https://cyprus-mail.com/2020/06/28/eu-and-un-are-losing-patience/
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...chirping on about the Cyprus Problem, as though it is about "Greeks" and "Turks", is a false debate. The Problem has grown to be much bigger than that.
While the EU and the UN have good reasons to feel some sense of frustration, it goes beyond finding a solution for the displaced, and the land that is being illegally occupied, in Cyprus.
It is Turkey's acts, which from the advent, that have spiraled this problem into an expansionist policy designed to create a "new" Turkey, out of the demise of the Treaty of Lausanne, (and Cyprus). What else can one conclude from the disruptions, and hostilities she(he) actively takes with all her neighbours, or from the rhetoric Erdogan has made to define his claims?
Cyprus is not the Problem, but in Cyprus the Problem may be solved.
...the Problem is "Turkishness", and the Problem is "Greekness", because in Cyprus they have been demonstrated to be the same. While "Greekness" became a spent force with the coup's success ending in failure just two days later because "Cypriot Greeks" do not exist (in any significant number), in fact, Turkish Cypriots, have been silenced, by the "Cypriot Turks" since being divided.
No need to be impatient with Cypriots, those not "them"; they too have demonstrated their commitment to the Universal Principals, august institutions such as the UN and the EU are founded upon. They are not the Problem.
Elections are coming, soon. Again, it will be a referendum between Turks and "Turks", (like it is on the other side of the Green Line, "Greeks" and Greeks). And again like Greeks, Turks, will show themselves to be in significant numbers, that they do exist, as Cypriots. This, after decades of their assimilation and being unnaturally separated is something to think about.
...indeed, patience is running thin, for some let's not forget a whole lifetime, thus in these elections i would expect the worst will happen to those who treat the Flag of Cyprus as a rag. Cypriots may take the words back from "them" (Enosis and Taksim) with the simple gesture of standing in unity for Cyprus, under its Flag; exposing those who cannot do the same. Who but the "Greeks" and the "Turks" would be offended?
Turkish Cypriots can choose to lead the way for the end of the divisions in Turkey herself, in this election campaign, what with how "Turkishness" is now tearing even Turkey apart. But it will take Greek Cypriots in great numbers to join them in this fight to demonstrate this political notion: as in Turkey, there is one Cyprus.
Sunday, June 28, 2020
Saturday, June 27, 2020
Militarisation as a response to Turkey ‘not the solution’
https://cyprus-mail.com/2020/06/26/militarisation-as-a-response-to-turkey-not-the-solution/
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...a Professional Army in Cyprus, can succeed in developing the skills the Government requires of it, beyond its own defense, if it can appreciate the History it has at Commando Warfare.
Cyprus is small. Despite its size, it in effect brought Britain's military might to its knees; to Che, and to Castro, this was inspiring, Grivas a Hero against Imperialism, against cruel subjugation: as such where Modern Guerrilla Warfare began.
Discipline would be key, developing small highly effective groups which have the capacity to work independently, each specialised to deliver, or to defend from many forms of hostile intrusion. Indeed, it is possible for Cyprus to train its soldiers to be among the best in the world; and given its geographic position as a crossroad to three continents, it should. Frankly, nothing assures Peace, more; if Cyprus is to become a 'Diplomatic Tiger', with teeth.
Of course, Cyprus cannot expect to win in any expansionist war it may have as an intention, and such an intention is hardly believable in any case, from Cyprus. (Cyprus is an island after-all.) But, with the threat of war there are many cases in the past where small forces, win; like the famous "300", the Greeks in WWII, and yes, Grivas, who fought against what he saw as an undisciplined British Army, (ask the Irish), in Cyprus.
One hopes that Cyprus may demonstrate a capacity toward humanitarian affairs; that if their Foreign Affairs expand as such that they may be the first to enter hostilities anywhere in the world toward that end, against hunger, thirst, disease, and ignorance: real enemies.
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...a Professional Army in Cyprus, can succeed in developing the skills the Government requires of it, beyond its own defense, if it can appreciate the History it has at Commando Warfare.
Cyprus is small. Despite its size, it in effect brought Britain's military might to its knees; to Che, and to Castro, this was inspiring, Grivas a Hero against Imperialism, against cruel subjugation: as such where Modern Guerrilla Warfare began.
Discipline would be key, developing small highly effective groups which have the capacity to work independently, each specialised to deliver, or to defend from many forms of hostile intrusion. Indeed, it is possible for Cyprus to train its soldiers to be among the best in the world; and given its geographic position as a crossroad to three continents, it should. Frankly, nothing assures Peace, more; if Cyprus is to become a 'Diplomatic Tiger', with teeth.
Of course, Cyprus cannot expect to win in any expansionist war it may have as an intention, and such an intention is hardly believable in any case, from Cyprus. (Cyprus is an island after-all.) But, with the threat of war there are many cases in the past where small forces, win; like the famous "300", the Greeks in WWII, and yes, Grivas, who fought against what he saw as an undisciplined British Army, (ask the Irish), in Cyprus.
