Germany’s “New Free Policy”
Moreover, they explained what happened in the text:
"YPG Jin and HPG carried out the killing of collaborators Orhan Mercan and Aydın Ahi who worked against the people of Kurdistan.
NATO, the Fight against Terror, and Intelligence Sharing
That is, the YPG can be counted as an ally in the fight against the DAESH even though Turkey, one of the most significant members of the NATO, has been struggling with its organically linked fraction, the PKK.
Can Turkey benefit from a Strategic Alliance with Russia?
The main focus of both the meetings was to manage the effects of the Syrian Civil War on Turkey and limit the support being given to the PYD/YPG.
“One Belt, One Road” Project and Turkish-Chinese Relations in a Strategic Perspective
For instance, as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan clearly expressed during his recent meeting with the US President Donald Trump, Turkey vigorously condemns the NATO allies' equipping the People's Protection Units (YPG) with heavy weaponry under the pretext of an anti-Daesh fight, as Turkey recognizes the YPG as a terrorist group.
Turkey’s Defense Industry grows steadily
The US' strategic armament support to the YPG, and Western countries enforcing a direct or indirect arms embargo on Turkey as a tool during times of strained relations are now frequent occurrences.
For the U.S. and Turkey, NATO Continues to be an Unequal, Unreliable Alliance
has been providing indirect support to the outlawed PKK, one of the most dangerous terrorist groups in the region, through the medium of the PKK's Syrian offshoot, the People's Protection Units (YPG).
Erdoğan – Trump Meeting Signals a More Constructive Era in US-Turkish Relations
resident Erdoğan’s meeting with US President Trump was overshadowed by the Pentagon’s decision to provide heavy weaponry to the YPG.
Turkey’s Domestic Surveillance Balloons vs. the US Persistent Threat Detection System
Terrorist organizations based in Iraq and Syria, including the PKK/KONGRA-GEL/PYD/YPG/DEASH, frequently attempted to infiltrate Turkish territory either for attacking Turkish citizens or in a quest for gaining local support in the region.
From Alliance to Tacit Containment: Changes in Turkey-US Relations
The Obama Administration’s decision to form an alliance with the terrorist PYD/YPG against DAESH in Syria was a turning point for Turkey.
Turkey is Consolidating its Power While Facing Newly Shaped Multidimensional Threats in Syria
A success story in the Syria battlefield: Operation Euphrates Shield
Owing largely to the quest for a new pro-active foreign policy direction; Turkey launched Operation Euphrates Shield on August 24 to purge the region from terrorist groups such as the PYD, YPG and DEASH along with the Turkey-backed Free Syrian Army force and Turkish officials confirmed that the 2,200-square-kilometer area has been completely cleared of the DAESH militants.
Towards a New Strategic Partnership between Turkey and the Gulf?
The July 15 coup attempt being almost disregarded by the US, the US arming PYD and YPG in Syria and providing to political support to the said organizations, along with not adequately supporting Turkey in its fight against terror, are some of the indicators of this troubled period.
How Terror Organizations in Turkey Instrumentalize Social Media
Many PKK/YPG and PYD related social media accounts include devoted members, sympathizers and supporters.
The Collapse of the HDP’s Politics
The statement of Figen Yüksekdağ, the co-leader of the party, was a clear challenge: “We lie our back on the PYD and the YPG .
The Karlov Assassination: Questions and Answers
The US compartmentalizing the Syria crisis by focusing solely on fighting DAESH and leaving that up to the PYD-YPG might mean that it will be left out of the aforementioned solution process.
What’s Next after the Fall of Aleppo?
Despite their extremist discourse and al-Qaeda-linked background, JFS enjoys support in the Syrian opposition and society because of their policies and their fight against Assad, DAESH and the YPG.
Should Turkey be Optimistic About Trump’s Presidency?
And on at least one occasion, Trump has hinted he would work harder than the Obama administration to meet Turkey’s concerns about groups like the YPG, which Washington currently relies on to fight Daesh.
No More Ghost Generations: Syrian Children’s Education in Turkey
Also, the inconsistent policies of allied countries for the refugees during the refugee crisis, along with the existence of ethnic and religious terrorist groups such as the PYD/YPG and DAESH, constitute the external factors that encourage Turkey to be more determined to implement effective education policies.
Turkey’s Double-Edged Strategy to Bring Regional Stability
Through Euphrates Shield, Turkey has quickly achieved its immediate objective of taking the city, securing a 90-kilometer corridor and marking a considerable achievement in its plan to expel terrorists and prevent the growth of the YPG.
Turkey’s ISIS Problem
In this context, the Diyarbakir attack of June 5, 2015, and the Suruc attack of July 20, 2015, were attempts to carry the Syrian ISIS-YPG conflict to Turkey.
The Impact of the Syrian Civil War on Identity Groups in Turkey
Many young PKK terrorists from Turkey either volunteered or were forced by the PKK to join the Syrian civil war in the ranks of the YPG.
