I don't know. Your point is also valid for Kuwait and the UAE. I can only assume it has something to do with the Arab Shia State.
Anyway it's interesting to contemplate but it's the writer's opinion and while the Middle East is a mess and quite inviting to external influences it's much harder to dictate outcomes. There's a discussion thread on the topic here: http://www.armedforcesjournal.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38374866
The Turks have taken exception to the article, and map, and the thread is very Turk-centred. I suppose you'll find it interesting since you're there. It's funny how one guy claims there's no discrimination against minorities in Turkey!
I don't know. Your point is also valid for Kuwait and the UAE. I can only assume it has something to do with the Arab Shia State.
Anyway it's interesting to contemplate but it's the writer's opinion and while the Middle East is a mess and quite inviting to external influences it's much harder to dictate outcomes. There's a discussion thread on the topic here:
http://www.armedforcesjournal.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38374866
The Turks have taken exception to the article, and map, and the thread is very Turk-centred. I suppose you'll find it interesting since you're there. It's funny how one guy claims there's no discrimination against minorities in Turkey!