One hopes that Cyprus may demonstrate a capacity toward humanitarian affairs; that if their Foreign Affairs expand as such that they may be the first to enter hostilities anywhere in the world toward that end, against hunger, thirst, disease, and ignorance: real enemies.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
...a reply to MMMMamouth
https://cyprus-mail.com/2020/05/26/negotiator-says-covid-19-holding-unsg-back-from-cyprus-involvement/
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...indeed, Mustafa Akinci may win, again; how will the "Cypriot Turk'' feel?
All Cypriots know that this time of impasse is coming to an end. Silenced in this debate of "Greeks" and "Turks", they have nothing to loose if at that moment of their choosing, they stand together, and united, under the Flag of Cyprus, expose those who treat it as a rag: "them".
Indeed, it is not Akinci that can betray a "Cypriot Turk", if he does not become one, if he wins; he is Turkish Cypriot. Erdogan may betray them though. What are they to him in any case, parasites, servant-slaves, as he said, in the past, and often presently, that they have failed to demonstrate the capacity to be self-sustaining.
The Cyprus Problem is much bigger than Cyprus, it is Turkey's Problem. As such the Problem extends as far as Libya linked to oil and gas exploration, "safe zones" linked to Syria, Island Rights linked to the Aegean Sea, (never mind his ambitions in the Black Sea for the moment). The problem is that the Problem in Cyprus has been reduced to a problem in a bigger problem, no one dares to call, The Problem because it is confusing.
And it is the Treaty of Lausanne, his gripe, not Cyprus per se, but around which all his ambitions, beyond it, revolve. What would he give to be heard, to be listened to, by the rest of the world, but the "Cypriot Turk", who in fact are more illusion anyway.
It is not hard to imagine him giving the water from the "Peace Pipe" to Cyprus, so too, the electricity, if it were to be linked to the infrastructure that Cyprus is building with her neighbours, European, and toward Africa, and the Middle East. (That could pay a lot of reparations). I can see him returning Famagusta, to great International esteem.
It is not hard for me to imagine Erdogan saying, one Cyprus, like Turkey, one Country, because in Turkey itself the country torn as it is over the same dogma, "Turkishness", (what tears Turks and "Turks" apart), also needs the same Hope.
I can imagine a Cyprus, a Republic, and i can imagine Cypriot Constituencies where distinct Cypriot identities are promoted at a second level of Government, of Persons, where they demonstrate as a Majority their conscious recognition and respect as a self representing body, toward their Minorities' special needs, as well; this is a BBF.
Not Akinci, but Cypriots may provide, as Cypriots the way, in Turkey.
...not the other way around.
He has only to demonstrate his conviction to his Flag, if he is a Cypriot, for crowds.
...and if he dares to win.
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...indeed, Mustafa Akinci may win, again; how will the "Cypriot Turk'' feel?
All Cypriots know that this time of impasse is coming to an end. Silenced in this debate of "Greeks" and "Turks", they have nothing to loose if at that moment of their choosing, they stand together, and united, under the Flag of Cyprus, expose those who treat it as a rag: "them".
Indeed, it is not Akinci that can betray a "Cypriot Turk", if he does not become one, if he wins; he is Turkish Cypriot. Erdogan may betray them though. What are they to him in any case, parasites, servant-slaves, as he said, in the past, and often presently, that they have failed to demonstrate the capacity to be self-sustaining.
The Cyprus Problem is much bigger than Cyprus, it is Turkey's Problem. As such the Problem extends as far as Libya linked to oil and gas exploration, "safe zones" linked to Syria, Island Rights linked to the Aegean Sea, (never mind his ambitions in the Black Sea for the moment). The problem is that the Problem in Cyprus has been reduced to a problem in a bigger problem, no one dares to call, The Problem because it is confusing.
And it is the Treaty of Lausanne, his gripe, not Cyprus per se, but around which all his ambitions, beyond it, revolve. What would he give to be heard, to be listened to, by the rest of the world, but the "Cypriot Turk", who in fact are more illusion anyway.
It is not hard to imagine him giving the water from the "Peace Pipe" to Cyprus, so too, the electricity, if it were to be linked to the infrastructure that Cyprus is building with her neighbours, European, and toward Africa, and the Middle East. (That could pay a lot of reparations). I can see him returning Famagusta, to great International esteem.
It is not hard for me to imagine Erdogan saying, one Cyprus, like Turkey, one Country, because in Turkey itself the country torn as it is over the same dogma, "Turkishness", (what tears Turks and "Turks" apart), also needs the same Hope.
I can imagine a Cyprus, a Republic, and i can imagine Cypriot Constituencies where distinct Cypriot identities are promoted at a second level of Government, of Persons, where they demonstrate as a Majority their conscious recognition and respect as a self representing body, toward their Minorities' special needs, as well; this is a BBF.
