The Drone Warfare Revolution Has Arrived
Earlier in March, Turkish Bayraktar and Anka-S drones impacted the Syrian Civil War, where Ankara opposes the efforts by Damascus to crush the last rebel stronghold in Idlib province.
Corona Is For All And There Are Lessons To Be Learnt Globally
Wars and migrations were for Iraqis, Yemenis, Syrians, and Afghanis.
How the UAE’s Lobbying Instrument Works Abroad
Furthermore, the Operation Peace Spring conducted by the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) and the Syrian National Army on October 9, 2019, with the aim of impeding the terror groups YPG and PKK from forming a corridor on the Turkish border, has become a concern for the UAE’s lobbying activities in the US.
Occupy, Annihilate, and Rule: Russia Implements the Grozny Model in Idlib
Now, we observe that Russia is implementing the Grozny model in the Syrian war, especially in Idlib.
Old Reflexes and New Challenges for Turkish-German Relations
And the fourth issue that caused a slight souring of Turkish-German relations occurred during Turkey’s military operation in Northern Syria where it fought PKK-YPG terrorist elements along Turkey’s 900km southern border.
Restoring Order in the Eastern Mediterranean: Understanding Turkey’s Activism in Libya
Performing successful military operations in Syria, using the hard power elements in the Horn of Africa and Gulf regions as a foreign policy tool and, finally, engaging in an Eastern Mediterranean-centered foreign policy activism, Turkey is recently experiencing one of its most influential periods in regional policy.
Regional Vulnerabilities Sharpen in the Aftermath of the US-Iran Escalation
The accumulation of recent aggressions in the Persian Gulf and in Iraq and Syria between two countries has paved the way for further escalation.
Despite Quiet Threats, Mothers of Diyarbakir Continue to Resist
Mustafa escaped from his home on 17 November 2018, two days later she received a phone call and learned that her son had joined the PKK’s Syrian offshoot, the People’s Protection Forces (YPG).
Will Libya Have a Negative Impact on Russia-Turkey Relations?
Let us note that until now the Russian media’s engagement with the topic of the Eastern Mediterranean was limited to the situation in Syria.
Balkan Daesh Fighters in Numbers
Seven years ago when the civil war erupted in Syria, the Balkans considered itself far away from the war zone.
The Forgotten Terrorists: Daesh Fighters of Central Asia
Currently, there are thousands of Daesh foreign fighters detained in prisons, which are now under the control of Turkey, Iraq and non-state actors in Syria.
NATO Emphasizes Unity without Consensus but China May Change This
For instance, Turkey’s security concerns about YPG terrorism in Northern Syria is still not acknowledged by member states.
How Does Russia View Turkish-US Relations?
One seeking the adoption of sanctions against Turkey due to its operations in Syria, the other which aimed to recognize the events of 1915 as a “genocide of the Armenian people”.
Can NATO Still Fulfill Its Purpose After 70 Years?
Since French President Emmanuel Macron recently stated that NATO was “brain dead” in his criticisms of Turkey’s actions in Syria, and far from meeting the security needs of member states, there have been increasing discussions on what should be the focus of NATO into the future.
Turkey-Kuwait Ties Are Strengthening in the Midst of GCC Tensions
For example, in recent years, Kuwait hosted three International Humanitarian Pledging Conferences for Syria, to support the three million displaced Syrian refugees hosted by Turkey.
French-German Tension May Create Deep Divisions in Europe
It is important to mention that both countries’ disagreements cannot be reduced to the current stances regarding the NATO – and in particular the alliance’s stance against Turkey, its military operation in Northern Syria, and the U.
Who Was James Le Mesurier of the White Helmets?
He was a backer of the Syrian Civil Defense Agency, more commonly known as the ‘White Helmets’.
Mazloum Kobani Is Becoming another Thorn in US-Turkey Relations
During Turkey's Operation Peace Spring in the north of Syria, US President Donald Trump sent an unpleasant letter to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan that was later returned to him during Erdoğan’s visit to the White House.
Russia May Turn Idlib Into a Tit-For-Tat Game
Since then, the situation in Idlib has relatively calmed down and the joint Syrian-Turkish military operation against the YPG has redirected the focus of the world to northeast Syria.
All Eyes Are on Kramp-Karrenbauer But Merz Waits in the Shadows
Kramp-Karrenbauer’s more recent decisions have been the subject of criticism by other party members, such as her surprising call for an internationally controlled safe zone in Northern Syria.
