Epstein Secrets

cluded that some of the spectacular suicide bombings early on in Damascus were the work of such groups. And in response to a question in the German Parliament last week, it was revealed that Germany's intelligence service estimates that about 90 bombings in Syria over the past six months were the work of

h is waging a ferocious war against its own separatist Kurds, will be particularly concerned about developments in Syria's Kurdish region, although Ankara's handling of Iraqi Kurdish autonomy suggests it may be more inclined to opt for a strategy of co- option than of intervention. EFTA00701764 Stil

015 Latest points on Saudi, Pak, Yemen: Stains: -Parliamentary debate on Pak involvement in Yemen war will continue today:--Not a single Member of Parliament has spoken in favour of Pak boots on the ground; -PM Sharif has refused to disclose details of his "understanding" with the Saudis. so far refuses t

, Turkish Foreign Minister expected any day in Islamabad; - Meanwhile, the new Saudi kid on the block. 30 year old Saudi Prince Mohammad is visiting Ankara this week. Turkish Foreign Minister visiting Iran: - references to Pak troops being part of a UN Security-Council mandated PK force; - many in Paki

d for His Majesty to declare a state of emergency in this country or any part of Malaysia." The AP says Muhyiddin's plan, "which involves suspending Parliament, has sparked national outrage, with critics slamming the move as an undemocratic means for him to hang on to power amid challenges to his leadershi

ist Attacks. The AP <https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/23/world/europe/turkey-us-embassy-terrorism-alert.html> (10/23) reports that the US Embassy in Ankara, Turkey "issued a security alert on Friday, saying it had received reports of a possible coming attack on Americans and other foreigners, and tempor

d for His Majesty to declare a state of emergency in this country or any part of Malaysia." The AP says Muhyiddin's plan, "which involves suspending Parliament, has sparked national outrage, with critics slamming the move as an undemocratic means for him to hang on to power amid challenges to his leadershi

ay. We will NEVER forget them. Semper Fi!" US Embassy In Turkey Warns Of Potential Terrorist Attacks. The AP (10/23) reports that the US Embassy in Ankara, Turkey "issued a security alert on Friday, saying it had received reports of a possible coming attack on Americans and other foreigners, and tempo

gated by states who covet Central Asian resources, though he would not specifically identify them. Tajikistan's President, Emomali Rahmon, told his Parliament on April 20, 2011: Much has been said and written about the possibility of the repetition of such events in Central Asia, [---] "I want to reiterat

s to be Lebanon's reluctance to annoy Turkey, which believes it has a crucial interest in the island's decisions. This belief dates from 1974, when Ankara ordered the invasion of Cyprus in order to protect the Turkish- speaking minority. Several thousand Turkish soldiers still occupy positions in the

in early elections this year - but it would fall short for the presidency. Erdogan would have to change the "maximum of three consecutive terms in Parliament" rule in the AK Parti and focus on keeping the government. But he may not give up so easily. According to whispers in the political corridors of A

port of the Gulenists. Erdogan will get lower numbers, but beyond that it is hard to predict, particularly the all-important cities of Istanbul and Ankara, the bastions of his power. The wild card is the declining economy. Deepening political instability, high-reaching corruption, Erdogan's incessant

MO: President ignored lessons of 2008 SOFA negotiations. There, we got creative on immunity. JS: NAM said he could do SOFA but couldn’t take it to Parliament. We insisted on going to Parliament beacause attys said without that we wouldn’t have a binding deal. MO: Will Iraq hold together? More challenges n

ia. We would like an opposition that is more broad based. Barzani could help by trying to get Syrian Kurds integrated into Syrian opposition. Baghdad-Ankara relationship is very bad. They want to get rid of NAM so pushing Iraqi Kurds to make trouble for NAM. This could be a gross miscalculation. Davutaglu

ly -- no doubt to Israel's great satisfaction. Meanwhile, Turkey is deeply concerned by the Syrian disturbances: Damascus has been the cornerstone of Ankara's ambitious Arab policy. Turkey-Syria relations have flourished in recent years as Turkey-Israel relations have grown cold. Prime Minister Recep Tayy

nded. Egypt's military rulers have suggested that they will very shortly issue a declaration indicating how authority will be exercised while Egypt's Parliament and president are elected, which parts of the 1971 Constitution will be brought back into effect, and what their own role will be. The committee that

administration has also met with the Muslim Brotherhood, the Islamist group whose political party is poised to win a major role in the country's new Parliament and remains the biggest political counterweight to the military council. Jacob Walles, a deputy assistant secretary of state, met for the first time

orcible regime change. But the increased hostility exhibited by Turkey, Syria's most powerful and best-connected neighbour, may yet prove decisive as Ankara assumes a crisis leadership role. Until the uprising tore apart old certainties, the Turkish prime minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, had invested consi