https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/03/turkey-syria-russia-kurds-sdg-erdogan-putin-deal-syrian-oil.html
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...and what surprises me is that you talk from a superior position; who is the "no one" you speak of: me? And who is the "I" you like to imagine is this person that is "your" identity, different to who else, that you may speak this way?
Speaking as you do, i ask, have you learned any lessons yourself: Lest we Forget? Indeed these men sacrificed themselves in a horrible war so that War would end; that Hatred would be better placed against real enemies, such as Hunger, Ignorance, and Disease.
I hope Erdogan leaves a better world behind, too. And I believe the Cyprus Problem, a solution to it, holds the key to the Problem in general, which has been so intricately linked to it, by Erdogan; that we are not enemies to each other any longer.
These, (e.g. Syria, East Med. Gas Forum, Libya, NATO, EU, Greece) disruptions he makes to the given order are opportunistic to say the least; he has cornered the Treaty of Sevres, in his mind, and he has tossed out the Treaty of Lausanne: but to what end? Having chosen what is past, to defend, the present becomes an inconvenient truth, in his efforts, for "Turkishness", struggling to define it, as the Turkish People.
Thus, this capacity building, as a military-industrial complex, the grand schemes he has realised, becomes a question of who they are built for, (and who will pay), "Turks" or the Turkish People? His legacy survives, in Infamy and in Fame, either way: but he too most pick a side.
Cyprus, with a solution that can be held in high esteem because it can be emulated, as a BBF, opens many opportunities for Constitutional reform in Turkey, what with its Turkish Constituencies, and their state. With a small change in intentions he may move the world to establish an order beyond these Treaties, and the History they represent, to say, One Turkey, one Country, One Cyprus. He may sit as an equal to establish these new frontiers, respecting the Principals established in UNCLOS, which leaves the world, not just Turkey more secure.
...who would he (read: will he) betray? Not the people, the rest of us, those of us not "Turkish"; but "them" and their servant-slaves, in such a case.
...indeed, Erdogan is a religious man; he may yet unite us all as believers in the same God.
Sunday, March 15, 2020
Friday, March 13, 2020
Cyprus, the Achilles heel of Hellenism
https://cyprus-mail.com/2020/03/01/cyprus-the-achilles-heel-of-hellenism/#comment-4829295770
...indeed, such a disaster as the COVID virus, tears the Leadership apart in fear; witness the gates closing. It will also demonstrate our resolve as Cypriots: as "Greeks", as "Turks", as Turks, as Greeks, as any Person, as Individuals defending ourselves; together.
...the Flag, i repeat myself is a powerful tool; stop and think who dies, (and who lives,) under it.
...so it is with 'us', in the real world, so it is in Cyprus: what Flag are we are willing to stand under; who is against the idea that in the end we are Human beings?
...i ask. who treats the Flag of Cyprus as a rag, but those who must accept forgiveness as well?
Here is the Problem with "ourselves", the real enemy staring right at our faces.
Sunday, March 08, 2020
The real dilemma tormenting Greek Cypriots
https://cyprus-mail.com/2020/03/08/the-real-dilemma-tormenting-greek-cypriots/
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Indeed, what is becoming apparent is that Cypriots, silenced for over fifty years, still have the same desire despite the efforts of "Greeks" and "Turks", holding the Agenda to define what a "Cypriot" will be, who deny that such an identity already exists.
...who treats the Flag of Cyprus as a rag, i ask?
And in affect it is those for "Greekness" or "Turkishness" who see their problem as being mutually exclusive. One in the same, no different, leaving those who see beyond the Person, as Individuals, ignored; Greek or Turkish.
...is this the Problem?
People, the People, may choose to act, unlike this political elite, for Cyprus. It would not be hard to demonstrate their solidarity, since Flags are so important to "them", in Cyprus. It would be very clear, unignorable, if "they" could not look out their windows, or while in their cars, without seeing the Flag of Cyprus in numbers.
If we, as Cypriots, want to encourage more people like Koray Basogrultmacı and Cinel Senem Husseyin, we must join them in solidarity; we must find each other, overcome our own fear, and support their simple act: Greek or Turkish, by flying our Flag highest, the Flag of Cyprus.
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Indeed, what is becoming apparent is that Cypriots, silenced for over fifty years, still have the same desire despite the efforts of "Greeks" and "Turks", holding the Agenda to define what a "Cypriot" will be, who deny that such an identity already exists.
