The absence of Turkey as a pivotal contributor to the unfolding events taking place within Libya is quite possibly an error, the seriousness of which could become increasingly apparent within the very near future.

Turkey is uniquely placed as a both a member of NATO and a secular Muslim country neighbouring Europe and the Arab world.

In recent years Turkey has grown in influence in the Middle East having skilfully through increasing diplomatic efforts and a positive policy of "zero problems with neighbouring countries", become a respected role model and practical example of how a country can remain true to its Islamic routes, whilst both tolerating and respecting a Christian minority and developing a thriving economy.

What are their views and opinions regarding the current events taking place in the Arab world and in particular the involvement of foreign forces within Libya? The silence from Turkey is almost deafening, but it is not too late to seek the counsel of this country regarding the unfolding events taking place on its doorstep.

Whatever else he might be Col Gadhafi is not a coward and as military experts have been telling us for many years, irrespective of the technology available, a war will never been won from the air alone, only upon the ground and does anyone believe it is either desirable, or wise for the ground forces of western countries to become involved in a civil war in another Arab country, irrespective of reason?

Before this war becomes a bloody mess, the good offices and not inconsiderable diplomatic skills of Turkey should be humbly requested and the sooner, the better.

The plain fact is the customs, cultural roots and Islamic heritage within the countries of the Middle East and the Muslim World as a whole are not well understood in the West and this is why Turkey is such a pivitol player and influence in this part of the world.

Quite why Turkey has been side lined during the unfolding events taking place in the Middle East right now, is both difficult to understand and quite possibly a serious error on the part of Nato and the Western countries currently engaged in a very difficult policenman role in what is rapidely becoming a civil war within Libya.

Terrence Aubrey. Confidential Matchmakers

About the Author:
Terrence Aubrey is English and now lives in Spain. He has travelled the world extensively which he has found personally enriching, highly educational, mind expanding and humbling, all in equal measure. Travelling within and experiencing the culture and beauty of the Ukraine whilst establishing his international online dating agency was particularly interesting and enjoyable and it is now a country that he loves. He has written many articles covering a variety of topical issues and is something of an expert for those worldwide that hope to find a Russian Bride and you can learn more at:-http://www.confidentialmatchmakers.com