The PKK’s Exploitation of Women: Assumptions vs. Realities
It does not matter whether it is true or not, it became obvious that it was just an ‘interesting’ story to cover for the media, as long as you ignore the bloody face of the PKK.
What are Strategies of the Political Opposition in Snap Elections?
However, after the announcement of the snap elections, it became necessary for these parties to take an immediate decision on whether to join the elections either as part of an alliance or on their own.
Germany’s Uncertain Military Revival
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Some left-wing German media outlets condemned the Assad regime’s chemical attacks but called for a non-military engagement against Syria in the form of strengthening sanctions against Syria’s patron, Russia.
Pentagon dismisses Trump’s “rumours” of an exit from Syria
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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.
FETO’s Russian Roulette?
hen the Russian Ambassador to Turkey Andrey Karlov was assassinated during an exhibition he attended in Ankara, many groups particularly in the Western media likened the incident to the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, the potential heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, which triggered World War I.
Astana Round 2 – Erdogan, Putin, Rouhani commit to Syrian territorial integrity
With mixed statements coming from the White House, which seems to have become the only continuity of the Trump administration, Macron’s statement last week regarding France being a potential mediator of a Turkey-YPG talks together with Trump’s beguiling remarks suggesting ‘an exit could happen very soon may’ holds the potential to once again complicate an already complex region.
Surprise visit by President Erdogan is welcomed by a joyous and relieved Hatay
While recently there has been speculation of French intervention in the region as a mediator between Turkey and the YPG, Ibrahim Kalin, the spokesperson for the Turkish Presidency has firmly indicated that Turkey “rejects any efforts to promote ‘dialogue,’ ‘contact’ or ‘mediation’ between Turkey and terrorist organizations.
The PKK and its Complicated Future
Various Turkish and Arab media channels reported that the center of Tel Rifaat city was encircled after Russian military officers pulled out of the areas, allowing the TAF and TAF-backed FSA to enter.
Who will land on both feet after the Afrin Operation?
Tehran’s approach to Turkey could be clearly understood from Iran’s deployment of militia and armed forces of the Syrian regime which forced Russia to become the intermediary between PKK/YPG and the Syrian regime in Afrin.
Turkish opposition ex-official gets 10 years in jail
She was accused of managing a terror organization, the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to restrictions on talking to the media, said.
Turkish FM postpones US trip in wake of Tillerson exit
Mevlut Cavusoglu’s trip scheduled for March 19 has been postponed in the wake of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s firing, said the sources, who asked not to be named due to restrictions on speaking to the media.
What does Qatari support for Turkey’s Afrin Operation mean?
UAE Foreign Minister Anwar Gargash went further by saying through social media that the operation was a threat to the security and unity of Arabs.
Turkey-EU summit in Bulgaria ‘very important’ for ties
EU-Turkey relations, regional and international issues, including global foreign policy, security, fight against terrorism, the Middle East, Africa and Russia are expected to be discussed during the summit, the senior EU official, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to restrictions on talking to the media, said.
Turkey issues arrest warrants for 121 FETO suspects
So far, 33 suspects, including Fatmanur Gulen, have been arrested during Istanbul-based simultaneous operations across 29 provinces, the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to restrictions on talking to the media, said.
Does the 1997 Coup Trial Suffice to Confront the History of Coups?
The opposition parties sided with the military instead of protecting the domain of politics whereas the media became the leading actor of the process.
What Happened in Turkey on February 28?
While the army led the way, academics supported them, the business world preferred this overthrow and the media announced the whole thing.
Notes from the Border: What Operation Olive Branch means for the Border Towns of Turkey
For example, a governor I met emphasized that the immediate response and support for the reconstruction of houses damaged by missiles is more important for the management of the people than we assume during a conflict process.
Iran and the YPG: Friends or Foes?
suddenly deleted the YPG from their list of terrorists.
From CHP to HDP: a Hidden Tunnel in Turkish Politics
Then, we witnessed the media, and in particular Dogan Media Group, polishing and praising Kilicdaroglu.
