterranean Energy Forum. Who could have imagined that in 2.5 short years, Palestinians, sitting as members among the many members, with Israel? In a region with so many problems, this is Hope.
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Cyprus offshore: Turkey turns up the heat
https://www.petroleum-economist.com/articles/politics-economics/europe-eurasia/2019/cyprus-offshore-turkey-turns-up-the-heat
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...the Gas in question is neither "Greek", or "Turkish", it is Cypriot.
If Mr. Akinci is sincere, as a Cypriot, he would consider what Cypriots may gain from the work Turkey has been licensed to execute for them. If he is sincere, with the best interests of Cypriots in mind, he may realise that this exploration does not necessarily have to be linked to the Problem. The good-will, good-faith, trust, and respect he seeks, can be demonstrated.
...while Mr. Erdogan has "tossed out a window", the Treaty of Lausanne, it does not mean that the EU, and the rest of the world will follow. While he seeks supremacy over and under the Eastern Mediterranean, it does not mean that his threats will result in Cyprus becoming his tribute for otherwise keeping the Peace. He intends to point the S-400s he will soon receive from Russia, southward toward Cyprus and the sea. Is Cyprus (along with the rest of the world) the threat he is defending himself from? Something to think about. I ask, is he preparing Turkey for war? Accordingly, those against these ambitions should prepare for this war, indeed. And if Mr. Akinci is sincere, his support for "Turkishness" may cease entirely.
...he will have to decide, soon, as a Cypriot, and Turkish, what Legacy it is he holds most dear, and which one in affect he will necessarily betray, to "be" Turkish Cypriot, or "Cypriot Turk". My hope is he will not forget who voted for him.
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...the Gas in question is neither "Greek", or "Turkish", it is Cypriot.
If Mr. Akinci is sincere, as a Cypriot, he would consider what Cypriots may gain from the work Turkey has been licensed to execute for them. If he is sincere, with the best interests of Cypriots in mind, he may realise that this exploration does not necessarily have to be linked to the Problem. The good-will, good-faith, trust, and respect he seeks, can be demonstrated.
...while Mr. Erdogan has "tossed out a window", the Treaty of Lausanne, it does not mean that the EU, and the rest of the world will follow. While he seeks supremacy over and under the Eastern Mediterranean, it does not mean that his threats will result in Cyprus becoming his tribute for otherwise keeping the Peace. He intends to point the S-400s he will soon receive from Russia, southward toward Cyprus and the sea. Is Cyprus (along with the rest of the world) the threat he is defending himself from? Something to think about. I ask, is he preparing Turkey for war? Accordingly, those against these ambitions should prepare for this war, indeed. And if Mr. Akinci is sincere, his support for "Turkishness" may cease entirely.
...he will have to decide, soon, as a Cypriot, and Turkish, what Legacy it is he holds most dear, and which one in affect he will necessarily betray, to "be" Turkish Cypriot, or "Cypriot Turk". My hope is he will not forget who voted for him.
Saturday, June 08, 2019
Akinci says lifting US arms embargo would affect peace efforts
https://cyprus-mail.com/2019/06/07/akinci-says-lifting-us-arms-embargo-would-affect-peace-efforts/
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...indeed, Cyprus represents the biggest threat to the notion of ''Turkishness''; Bigger than the threats from Kurds, Bigger than Turkey's preoccupation with Syria, Iraq, and Iran. It is their "National" concern. It is not the oil and gas, it is not the "Greeks" which need to be brought to bear in Turkey's ambitions, it is the Western world: if "they" submit to threats. Yet, in Cyprus, there remain Turkish Cypriots, who will not be subjugated by this ideal, as "Turks" devoted to Turkey, because they are Cypriots. Thus, they are the first, among many, and the last resistance to this intention, that Turkey rules this sea.
Cyprus is small, it is the cross-road to three Continents.
Who voted for Mr. Akinci; the "Turks"? He should not be so casual about his position as a Cypriot; being Turkish. While the arms embargo, if it is lifted, only returns Cyprus to a normal position, Turkey has the intention to aim the S-400 missiles she will receive, southward, toward Cyprus and the sea. While lives are lost, if they are used, i ask, to what end? Indeed it is those few, his voters, he ignores, that he sees no worry in that. But for the decades that such Cypriots suffer (as well,) with a "Turkish" Agenda, i would not call them heroes. That they still exist, only reinforces such an identity, Turks, not "Turks"; having a wider identity, Citizens of the World, calling themselves Cypriots.
...isolated, Akinci is. He must decide, silence, or as a Cypriot speak. I ask, what Legacy, speaking as a "Turk"?
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...indeed, Cyprus represents the biggest threat to the notion of ''Turkishness''; Bigger than the threats from Kurds, Bigger than Turkey's preoccupation with Syria, Iraq, and Iran. It is their "National" concern. It is not the oil and gas, it is not the "Greeks" which need to be brought to bear in Turkey's ambitions, it is the Western world: if "they" submit to threats. Yet, in Cyprus, there remain Turkish Cypriots, who will not be subjugated by this ideal, as "Turks" devoted to Turkey, because they are Cypriots. Thus, they are the first, among many, and the last resistance to this intention, that Turkey rules this sea.
Cyprus is small, it is the cross-road to three Continents.
Who voted for Mr. Akinci; the "Turks"? He should not be so casual about his position as a Cypriot; being Turkish. While the arms embargo, if it is lifted, only returns Cyprus to a normal position, Turkey has the intention to aim the S-400 missiles she will receive, southward, toward Cyprus and the sea. While lives are lost, if they are used, i ask, to what end? Indeed it is those few, his voters, he ignores, that he sees no worry in that. But for the decades that such Cypriots suffer (as well,) with a "Turkish" Agenda, i would not call them heroes. That they still exist, only reinforces such an identity, Turks, not "Turks"; having a wider identity, Citizens of the World, calling themselves Cypriots.
...isolated, Akinci is. He must decide, silence, or as a Cypriot speak. I ask, what Legacy, speaking as a "Turk"?
Wednesday, June 05, 2019
...something to think about.
...but "Greeks", and "Turks" make up only half of the population of Cyprus; Cypriots, unnaturally divided, despite decades now, still exist.
...as Cypriots, Freedom as Individuals, as Persons Liberty; it is not so hard to understand, Canada comes to mind as a successful BBF, the USA is perhaps the most successful, but not a Mosaic, a Melting Pot. Is there shame being a Canadian, West or East, French, or English? Is there shame being American being Texan, a northerner, or Hawaiian?
A Cyprus divided, is a Turkey divided, those who are working, for "Turkishness" may consider this, in Cyprus, and in Turkey.
...as Cypriots, Freedom as Individuals, as Persons Liberty; it is not so hard to understand, Canada comes to mind as a successful BBF, the USA is perhaps the most successful, but not a Mosaic, a Melting Pot. Is there shame being a Canadian, West or East, French, or English? Is there shame being American being Texan, a northerner, or Hawaiian?
A Cyprus divided, is a Turkey divided, those who are working, for "Turkishness" may consider this, in Cyprus, and in Turkey.
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