When Did the Concept of Terrorism Become Exclusively Negative?
Over the span of 125 years, the concept of terrorism changed its meaning from “almost acceptable” to “unacceptable” and “purely evil”.
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Is a New Adana Agreement on the Agenda?
Russia has long argued for the reactivation of the Adana protocol to facilitate direct contacts between Damascus and Ankara, knowing…
Making Sense of Turkey’s Military Operations in Northern Syria
There is the likelihood that Operation Peace Spring might be resumed in the projected safe zone area if the PKK/PYD…
The Propaganda War over Northern Syria: Who Wins? Who Loses?
Why do European countries harshly criticize Turkey’s Operation Peace Spring in Northern Syria? One of the answers lies in the…
Why Turkey Is Dismantling the YPG from Northern Syria
No doubt, Operation Peace Spring will take its place in the history books as a military operation through which Turkey’s…
Sanctions Will Not Deter Turkey but Only Weaken the NATO Alliance
The US has not understood its longtime ally at all. Turkey wants to prevent the establishment of a PKK communist…
The YPG Has a Bloody History in Syria, But the West Turns a Blind Eye
How can a terrorist organization such as the PKK, which is regarded as a prohibited terrorist organization both in Europe…
What Will Be Turkey’s Possible Operation Plan in Syria?
The joint Syrian-Turkish operation aims initially to liberate Arab areas from the YPG. This clearly contradicts with the critics who…
Al Hol Camp in Hasakah might breed the Next Generation of Daesh
The situation in Al Hol camp has a huge potential to create the next generation of Daesh, similar to Camp…
Will Turkey and the US overcome their Disagreements over Syria?
If the U.S. withdraws from Syria under a deal to let the Turks in, it could significantly mend US-Turkey relations;…
What Does Russia Want From Syria?
The task of Russia looks much more complex and goes beyond specific case of the Syrian civil war, having military…
Only a Just Constitutional Committee Will Safeguard Syria’s Future
The formation of the constitutional committee in line with the UN Security Council Resolution 2254 has been a major obstacle…
What is Happening in Kashmir? A Chronology
A blockade continues to be imposed in Indian-administered Kashmir since the Indian Government revoked Kashmir’s special constitutional status on August…
Will One Million People return to Syria’s Safe Zone?
It is clear that if 350,000 Syrian refugees returned back to the tiny areas of northern Aleppo and Afrin, the…
Mothers’ Sit-In Protests in Diyarbakir: A Catalyst for Resistance against the PKK?
The mass protest by the families, whose children were abducted and recruited by the PKK, may become a game changer…
S-400 Sanctions: What Will Be the Price Paid by Turkey?
Turkish defense industry might have to bear the burden of losses from being removed from the F-35 program and supply…
An Alternative Vendor for Turkey’s Missile Defense: Eurosam’s SAMP/T
Eurosam’s SAMP/T offer provided a wide range of opportunities compared to other bidders from the U.S., Russia and China. However,…
Turkey’s Counter-Terrorism Strategy and Operation Claw
Turkey’s recent military operation, Operation Claw, is a continuation of Turkey’s counter-terrorism strategy of maintaining active military presence and fight…
What’s Behind Turkey and Iran’s Joint Operation on the PKK?
Turkey and Iran are closest to finally reaching a point where they can cooperate for stability in their own countries…
