tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931823604650138780.post7843283486568438161..comments2023-10-30T10:10:12.275-04:00Comments on Conversations on Diplomacy and Power Politics: World Economic Forum, Davos 2009Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931823604650138780.post-17090016645223753562009-02-02T21:35:00.000-05:002009-02-02T21:35:00.000-05:00Well, it's clear that Erdogan's standing has becom...Well, it's clear that Erdogan's standing has become more solidified. He defended the "Turkish Republic" as he referred to it. His fans and well-wishers thronged the airport to greet him. When I last checked, the masses usually only did that for rock stars.<BR/><BR/>The media says the military dealings both countries partake in will not be affected. If the Turkish public has their way, this will certainly change.<BR/><BR/>Let's see how things fare.Zeeshan Suhailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11067478593693403308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931823604650138780.post-60493395326340024142009-02-02T18:23:00.000-05:002009-02-02T18:23:00.000-05:00Zeeshan, Understood and agreed, that was a strong ...Zeeshan, <BR/>Understood and agreed, that was a strong news story, What is your take on it the short-term implications?DFaziohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01506597563042132773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5931823604650138780.post-39208698028019537402009-02-01T21:19:00.000-05:002009-02-01T21:19:00.000-05:00Hi Dalai,Interesting how you didnt mention the Tur...Hi Dalai,<BR/>Interesting how you didnt mention the Turkish PM and his spat with the Israeli President. That was definitely a highlight of Davos in Europe and the Middle East. <BR/>Looking forward to your thoughts on that,<BR/>ZeeshanZeeshan Suhailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11067478593693403308noreply@blogger.com