Sweden and Finland NATO Membership: The Calculus of Alliance Politics
A reason for the Turkish reservations about Sweden’s and Finland’s membership is the arms embargo on the Turkish defense industry.
Politics
Germany bans PKK rallies in northwestern cities
According to Cologne police, rallies by PKK-affiliated organization NAV-DEM scheduled for today (Thursday) in Cologne and Leverkusen were forbidden due to repeated…
Turkish security forces seize landmines in Afrin
Since it came into force in 1999, the Ottawa Treaty, which outlaws anti-personnel mines, have been ratified or acceded by…
Turkey warns Greece to refrain from tension
Talking to reporters at Ankara’s Esenboga Airport before leaving for Belarus, PM Yildirim stated: “We explicitly expressed to Greek Prime…
Turkey-US relations close to breaking, warns FM
Cavusoglu warned that, strained due to American support for the YPG in Syria, Turkish relations with the U.S. are close…
Over 1,350 terrorists neutralized in Afrin operation
On Monday 12 February, the Turkish Armed Forces announced that a total of 1,369 PKK/KCK/PYD-YPG and Daesh terrorists have been…
A Divided Europe and Turkey
Hesitant behavior displayed by European countries with regard to the terror groups that target Turkey illustrates the fact that they…
Turkish, Free Syrian Army forces capture villages in W. Afrin
The villages of Nesriyya and Dukkan in Jandaris, western Afrin, were cleared of PYD/PKK terrorists during the operation.
Mattis to meet Turkish counterpart amid Manbij row
During a visit to the Pentagon’s press office, Mattis told reporters that the U.S. will continue to work with Turkey…
Where does Iran and Russia stand in Afrin?
Iran’s red lines concerning intervention in Syria are the presence of the regime and the securing of the resistance line.…
Erdogan rejects opposition call to work with Assad
In response to Kilicdaroglu, on Thursday President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said “What will we talk about to a murderer who…
Reign of Terror in Northern Syria: Displacement Routine by the PYD
The PYD, under U.S. military and diplomatic protection, has committed vast human rights violations ranging from arming children to training…
PYD/PKK kidnaps minority teens into battle
Isho Hanna and Elias Hanna, both aged 19, were on their way to university in Haskah when the Asayesh kidnapped…
PYD/PKK-Daesh cooperation in Afrin
In order to aid their fight against the Turkish Armed Forces and the Free Syrian Army, PYD/PKK released Daesh members…
Turkey requests extradition of Mihrac Ural from Russia
Responsible for attacks in Reyhanli, Hatay in May 2013, which left 52 people dead, Ural is being sought by an…
Operation Olive Branch neutralizes 649 terrorists
With the Operation Olive Branch taking place, the Turkish Red Crescent has announced that it is preparing for the accommodation…
European Parliament member ignores PKK threat
During an interview published on Saturday 27 January, Piri stated that “For us [the EU], the PKK and its variations…
Who will oppose Syria being free from terrorism?
While Turkey has consistently called for the U.S. regime to stop funding the YPG, the Trump administration justified its support…
Operation Olive Branch secures Europe
According to Ozan Ceyhun, “Europe’s safety, NATO’s prestige and border, and protection of EU values begins on Turkey’s border.”
