A Few Reasons Why Syria Should Not Be Trusted

Earlier I mentioned that Turkey should beware of cozying up to Syria. I ran across another column that details out a few of the reasons why:

Damascus still harbors the headquarters of at least 11 terrorist organizations. By some counts the number is higher. They receive not only safe haven, but also succor from Assad's regime.

While supposedly pursuing peace, Syria is putting the finishing touches on a deal with a former Soviet republic to purchase shoulder-fired rockets capable of downing passenger planes and helicopters, just the sort of weapon for which terrorist outfits hanker. If the deal isn't foiled, there's no guarantee Syria won't pass the portable missiles to Hizbullah or to the various anti-American Iraqi groups it sponsors and aids...

Latest reports suggest that shortly before his ouster, Saddam Hussein sought to purchase weapons of mass destruction from North Korea. The bargaining sessions and initial transfers of funds were all handled in Damascus, not only with Assad's full knowledge but with his active, "helpful" mediation...

Washington believes Syria is "facilitating the flow of people, money and goods" to sabotage the Americans is Iraq....Even British Foreign Minister Jack Straw demanded Syria do more to live up to its international commitments and control the terror emanating from its borders.

Now If I was in a position of power in Turkey, I'd be a little concerned about befriending such a peace-loving nation.

Assad is nothing if not unstable. Sometimes circumstances make for strange bedfellows. The trick is knowing when to get out of bed.