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.
Turkey in the Aftermath of the Afrin Operation
Did Trump really mean what he said? Can he really pull troops out of Syria given CENTCOM’s years-long investment in the PYD/SDF? Can Macron really send troops to Syria? Even if he does, would they be just symbolic forces or can France really take the risk of a military encounter with other forces on the ground, particularly with Russia, given the recently heated relations between Russia and NATO? Hence, such a replacement in the near future is not probable, but possible.
Rising tension over assassination of ex-spy in Britain
ussian ex-spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia Skripal were found on a bench in Salisbury on March 4, 2018.
New Cold War heats up around Cyprus
I said the situation could give rise to a new Russian-led axis in the region which would test Turkey’s allegiances, and warned of proxy conflicts emerging in Cyprus between Turkish and Greek Cypriots.
Strategic Exit in Afrin, but Whose Strategy?
There occurred some unexpected developments such as the temporary closure of the airspace by Russia in the early days of the operation but with no damage to the overall flow.
Is Pompeo the Right Man for a Trumpian Foreign Policy?
When it comes to Syria, Pompeo appears to see it as an arena to confront Iran’s influence, yet similarly shows his concerns regarding the Russian support for the Assad regime either.
Who will land on both feet after the Afrin Operation?
Meanwhile, despite having different motives, we have seen both Russia and the U.
What are Israel’s Red Lines in Syria?
One was that the Syrian regime did not want to oppose a strong actor like Israel when it was already dealing with rebels and facing an erosion of its power and influence to such a great extent that it warranted an intervention by Russia.
Assad regime uses chlorine gas in Eastern Ghouta
Despite a UN Security Council cease-fire resolution, on March 3 the regime and its allies began a major ground operation -- backed by Russian air power -- aimed at decisively capturing Eastern Ghouta, an opposition-held suburb of Damascus.
What does Qatari support for Turkey’s Afrin Operation mean?
Similarly, al-Raya and al-Arab dailies reported that Russia and the US’ reckless policies have forced Turkey to launch the operation and secure its own national security.
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.
The Praxis of Husamettin Arslan
In this sense, it’s possible to summarize Arslan’s two characteristics with two Russian novels: Turgenev’s Fathers and Sons and Dostoyevsky’s Demons.
Turgut Cansever: In pursuit of wisdom through architecture
Thus, a German, Russian or Japanese city can be more Islamic than a Turkish, Iranian or Egyptian one.
Iran and the YPG: Friends or Foes?
-led coalition stroke Assad regime militias, killing at least 100 Assad militias and Russian mercenaries as well.
A Divided Europe and Turkey
With this agreement, Turkey made it clear that it does not intend to remain dependent on a single country in the field of defense, and that Ankara aims to diversify its security and foreign policies by procuring similar weapon systems from its European allies in addition to the S-400 air defense systems purchased from Russia.
Reign of Terror in Northern Syria: Displacement Routine by the PYD
Eventually Daesh was defeated and lost its strongholds on many fronts against Russia and Iran-backed regime forces, Turkey-backed Free Syrian Army and the U.
What will Turkey Face during the Afrin Operation?
Operation Olive Branch came shortly after Russia withdrew its soldiers from the Afrin region in order to avoid being shelled by Turkey.
Aim of Afrin operation: Justice
peration Olive Branch, which began on 20 January, has remained on the political agenda of not only Turkey but the wider Middle East, Russia, the U.
Operation Olive Branch: Direct Intervention, Indirect Message
The extension of the operation may lead the Russian and Syrian regime to bring forward speculations regarding the use of Syrian air space.
What does Afrin mean for Turkey’s War on Terror?
Following Turkey’s downing of a Russian jet, the PKK captured the Tel Rifat-Menagh axis east of Afrin from the FSA with Russian air support and consolidated its power in these regions.
