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Re: Value of NATO?
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Thu, 30 Jan 2003 10:21:46 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story2&cid=540&e=3&u=/ap/20030129/ap_on_re_mi_ea/nato_iraq
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> Apparently, if I'm reading the story right, NATO planners don't want to
> discuss what to do if Iraq attacks Turkey.
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> That strikes me as imprudent. Whether you think a war with Iraq is justified
> or not or whether NATO should participate or not (1), it seems to me that
> Turkey is a NATO member and ought to be entitled to help if it's attacked.
> Isn't that the point of the whole alliance, to defend each other?
If that attack is in self-defence as result of illegal attacks launched from US
bases inside Turkey, then I don't see why they should?
If the attack is an unprovoked attack by Iraq, then a NATO level response is
justified.
I expect the chances of Iraq launching an attack on Turkey which would require
a NATO level response is slim.
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> It's one thing for France and Germany to say they won't help prosecute a war>
I heard on the Radio this morning that, despite their rumblings, Germany will
allow overflight rights.
> (and I'm hopeful that will be enough to dampen down some of the saber
> rattling going on lately) but it's quite another for NATO to welsh on
> obligations for defense against attack.
Those damn Welsh are to blame again. It’s all those leeks and daffodils they
eat!
Scott A
> That's way different than prosecute,
> isn't it?
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> 1 - it isn't... they shouldn't...
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> ++Lar
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