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
Assad offers autonomy to the PYD
The Assad regime reportedly offered autonomy to the PKK/PYD terrorist group in return for withdrawal from areas under its control,…
Barzani fails to survive after referendum
“As a Peshmerga, I will continue at the service of our people; I refuse to get any extension and will…
Turkey’s threefold fight against FETO, DAESH, and the PKK continues
Since 2015, the PKK has been responsible for the deaths of more than 1,200 Turkish security personnel and civilians, including…
Iraq suspends military operations in disputed regions
On Saturday an Iraqi army officer confirmed that Iraqi federal forces have obtained 40 oil wells from the Kurdish Peshmerga…
EU needs Turkey more, says ex-enlargement chief
The ex-chief criticized the selective approach to terrorist organizations, stating that “All terrorist groups must face the same treatment and…
Turkey to lead on humanitarian assistance
In comparison to the U.S., which spent $6.3 billion on humanitarian aid, Turkey spent $6 billion in 2016.
Iraq PM: referendum results must be “entirely annulled”
“We warned them [the KRG] not to hold the poll, but to no avail,” he said.
Irreversible damage caused by the KRG
“Regardless of whatever decision the northern Iraqi administration takes, the point we reach today clearly shows that any decision they…
Post-election Austria: A New Era for the Institutionalization of Islamophobia?
Every cloud has a silver lining. While the social democratic lead government has not proved a recipe against the Islamophobic…
Independence put on hold
Amid the military operation conducted by the central Baghdad administration in Kirkuk, the KRG administration proposed on Wednesday to freeze…
Turkey praised for its humanitarian efforts
Filippo Grandi addressed Turkey as a “generous humanitarian donor,” following its pledge to spend $50 million on supporting Rohingya refuges.
Turkey still awaits extradition of Fetullah Gulen
According to the extradition treaty, which was signed in 1979 and came to force in 1981, both countries are obliged…
Barzani is losing political legitimacy
Speaking at a news conference party spokesman Shorsh Haji stated: “They have to resign from their posts. At the same…
Could the Turkey-Iran Rapprochement permanently solve the Syrian Crisis?
Iran may face two major risks in the current phase: an extensive Israeli attack and second, the incrimination of Trump’s…
The US refuses to extradite a terrorist
The extradition treaty between Turkey and the US, which was signed in 1978 and came into force two years later,…
Barzani loses power step by step
“The court views Rasul’s statements as a kind of incitement against the Iraqi Armed Forces,” it added, noting that the…
What’s Next For the KRG After the Loss of Kirkuk?
Being successful against Daesh, capturing Kirkuk within a day and being supported by regional and international actors, the Iraqi central…
Iraq forces take control of Kirkuk
While no detailed information was provided, on Tuesday, a ministry spokesman announced that all oil fields and facilities in Kirkuk…
