Comments on: Georgian Warriors in Iraq http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2007/10/12/georgian-warriors-in-iraq/ Journalism and Photography from Armenia and the Surrounding Region Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:52:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=1.5.1-alpha by: Armen http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2007/10/12/georgian-warriors-in-iraq/#comment-4813 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 17:23:59 +0100 http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2007/10/12/georgian-warriors-in-iraq/#comment-4813 Tblisi Royal Academic Theatre... Tblisi Royal Academic Theatre…

]]> by: GT http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2007/10/12/georgian-warriors-in-iraq/#comment-4812 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 14:45:42 +0100 http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2007/10/12/georgian-warriors-in-iraq/#comment-4812 Bush must love these pictures, particularly the ones where the cross or priest are present. F_head crusaders. They are debating monarchy too. Bush must love these pictures, particularly the ones where the cross or priest are present. F_head crusaders. They are debating monarchy too.

]]> by: nazarian http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2007/10/12/georgian-warriors-in-iraq/#comment-4797 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 23:12:42 +0100 http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2007/10/12/georgian-warriors-in-iraq/#comment-4797 It's now that they are able to show that Georgia is not a wuss like the rest of the allies. They can earn much bigger points this way. It’s now that they are able to show that Georgia is not a wuss like the rest of the allies. They can earn much bigger points this way.

]]> by: Onnik http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2007/10/12/georgian-warriors-in-iraq/#comment-4795 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 21:15:35 +0100 http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2007/10/12/georgian-warriors-in-iraq/#comment-4795 Well, I remember when the conflict in Afghanistan started. Lots of Armenians were even volunteering to go, or at least probably offering their services for compensation or something. After all, not only is the terrain similar, but Armenians have fought their before, but as part of the Soviet army. As for the Georgians, well, I agree with your points and they're valid. However, I do find it ironic that as many countries are trying to get their boys back home, others relish the opportunity to be part of the coalition forces. Still, for an aspiring NATO member, yes, it makes perfect sense. Well, I remember when the conflict in Afghanistan started. Lots of Armenians were even volunteering to go, or at least probably offering their services for compensation or something. After all, not only is the terrain similar, but Armenians have fought their before, but as part of the Soviet army.

As for the Georgians, well, I agree with your points and they’re valid. However, I do find it ironic that as many countries are trying to get their boys back home, others relish the opportunity to be part of the coalition forces. Still, for an aspiring NATO member, yes, it makes perfect sense.

]]> by: nazarian http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2007/10/12/georgian-warriors-in-iraq/#comment-4794 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 21:00:25 +0100 http://oneworld.blogsome.com/2007/10/12/georgian-warriors-in-iraq/#comment-4794 It's a good decision by the Georgian leaders. It has two benefits for the country: 1. It reaffirms that Georgia is an American ally. If they are shrewd, they will reap some benefits for being buddies with the US - if the US doesn't abandon them at a time of crisis. 2. It provides valuable skills to the Georgian armed forces. They gain experience in Iraq which could be used in the future to defend their country. I would welcome if Armenia took a similar approach. Unfortunately, we have an Armenian diaspora in Iraq and the deployment of Armenian forces would create dangers for them. Afghanistan would be a much better choice for Armenian troops as the terrain is similar to where Armenian forces would fight in case of a conflict, and there are no Armenians living in Afghanistan. The problem with that location is that Armenia would not gain any points outlined in benefit number 1 above. It’s a good decision by the Georgian leaders. It has two benefits for the country:

1. It reaffirms that Georgia is an American ally. If they are shrewd, they will reap some benefits for being buddies with the US - if the US doesn’t abandon them at a time of crisis.

2. It provides valuable skills to the Georgian armed forces. They gain experience in Iraq which could be used in the future to defend their country.

I would welcome if Armenia took a similar approach. Unfortunately, we have an Armenian diaspora in Iraq and the deployment of Armenian forces would create dangers for them. Afghanistan would be a much better choice for Armenian troops as the terrain is similar to where Armenian forces would fight in case of a conflict, and there are no Armenians living in Afghanistan. The problem with that location is that Armenia would not gain any points outlined in benefit number 1 above.

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