Topic: Middle-east power 2

Sea_Cadet · September 3rd, 2004

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Originally Posted by GuyontheRight

Israel is number 1, Eygpt number 2, Iran number 3.

This is totally true because in Israel service is Compulsory and it's also patriotic to serve there.

Unlike here, where some do not respect military types, At least where I'm from which is a liberal town in southern California.

Turkey isn't exactly in the middle east. It's more like Europe even though it is a muslim country.

godofthunder9010 · September 3rd, 2004

The reason Turkey isn't actually "Europe" but it is "Middle East" is simple. Its in Asia (except a very small corner of it), not Europe. What part of Asia? The middle east of course. (If its not the Middle East, what would you call it?) That makes them a Middle East country. Consider that they have a border with Iraq, Syria and Iran. Pretty good trick for being in Europe, don't you think? Whether you consider them "a middle east" country or not, they couldn't be much better positioned to involve themselves directly in the Middle East neighborhootd. They are also predominantly Muslim. They were once at the heart of Islam. They just are not as backwards as a lot of other countries in the neighborhood. They are also a member of NATO which is probably the biggest tie to Europe.

SHERMAN · September 3rd, 2004

Well, Id put it like this:

1-Israel
2-Egypt
3-Turkey(if you consider it a part of the rgion.)

GuyontheRight · September 3rd, 2004

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Don't forget Syria, its somewhat formidable although no match for Israel.

There conventional military would have folded alot quicker then Saddam's. Syria's greatest asset is Hezbollah.

SHERMAN · September 3rd, 2004

The Syrians are in a poor state right now.....

GuyontheRight · September 3rd, 2004

And getting poorer, France and the USA are starting to pick up the heat to get Lahoud and his Syran cronies out of Lebanon, although, thats not looking very good considering his term was just extended.

SHERMAN · September 3rd, 2004

this is off topic...but they dident make a time ultimatum, so they are not showing teeth.

FlyingFrog · September 3rd, 2004

I just simply stating out my opinion on this topic:

1. Turkey
2. Iran
3. Israel
4. Saudi Arab
5. Egypt

GuyontheRight · September 3rd, 2004

Iran should not be that far up, Eygpt is much better equipped, and so is Israel and Turkey.

SHERMAN · September 4th, 2004

LOL. I really dont see how Iran and Turkey stand before Egypt or Israel.

September 3rd, 2004	Post 12
godofthunder9010 Tribunus Laticlavius Gear	The reason Turkey isn't actually "Europe" but it is "Middle East" is simple. Its in Asia (except a very small corner of it), not Europe. What part of Asia? The middle east of course. (If its not the Middle East, what would you call it?) That makes them a Middle East country. Consider that they have a border with Iraq, Syria and Iran. Pretty good trick for being in Europe, don't you think? Whether you consider them "a middle east" country or not, they couldn't be much better positioned to involve themselves directly in the Middle East neighborhootd. They are also predominantly Muslim. They were once at the heart of Islam. They just are not as backwards as a lot of other countries in the neighborhood. They are also a member of NATO which is probably the biggest tie to Europe. __________________ "It is well that war is so terrible, else we should grow too fond of it." - General Robert E. Lee Warning, critical pebkac error in the iD10t!! pebkac\wtflolurpwnzd\snafuroflmao.exe called iD10t, iD10t failed to respond!! System in danger!! "It takes a big man to admit when he's wrong. I am NOT a big man." -Chevy Chase

September 3rd, 2004	Post 13
SHERMAN Milforum Moderator Gear	Well, Id put it like this: 1-Israel 2-Egypt 3-Turkey(if you consider it a part of the rgion.) __________________ Breath dust, eat grease, drink diesel. Sleep standing up and fight sitting down. Think you'r a man? Join the tanks!

September 3rd, 2004	Post 18
FlyingFrog Tribuni Angusticlavii	I just simply stating out my opinion on this topic: 1. Turkey 2. Iran 3. Israel 4. Saudi Arab 5. Egypt __________________ From Corporals to Generals. Rising Dragons of Middle Kingdom. http://s3.invisionfree.com/PLA_MILIT...TURE/index.php

September 3rd, 2004	Post 15
SHERMAN Milforum Moderator Gear	The Syrians are in a poor state right now.....

September 3rd, 2004	Post 16
GuyontheRight Tribuni Angusticlavii	And getting poorer, France and the USA are starting to pick up the heat to get Lahoud and his Syran cronies out of Lebanon, although, thats not looking very good considering his term was just extended.

September 3rd, 2004	Post 17
SHERMAN Milforum Moderator Gear	this is off topic...but they dident make a time ultimatum, so they are not showing teeth.

September 3rd, 2004	Post 19
GuyontheRight Tribuni Angusticlavii	Iran should not be that far up, Eygpt is much better equipped, and so is Israel and Turkey.

September 4th, 2004	Post 20
SHERMAN Milforum Moderator Gear	LOL. I really dont see how Iran and Turkey stand before Egypt or Israel.