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October 13, 2012

So Much for Turkey's 'Zero-Problems' Policy

Ramzy Baroud, Asia Times

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Turkey's response to stray Syrian mortar shells has led to it being branded a NATO-aligned warmonger intent on opening the door for a wider conflict with Western intervention. While Ankara can point to worsening Kurdish and border situations, these don't justify war.

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TAGGED: Syria, Ankara, Turkey, North Atlantic Treaty Organization

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