Not Akinci, but Cypriots may provide, as Cypriots the way, in Turkey.
...not the other way around.
He has only to demonstrate his conviction to his Flag, if he is a Cypriot, for crowds.
...and if he dares to win.
Monday, June 08, 2020
No crossings from the north yet, situation still unclear
https://cyprus-mail.com/2020/06/08/north-keeps-crossings-closed-turkish-cypriot-workers-exasperated/#comment-4946160366
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...well said.
Cypriots know better, the difference between "Greeks" and Greeks, they know that "Greeks" and "Turks" are the same, no different. And they know that Turks are not "Turks" as well.
...it is not so hard to understand, if you are Cypriot.
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...well said.
Cypriots know better, the difference between "Greeks" and Greeks, they know that "Greeks" and "Turks" are the same, no different. And they know that Turks are not "Turks" as well.
...it is not so hard to understand, if you are Cypriot.
Sunday, June 07, 2020
Cyprus Welcomes Egypt’s New Initiative for Ceasefire in Libya
https://see.news/cyprus-welcomes-egypts-initiative-for-ceasefire-in-libya/
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...while Libya has found support from Turkey, in the end, Peace will be found by the Agreements Libyans will make with all their neighbours; Egypt especially.
And while the Leadership is UN backed, let's remember its credibility was lost when the Legislature removed itself, in opposition; at odds with each other without a common political ground.
...indeed, it is the Muslim Brotherhood, Haftar and his supporters fight against, this Leadership; oh the irony.
While Turkey and Russia may come to blows, with Syrian proxies, in (read: for) Libya, i have to ask myself why; how this issue has gone to an International crisis from a Civil War, with Mr. Erdogan's decision to link it through oil and gas exploration, to his hostility toward Cyprus, and Greece.
...it is not "equity" that Mr. Erdogan is seeking, for the Muslim Brotherhood in effect, but Supremacy for himself.
Indeed, it goes both ways, UN recognition. Libya cannot dismiss such recognition in Cyprus. Nor can it, by extension, ignore, the Principals at least on which UNCLOS was formed, (none of it's neighbours do in any case, but Turkey), without the withdrawal of such support.
...i shutter to think of the "spin" involved if this escalates further, who Americans will be fighting with; the Brotherhood, or the Russians?
...and if America joined with Russia, against the Brotherhood and Turkey, to Free Libya: i have to ask what of the other fights Turkey brews; he may get what he wishes for but not what he wants, with a "new" Turkey, beyond the Treaty of Lausanne.
I remain Hopeful, cooler heads will prevail. Erdogan has a Legacy to build, to "be" infamous or famous; to who?
...interesting times.
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...while Libya has found support from Turkey, in the end, Peace will be found by the Agreements Libyans will make with all their neighbours; Egypt especially.
And while the Leadership is UN backed, let's remember its credibility was lost when the Legislature removed itself, in opposition; at odds with each other without a common political ground.
...indeed, it is the Muslim Brotherhood, Haftar and his supporters fight against, this Leadership; oh the irony.
While Turkey and Russia may come to blows, with Syrian proxies, in (read: for) Libya, i have to ask myself why; how this issue has gone to an International crisis from a Civil War, with Mr. Erdogan's decision to link it through oil and gas exploration, to his hostility toward Cyprus, and Greece.
...it is not "equity" that Mr. Erdogan is seeking, for the Muslim Brotherhood in effect, but Supremacy for himself.
Indeed, it goes both ways, UN recognition. Libya cannot dismiss such recognition in Cyprus. Nor can it, by extension, ignore, the Principals at least on which UNCLOS was formed, (none of it's neighbours do in any case, but Turkey), without the withdrawal of such support.
...i shutter to think of the "spin" involved if this escalates further, who Americans will be fighting with; the Brotherhood, or the Russians?
...and if America joined with Russia, against the Brotherhood and Turkey, to Free Libya: i have to ask what of the other fights Turkey brews; he may get what he wishes for but not what he wants, with a "new" Turkey, beyond the Treaty of Lausanne.
I remain Hopeful, cooler heads will prevail. Erdogan has a Legacy to build, to "be" infamous or famous; to who?
...interesting times.
Saturday, June 06, 2020
Akinci calls for clarity over checkpoint openings
https://cyprus-mail.com/2020/06/06/akinci-calls-for-clarity-over-checkpoint-openings/
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...sorry, just to be more accurate tuoskrut; Tengri may be Turkish, and a Turk, but, being for "Turkishness", the dogma that has torn Cyprus apart for decades, and is now tearing Turkey itself apart, he is more accurately described, to be clear, as a "Turk". Turks are not like him.
...as a matter of fact, from a Cypriot point of view it is easy to say that "Greeks" and "Turks" are not different, they are the same, given how different they are to "us", those of us, Greek and Turkish.
Indeed, with the coming election in the occupied territories, who will win?
...so far, in Cyprus, it is not "them".
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