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| Acer | Jan 27 2013, 12:58 AM Post #1 |
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Turkey's stance on the Syrian situation is clear - we recognize the Syrian National Coalition (SNC) as the sole legitimate representative of Syria, we want an end to the fighting, and we're willing to accept a reconciliation council composed of both SNC and pro-Assad supporters, as long as ex-President Assad is not part of that council and is not in a position of power. We call on our NATO allies who are still on the fence to clarify their views on Syria and to help us take action to end this crisis. Many nations here have declared that they view the SNC as the legitimate representative of Syria, but beyond that have taken little action. Every day we fail to act, is a day that more lives are ended and more families torn apart. To be clear, Turkey is not advocating for NATO military intervention in Syria. However, our nations must make a concerted effort in the United Nations and through other international channels to get the world to work together to resolve the Syrian situation. One action would be a resolution that passes the UNSC and preferably includes UN peacekeepers to enforce a ceasefire. Also, through private communications with China and Russia, we must bring them around to put pressure on Assad to step down or to convince his subordinates to turn on him. A note of concern for Turkey's government is that in private talks with the Russian government (OOC: in-game), possible Russian military invention in the conflict to prop up Assad's government along with the potential announcement of a Russian mutual defense pact with Syria were mentioned. While the Turkish government is not sure how much truth were in these statements versus simple rhetoric, the fact is that we need to wake up and deal with this situation before it possibly takes a turn for the worst. |
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| Jos1311 | Feb 22 2013, 03:44 AM Post #41 |
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![]() Permanent Representative to NATO _____ I find your reply to my concerns that the risk these troops run weak at best. You are proposing to deploy NATO troops in primarily Aleppo, Tartus and Damascus. This means that the troops will be situated in areas that seem to be firmly under control of the Syrian military, and their allies. The risk that these troops will become trapped is real, as they cannot simply walk out of Damascus and head towards the Turkish border without coming across any of the possible mentioned combatants. It should also be noted that according to German information the far majority of the Russian forces is located in Tartus, making the deployment and landing there will thus ensure an almost certain confrontation between the forces. If London wants to downplay these risks it is their decision, however when looking at the map and the things you are stating, it is not as simple as you want me to believe. |
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| PolishPrince | Feb 22 2013, 04:38 AM Post #42 |
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Dame Alison Mariot Leslie,Permanent Representative to NATO. - - - - While your concerns are real, and we are not trying to downplay them, if our forces are there at the public request of Mr. Assad - then there is no legitimate cause for Russian troops to block their landing... Provided they land before a coup can be instigated. |
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| Jos1311 | Feb 23 2013, 07:51 AM Post #43 |
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![]() Permanent Representative to NATO _____ The moves by the Russian Federation have been very erratic, and their latest one sees them continue their offensive operations despite the calls of al-Assad to honor the cease-fire call. You are proposing to land a NATO forces, which Russia continuously has been trying to prevent from entering into Syria, in the heart of the Russian military in Syria. Such an operation will most likely result in a direct confrontation between NATO and Russia, a matter I personally want to prevent as it is in no-ones interest to escalate the situation further. |
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| Acer | Mar 9 2013, 12:45 PM Post #44 |
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Turkey Permanent Representative to NATO Another year has gone by and the situation in Syria continues on. With the death of ex-President Assad, Syria is further on the path to become a Russian puppet nation. We cannot continue onwards and idly stand by while we let Russia run all over the Syrian people! It is unacceptable that not only does the SNC - the governing body the majority of our nations here recognize as the legitimate government of Syria - is strongly opposed to Russian interference in this matter, but that also before his death ex-President Assad had grievous concerns about his safety and wanted Russia out of the country too! We MUST take immediate, and more forceful action - on all fronts. 1. The Russian people are undeniably unhappy about the current situation. We must immediately capitalize on that and provide more support to opposition groups - publicly and with money plus other means. We need to start a cycle where opposition groups and protestors hit the streets in large numbers - and if Putin should attempt to crack down on them, that will only stir up the flames. 2. Reduce investments and trade with Russia - we do not want to starve the Russian people, but we need to make it clear to them that the international community is strongly opposed to Putin's recent actions. We don't want to alienate the Russian people and have them united behind Putin, but rather we want to give them more reasons to oppose Putin's regime and the direction he is taking Russia. 3. Immediate and increased strong support for the SNC. We should not only increase arms and money support, but we should also consider providing covert military support too. We should attempt, at the very least, to create another Afghanistan for Russia. 4. Public denunciations of Russia. We need to make Russia the social pariah of the world. 5. Assad's death - if possible, we need to attain proof that Russia was behind his death. |
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| Jos1311 | Mar 12 2013, 12:20 PM Post #45 |
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![]() Permanent Representative to NATO _____ Berlin supports more democracy in Russia and supports the opposition within the nation taking stance against the government, that said we are unwilling to intervene in the domestic politics in Russia and therefore we are unwilling to actively support the opposition in Russia, be it financially or in any other form. Berlin would however be willing to look towards the investments being made in Russia. While I cannot state that we will reduce investments and trade with Russia, we support plans that will pressure the Russian government to consider their disrespectful policies towards the Syrian people. That said I reiterate that Berllin continuous to refuse supporting the SNC in any form or manner, but understands that something needs to be done to ensure that the situation in Syria will be addressed and that a solution for the conflict will also be sought. |
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| winisle | Mar 14 2013, 05:02 PM Post #46 |
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France is of the opinion that the actions taken by Russia in Syria is reprehensible, but we agree with Germany, that a direct involvment in Russian domestic politics is something that we should refrain from, as it sets a precedence that we do not want set. We do consider reducing trade with Russia, and reliance on Russian oil and gas, something that would be prudent though. It should also reduce the financial capabilities of Russia, and thus allow us t6o show our displeasure that way. |
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Dame Alison Mariot Leslie,
6:09 AM Jul 11
