Why Arab Countries are Changing their Strategies Towards Syria
Iraq is a country still having an embassy in Syria, and its foreign minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari visited Damasucs in October and called for Syria to return to the Arab League.
How Cheap Drones Became Assets for Terrorist Organizations
Later, as of the last quarter of 2016, drones were used intensely for assaults by Daesh, both against security forces in Operation Mosul in Iraq, and against the PKK/YPG terrorist organization, which were included in Operation Raqqa in Syria, and against the Syrian regime forces.
Is the spring finally coming to the Turkey-PUK relations?
he new year has witnessed quite novel developments in Iraq from Kirkuk to Suleymaniyah, even extending to Turkey.
Pompeo’s Long Tour: How Incoherence Creates Challenges for the US in the Middle East
During his visit, Pompeo will hold talks in Jordan, Iraq, Egypt, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Kuwait.
US-Turkey Cooperation in Syria Requires Serious Strategy
rendering the Iraq-Syria border meaningless.
The Muslim Brotherhood: Rise, Fall, and Future Prospects
The emergence of Daesh and other similar groups in Syria, Iraq, Libya, and Yemen, and their engagement in violent activities compelled the people to change their approach and attitude towards these groups.
Macron’s Syria Policy: Does France want to Play the Role of the US?
In April 1991, following the First Gulf War in Iraq and the Kurdish uprisings quelled by Sadam Hussein through bloodshed, France took the initiative for an establishment of an independent Kurdish region against the Baghdad administration under the guarantee of the West with the formation of Iraqi no-fly zones in reference to the UN Security Council Resolution 688.
Turkey’s Counter-Terrorism Efforts in 2018
Turkey has also carried out operations inside Iraq both with air bombardments of strategic PKK targets and land forces to clean the ground.
Turkey’s Syria Strategy after the US Withdrawal
More importantly, Turkey’s unexpected yet comprehensive air strike against PKK positions in Northern Iraq was a strong sign that Turkey would extend same military campaigns against YPG positions in Syria.
Turkey, Russia and Iran agreed on the establishment of a constitutional commission in Syria
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While Turkey is waiting for the ‘moment’ to start its military operation against the YPG controlled areas in Northeast Syria, Sputnik News reported that the one of the commanders of the Syrian Peshmerga under the autonomous Kurdistan administration in north of Iraq - Badal Bandi - stated that their forces will move to Syria soon.
Details of Turkey’s military operation in Syria gradually disclosed
eporting for Anadolu Agency, Levent Tok and Muhammad Mislo wrote in an article, “Excluding the west of the Euphrates, YPG sits at the top of a square that deepens 45 thousand kilometer square from the line between the east of the river and Iraqi border.
Turkey’s new military operation in Syria may involve an area of 20.000km2
Is this true? Are you aware of what you are really doing?”What will be the scope of Turkey's operation to the east of the Euphrates?
According to Abdullah Agar, terror and security expert, the operation will involve an area of 20 thousand square kilometers and this time Sinjar – an area in the west of Iraq – will also be included.
How Iran is Investing in Shi’ism in the Name of Soft Power
It can be stated that Iran’s utilization of paramilitary groups and its military presence in Iraq and Syria can be regarded as “normal” due to Tehran having a higher soft power capacity than Turkey.
Is the European Defense Union Viable?
invasion of Iraq, while some EU member states supported the U.
Making Sense of Turkey’s New Counter-Terrorism Strategy
Since the July 15 failed military coup attempt, Turkey has been revolutionizing its counter-terrorism strategy, especially in containing the PKK threat not only in Turkey but also in Syria and Iraq.
Trump and the New House (of Cards)
Pushing against pro-Iranian forces in Syria, Iraq, and Yemen is another strategy the administration could pursue but so far Trump has not devised a comprehensive regional strategy against Iran.
What are the Regional Effects of Heavier Sanctions against Iran?
Prior to this event, there were heavy clashes along the Iraqi border between separatist Kurdish organizations and Iranian security forces.
US-Saudi Relations in a New Perspective
invasion of Iraq in 2003, blamed the U.
Jamal Khashoggi and Andrew Brunson: Two Cases Showing How Turkish Foreign Policy Functions
Turkey’s ground incursion into the PKK-controlled territories in Iraq also came after similar remarks by Erdogan.
Nobel Peace Prize Should Have Gone to…
This year’s Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to an Iraqi Yazidi woman, Nadia Murad, who was abducted by Daesh in 2014, and who was subject to sexual violence, and to Dr.