...who treats the Flag of Cyprus as a rag, i ask?
And in affect it is those for "Greekness" or "Turkishness" who see their problem as being mutually exclusive. One in the same, no different, leaving those who see beyond the Person, as Individuals, ignored; Greek or Turkish.
...is this the Problem?
People, the People, may choose to act, unlike this political elite, for Cyprus. It would not be hard to demonstrate their solidarity, since Flags are so important to "them", in Cyprus. It would be very clear, unignorable, if "they" could not look out their windows, or while in their cars, without seeing the Flag of Cyprus in numbers.
If we, as Cypriots, want to encourage more people like Koray Basogrultmacı and Cinel Senem Husseyin, we must join them in solidarity; we must find each other, overcome our own fear, and support their simple act: Greek or Turkish, by flying our Flag highest, the Flag of Cyprus.
Monday, March 02, 2020
Foreign Minister has got it all wrong
https://cyprus-mail.com/2020/03/02/foreign-minister-has-got-it-all-wrong/
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...in such endeavors, first to market plays an important role. Cyprus was not wrong to appreciate UNLOS, and along with her neighbours settle these questions of territory based on its Principals and guidelines.
...indeed, Turkey was far behind at the time. Yet you may recall that Turkey's efforts at meddling and threats ended with the only choice left to her, to buy ships such as these and man them herself.
...and in this narrative do not forget the Treaty of Lausanne, "tossed out the window", and now the Treaty of Sevres "cornered", so says Erdogan.
Is it supremacy of the sea that he is after? Never mind Cyprus, the Aegean, and the "border" with Libya, there are lots of other problems from his disruptions, too.
It seems to me that in this region of acrimony and mistrust, the East Med. Gas Forum is a ray of sunshine. Who would imagine Palestinians, Israelis, Egyptians, Jordanians, Cypriots, and Greeks, only a few years ago, sitting as equals, on any venture?
"Turkishess" divides Cyprus. "Turkishness" is dividing Turkey. Unity in Cyprus is the biggest threat to this notion, if Turkish Cypriots exist as a Constituency, as Cypriots; mindful of their own responsibilities as a majority toward the minorities that live among them: not "Cypriot Turks", they provide Hope to the Turks not "Turks" in Turkey.
A moratorium, linking oil/gas exploration to the Problem, only reinforces Erdogan's position in defining "us"; that which is not "Turkish".
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...in such endeavors, first to market plays an important role. Cyprus was not wrong to appreciate UNLOS, and along with her neighbours settle these questions of territory based on its Principals and guidelines.
...indeed, Turkey was far behind at the time. Yet you may recall that Turkey's efforts at meddling and threats ended with the only choice left to her, to buy ships such as these and man them herself.
...and in this narrative do not forget the Treaty of Lausanne, "tossed out the window", and now the Treaty of Sevres "cornered", so says Erdogan.
Is it supremacy of the sea that he is after? Never mind Cyprus, the Aegean, and the "border" with Libya, there are lots of other problems from his disruptions, too.
It seems to me that in this region of acrimony and mistrust, the East Med. Gas Forum is a ray of sunshine. Who would imagine Palestinians, Israelis, Egyptians, Jordanians, Cypriots, and Greeks, only a few years ago, sitting as equals, on any venture?
"Turkishess" divides Cyprus. "Turkishness" is dividing Turkey. Unity in Cyprus is the biggest threat to this notion, if Turkish Cypriots exist as a Constituency, as Cypriots; mindful of their own responsibilities as a majority toward the minorities that live among them: not "Cypriot Turks", they provide Hope to the Turks not "Turks" in Turkey.
A moratorium, linking oil/gas exploration to the Problem, only reinforces Erdogan's position in defining "us"; that which is not "Turkish".
Why is Turkish Cypriot leader declared ‘enemy’ in Turkey?
https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/02/turkey-mediterranean-turkish-cypriot-leader-declared-enemy.html#comment-4817619546
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I am sorry you deny the Cypriot identity, it was not how I was raised in my village.
I may be Greek but no "Greek". You may be "Turk" but no Turk.
I would suggest to you to consider that there are as many "Greeks" and "Turks" on the island as Greeks and Turks.
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I am sorry you deny the Cypriot identity, it was not how I was raised in my village.
I may be Greek but no "Greek". You may be "Turk" but no Turk.
I would suggest to you to consider that there are as many "Greeks" and "Turks" on the island as Greeks and Turks.
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