Turkey may be involved in Syrian warAugust 3, 2011 - 17:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A newly assertive Turkey could be sucked into a regional war in Syria, a conflict compared to which Libyan hostilities look like a walk on the beach, The Times reports. Turkey’s Islamist Government has been toughening its position on Syrian regime whom, until recently, it considered a friend, according to journalist James Bone. “Turkey’s army, the second-largest in NATO, according to some data, elaborated an emergency plan of creating ‘buffer zone’ on the territory of its former colony. This step will be equivalent to encroachment,” the article reads. Possibly, in future Syria will fall under influence of Sunnis and become Turkey’s vassal again thus displeasing Iran, Alawis and Hezbollah. According to information, Iran directed militia to support Syrian intelligence, according to the article. Syrians running towards the Turkish border rise Turkish flags and outcry “Only Allah and Erdogan can rescue us.” “Despite colossal risk, the seduction to mediate for the sake of Sunnis rescue may be irresistible for Turkey,” the article concludes. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |