On Monday, September 22, 2008, the Turkish government submitted the new parliamentary motion that prologues the authorized transverse operations along the border of northern Iraq (See Figure 1). Turkey's motive in the region is to maintain a secure border and cease all terrorist activity, led by the PKK. The Turkish newspaper Hurriyet states: " The terrorist threat and attacks by outlaw PKK separatists, which took shelter in the north of Iraq, continued against peace, security,national unity and territorial integrity of Turkey." Turkey has adopted an aggressive military stance to the terrorist activities in northern Iraq for the last two years. Analyzing this motion, it is clear that they will continue with this stand.
Although the mandate was passed, there will still be discussions about the decision that was made. In a week the Turkish Parliament (TMBB), will gather once more to finalize this motion.
The most interesting observation, in the domestic level, about this issue would be that the opposition parties, CHP (Republican Peoples Party) and MHP (Nationalist Movement Party), have put their support to the motion. In the political arena there is no doubt that this motion will pass. This has been a solid demonstration that the opposition parties and the government can collectively work, in order t
o maximize the national interests. It is a step in the right direction, to decrease turmoil that the political arena has been in for too long.However, in the international level, it should be considered that the Turkish military presence in northern Iraq will continue to exist, at least for another year. It is clear that the Iraqi government will have no say in this matter, considering that they are not capable of securing the borders and ceasing terrorist activity. Iraqi motives are an enigma, almost impossible to solve, in contrary to the Turkish motives, which are justified under the United Nations.
1 comments:
Your blog instantaneously grasped my attention due its interesting and educational nature. It’s focus on Turkey’s extended stay in Iraq was a new political issue that I had not known of but am extremely glad to have learnt about. You concisely incorporate many aspects of Turkey’s politics showing your apprehensive understanding in the politics of Turkey. Furthermore, the choice of such a topic is extremely well thought out. It discusses the relationship between the two countries, although sharing a border, is not usually discussed on an international level. It is definitely a strong post towards “Redefining the Middle East”, the main concept of your blog, and made me want to learn more about the relationship between Turkey and Iraq.
Given the several constraints you must have endured when writing on an issue that just happened twelve or so hours ago shows great courage, and as a reader I give you enormous credit for doing this. My main suggestions would be to dwelve further into the issue. To give a greater description of the Turkey's military position on the Iraq's border. A paragraph on this may allow the reader to learn more from reading your post. Secondly, I wanted to know more about your opinion and take on Turkey’s extended stay.
Through reading your blog I can tell you are extremely knowledgeable on politics, namely Turkey’s politics so I wished to have read an insightful review from your perspective on this issue. On a technical level, you could use a colon between your title and subtitle. The issue you wrote about which causes for a reaction and thus great discussion, exactly what blogs are here for. I just wished to have been able to read a little more background facts and more importantly about your view on this topic. You are clearly very intellectual and know so much about this topic!
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