“Divide and Rule” – this time through Kurdish independence
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Further, he claimed that the purpose of this strategy was to divide Syria and Iraq along ethnic and sectarian lines in order to surround the south of Turkey.
Military and Economic Measures tabled against the KRG
What should Turkey’s diplomatic, economic and military measures be?
Since the First World War, Turkey has not gained any benefit from the conflicts in the Middle East, particularly in Iraq and Syria.
The KRG referendum: chaos continues
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Post-referendum Iraq also maintained its place on the agenda of the President, as Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that “Any incident taking place in Syria and Iraq is not independent from us, they are linked directly to our domestic affairs.
Possible Civil War Scenarios in Iraq following the KRG Referendum
A possible conflict between Baghdad and Erbil will undermine the fight against Daesh while creating a more convenient area of crisis for terror groups such as the PKK and its Syrian wing PYD.
The cooperation between Ankara and Moscow to yield positive results for the region
uring Putin’s visit to Ankara on Thursday, many issues were laid on the table including Syria, northern Iraq and bilateral relations.
What does the referendum in Northern Iraq mean for Turkey and the Middle East?
We know that the authority gaps seen in Beqaa following the Lebanese Civil War, in northern Iraq after the 1991 Gulf War and in the north of Syria as a result of the Syrian Civil War created convenient spaces for the PKK to improve and expand.
Turkey to maintain its economic growth
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He added, “These five countries, which are strong actors in their regions, can contribute significantly to regional and global peace and stability…”
Regarding the current refugee crises including Rohingya and Syria, Kahraman emphasized that relations between humanitarian aid and sustainable development, the role of migrants during works for sustainable development and the fight against terrorism should all be handled together.
The KRG’s Independence Bid Spells Trouble
Second, potential new conflict could open up space in Iraq for the PKK which has already gained ground in Syria due to the prolonged civil war and American support for the PYD.
EU to appreciate Turkey’s efforts
ince the Syrian crisis, Turkey has pursued a policy of open-borders, creating a safe space for refugees fleeing the violence of the Assad regime.
Turkish parties in unity against referendum
The area sits to the north of the Syrian and Iraqi borders and contains the Habur border crossing, which is the KRG’s main access point to the rest of the world.
Time to Reform the United Nations
Concerns for international law and justice, alas, play only a negligible role for these actors as we have seen, for instance, in the entire episode of the Palestinian tragedy and the deafening silence in the face of the killing fields of Assad’s Syria since 2011.
Setting an Example: Turkey’s lead on humanitarian aid
Another conflict in the region, which Turkey has approached with a humanitarian perspective is the Syrian civil war.
How DAESH uses Drones in the Battlefield
DAESH, Hezbollah, Hashid Shaabi, Syrian oppositions, PYD/PKK are continuing to use drones.
UN Security Council warns against Kurdish referendum
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Turkey to debate military operation in Iraq and Syria
The ongoing developments in Iraq and Syria remain high on the political agenda.
Turkey’s economy to finish in top 3 amid confidence index
Praising this progress, at the World Business Summit in New York, which was organized by MUSIAD USA, Zeybekci stated that “despite the coup attempt last year, the ring of fire in Syria and Iraq, and economic difficulties with Russia, we had an economy that expanded by 3.
Theresa May’s pledge for UN reform
“As a result, in Syria, the United Nations has been blocked.
The Rohingya crisis and the problem of aid
After the visit by TIKA, assisted by First Lady Emine Erdogan, where 1,000 tons of aid was delivered to the Rohingya Muslims who had fled violence, President Erdogan raised the issue at the UN General Assembly claiming that the international community has remained silent once again “just like it did in Syria.
What does Turkey want in Iraq?
If the PKK seizes territory in Iraq or Syria, Turkey’s fight against the terror group will have a poor chance to succeed.
Diplomatic tensions with Myanmar as Rohingya Muslims escape violence
In his speech, Erdogan stated that “just like Syria, the international community has not given a good account of itself” in regards to helping Rohingya Muslims.
President Erdogan in New York ahead of UN General Assembly
The most recent example has been the Syrian war, which has continued for 7 years, and resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people and the displacement of millions.
