http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/middle_east_and_asia/middle_east98.jpg
notice how Iran is on one side, and Syria on the other side of the southern border of Turkey, where it meets Iraq.
Now notice, how easily accessible UAE is for naval supply ships, or even Israel or Egypt to Iraq.
If you were a Gneral wanting to win a war, and considered Iran and Syria enemies, would you squeeze your supplies between them, making the supply route easily accessible to enemy combatants??
2007-10-16 03:46:19 · 7 answers · asked by avail_skillz 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
quite correct, RajinCajin, that is why i pointed out three alternative routes, that are much more reliable to begin with.
2007-10-16 03:53:55 · update #1
again RajinCajin, you are correct about distance, now take a look at the distance between saudi and Iraq.
2007-10-16 03:56:38 · update #2
would kirkuk be close enough for you RajinCajin?
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iraq/kirkuk-airbase.htm
2007-10-16 04:03:09 · update #3
mitsukago, you forgot to mention Saudi arabia
2007-10-16 04:04:57 · update #4
time_wounds_all_heelz, that is right! what kind of General would I be, if this little tiff with Turkey sabatoged my entire battle, as right-wingers claim democrats are trying to do, with the Armenian genocide thing.
2007-10-16 04:14:39 · update #5
We have military bases in Qatar and Kuwait so I'm not sure why that route would be a problem. Any supply route is open enemy combatants. Supply route Michigan is one of the most dangerous supply roads in Iraq. So it doesn't matter what supply routes we use there are plenty of enemy combatants waiting. And they fly supplies into Qatar or usually Kuwait and then they are driven to their destination bases in Iraq. ( I know this because I have a friend who's stationed in Kuwait and his unit drives the supplies up into Baghdad)
But some times supplies are flown directly to their destination. Just depends on what it is.
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2007-10-16 04:25:59 · answer #1 · answered by Shel 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Political enemies and enemies of war are different things. Turkey is capable of staving off conflict from neighboring Iran. Turkey has a direct connection to the border of Iraq. Turkey has stable diplomatic relations with the US even if they are mad at the US for poor judgment in foreign policies. Isreal is too unstable politically and with constant palistine conflicts it would be difficult transporting from Isreal through Jordan into Iraq. Same goes for Egypt who lacks a clear path into Iraq. Turkey is the most logical choice, and until Turkey boots the US out, it will continue to be the best choice.
About Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is Huge and too far south of where supplies and support would be needed. Am I wrong in thinking that the bulk of US trouble is in northern Iraq? Isn't Northern Iraq where the majority of population exists? If I am wrong on these facts then dismiss my arguement. Saudi Arabia as I see it is not near as strong as Turkey is in 9 out of 10 areas. Economy, Technology, Energy production and consumption, population, politics, etc... I must be wrong and should study it more but if these assumptions are mostly correct then I am not convinced that Saudi Arabia would be better.
The answer to your question about if I would squeeze my supplies into Iraq through Turkey or not is yes.
I have a question for you - How can you say the supply lines are easily accessible in Turkey? That sounds like a dangerous assumption on Turkey's ability to protect itself. There are other options but honestly, Turkey is the best option. Perhaps I don't understand your question.
2007-10-16 11:00:58 · answer #2 · answered by mitsukago 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Even so, with the support of both Russia and China, Iran and Syria have many, many options where supply routes are concerned. They've been planning for a U.S. attack for nearly two years now and I'm sure the scenario you've painted in your question has been covered extensively by all parties involved. Nevertheless, your point is valid and actually appears to be taking shape.
2007-10-16 10:52:50 · answer #3 · answered by Bumblebee711 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Turkey is our most powerfull and stable allie in the area.
If Iran or Syria tried to shut down those supply lines they'd have to invade Turkey,not smart.
The big danger is Pelousey and company deliberately pissing off Turkey and closing the supply line that way.
2007-10-16 11:16:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
So we are supposed to have only one supply route? How is that tactically sound?
I love you keyboard commandos!
You also have to consider distance from target. Air space to fly over. This isn't just for supplies this is also for ground support! If I am a soldier requesting support in Mosul I want my jets flying from Turkey not Israel!
Right but all the news I have read the concern is support and supplies for troops in Northern Iraq!
2007-10-16 10:52:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
What kind of general would you be if you relied on ONE route for supplies.
2007-10-16 11:12:26 · answer #6 · answered by time_wounds_all_heelz 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
What's your point, Rommel?
2007-10-16 10:50:30 · answer #7 · answered by Major Deek 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