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davidpdx

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6. Thanks for posting that

Reply to Katashi_itto (Original post)

Wed Sep 4, 2013, 02:52 PM

Sep 2013

It is interesting to read about each side's motivations in what is happening in Syria. The entire thing is a power struggle over who controls the region.

One of the things I found telling in the article is that Turkey is arming rebels out of Istanbul. This is a country that wants to host the Olympics in 2020 and maintains that it is a safe city. Yet if Turkey is doing this they are opening themselves to terrorist attacks (in retaliation) from other sides that are not happy about their activities.

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Syria Facts: The Complete Guide to All the Global Players Involved in the Syrian Conflict [View all] Katashi_itto Sep 2013 OP

You should post the actual link ... polly7 Sep 2013 #1

?? I did post the actual link. it's hyperlinked to "read more". Katashi_itto Sep 2013 #3

You can grouse about "thought leader" I personally liked the way it gave a good rundown of the key Katashi_itto Sep 2013 #4

Saudis are the real cancer in that region eissa Sep 2013 #2

Agree! Katashi_itto Sep 2013 #5

Thanks for posting that davidpdx Sep 2013 #6

Very useful overview of countries involved in Syria situation. KittyWampus Sep 2013 #7