I think Miliband's intervention in Syrria most likely again may have led to fewer people being killed in the long-tetm. It would have been far harder for a moderate and western-friendly Islamist… (View Post)

Yes, I agree, overall. The rightwing press are thundering.about it, but really he has no good options. A lot of self-righteous hot air is coming across. (View Post)

"Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus PM Üstel: “Our region has turned into a ring of fire. Missiles are flying over the island, drones are exploding in the south. The wrong and irresponsible ste… (View Post)

Well, to begin with, I've spent fair lengths of time in Cyprus over the years, and there's far from.a consensus over the bases. Many see them as a deterrent against the Turks, which doesn&#… (View Post)

I would also say thst it's fairly obvious that the drones have been targetted specifically against Akrotiri so far, and the Greek jets today, probably in co-ordination with thr R.A.F., have effe… (View Post)