What if the US and Turkey Agree on Manbij?
The low profiled cross-border military operation there aims to disrupt the connection between Sinjar and Qandil, preventing the YPG from receiving logistic support.
The Decline of Diplomacy: How Trump is Destroying the Middle East
Another example to see how Trumpian diplomacy destroys the Middle East is the commitment to protect the PKK-YPG’s (which is listed as a terrorist organization by the U.
Education matters: Why does Turkey operate schools in the Euphrates Shield Region of Syria?
In total, the military operation cleared 1,000 km from terrorist groups including the PKK/YPG and Daesh.
Is the Turkey-US Agreement Still Valid in Manbij?
Secretary of State, Pompeo, held a bilateral meeting in Brussels to talk about current political rifts between Ankara and Washington, specifically to discuss how both sides can work towards overcoming the issue of PKK/YPG presence in Manbij.
Macron Tries to Nudge Trump on Syria Policy
Using the PKK’s Syrian branch the YPG, the Obama administration brought great strains to the relationship with Turkey as well.
The PKK’s Exploitation of Women: Assumptions vs. Realities
The Independent covered this story referring to a PKK-affiliated YPG female member.
What Does the Snap Election Mean for Turkish Foreign Policy?
The ongoing Astana process, Turkey’s fight against the PKK, and the current political rift between Ankara and Washington over the issue of the PKK-YPG are forcing Ankara to take a more comprehensive strategy regarding the Syrian crisis.
Pentagon dismisses Trump’s “rumours” of an exit from Syria
financial and military aid towards the PYD/YPG in northern Syria has caused much friction between Turkish-American relations.
Does Pentagon’s 2019 Budget Deny Trump’s Latest Syria Statement?
” However, Trump previously promised the Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan that he will immediately stop arm deliveries to the YPG in Syria, which didn’t happen.
What does US Withdrawal from Syria Mean for Turkey?
It is important to investigate the implications of Trump’s unsettled withdrawal decision for Turkey, and evaluate this new development in relation to the Ankara-Washington disagreement over the issue of American support for the YPG.
Astana Round 2 – Erdogan, Putin, Rouhani commit to Syrian territorial integrity
While the three presidents unanimously agreed on terrorism being the main concern for Syria, President Erdogan stressed the need to counter the YPG/PYD threat it faces along the Syria-Turkey border.
Surprise visit by President Erdogan is welcomed by a joyous and relieved Hatay
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In recent years the YPG, the Syrian branch of the internationally recognized terror organization PKK, has increased its activity emanating from Syria since they took advantage of the Civil War and occupied the northern regions in 2012.
What “America First” May Mean for the Middle East
Ironically, the Obama administration had refused to intervene in Syria early in the conflict until the emergence of Daesh, to which it responded with a policy of supporting “local partners” such as the YPG in northern Syria.
How Old is France’s Latest Syria Move?
Combined with statements made by the YPG, recent developments have made it seem that France will take the place of the U.
The PKK and its Complicated Future
The PKK/YPG had vowed that Afrin would be Turkey’s Vietnam.
Can Manbij serve as a Model for US-Turkey Cooperation in Syria?
support for the YPG while the Trump administration has seen the group as its “local partner” in the coalition’s anti-Daesh efforts.
New Cold War heats up around Cyprus
continues to support the PKK-linked YPG in northern Syria while EU members harbor suspects connected to a coup attempt in July 2016 to forcibly oust Turkey’s democratically elected government, Turkey may align itself with Russia.
Strategic Exit in Afrin, but Whose Strategy?
Hence, the YPG forces fled the city not as a result of their strategic planning, but out of despair.
How will Turkey carry out its Military Campaign beyond Afrin?
n the 58th day of the military campaign Operation Olive Branch, Turkey declared its victory against the PKK/YPG in Afrin.
Is Pompeo the Right Man for a Trumpian Foreign Policy?
In the anti-Daesh coalition efforts, the administration allowed CENTCOM to take the lead and continued the policy of allying with “local partners” (YPG) to defeat Daesh, resulting in tensions with NATO ally Turkey.
