Assad offers autonomy to the PYD
ccording to the Anadolu Agency, Syria’s Bashar al-Assad regime held talks with the PKK/PYD on Sunday in the regime-controlled Qamishli district of Hasakah province in northeastern Syria.
Turkey’s threefold fight against FETO, DAESH, and the PKK continues
Suspects included two Azerbaijani and 28 Syrians, while eight of them have been reported to be “under age.
Turkey to lead on humanitarian assistance
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In regards to the situation in Syria, the Foreign Minister said: “Stability in Syria will not be possible without a political solution.
The Strategic Value of UCAVs for Turkey
One glimpse at the Syrian civil war is adequate to assess the crucial role of UAVs and UCAVs.
Neither NATO Nor Shanghai Alone: Turkey’s Quest for a Defense System
Later in March 2014 and November 2015, Turkey downed a Syrian and a Russian military aircraft, respectively.
What’s Next For the KRG After the Loss of Kirkuk?
The KRG was also unable to gain control of Sinjar, which lies on the west of Tal Afar, towards the Syrian border.
Turkey and Iran: Towards a Renewed Partnership?
The issues of Iraq, Syria and the outlawed PKK have been highlighted in these meetings between Turkey and Iran.
What does Tel Aviv Expect from an “Independent” Erbil?
In contrast to the Saddam era, Iraq and Syria have now become a proxy of Iran, which has allowed the later to expand as far as becoming neighbors with Israel.
What is Turkey doing in Idlib?
fter the agreements taken between Iran, Turkey and Russia during the Astana talks, the Turkish administration emphasized that it was to observe the ceasefire between the Assad-loyal militias and the Syrian rebel factions.
Turkey intervenes in Idlib
uring the Astana talks, guarantor states Russia, Turkey and Iran signed a deal in order to establish de-escalation zones in Syria.
“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.
