Has the Libyan Civil War Come to an End?
Though we hope progress in Libya will continue, we are only at the beginning of the beginning. Recent history shows…
A Turkish-Italian Alliance on Libya?
The emergence of Daesh in Iraq and Syria has shown that the evolution of terrorism not only undermined state institutions in the region but also attempted to substitute them with proxy state-like institutions — even if the international community did not recognize them.
The Drone Warfare Revolution Has Arrived
In the Battle of Mosul, ISIS (Daesh) used numerous small drones to drop hand grenades or kamikaze themselves with explosive payloads into government forces.
The Right to Blaspheme, the Mila Case, and Islamophobia in France
Although the Presidency of the French Council of the Muslim Faith unequivocally condemned the death threats, all Muslims were described as DAESH (ISIS) militants on social media while the posts in support of Mila such as “She defends the values of France against millions of DAESH militants,” received thousands of likes.
Regional Vulnerabilities Sharpen in the Aftermath of the US-Iran Escalation
Arab Spring, Emergence of Daesh and KRG Referendum: Opportunity for Iranian Expansionism
Qassem Soleimani acted as military advisor to Bashar al-Assad and as a field commander in fighting against the Syrian opposition forces during Syrian Civil War since 2011.
NATO Emphasizes Unity without Consensus but China May Change This
The issue of foreign Daesh fighters was one of the topics leaders discussed during the summit.
How Does Russia View Turkish-US Relations?
A further point, which I suppose may exist between Turkey and Russia is connected to the extradition foreign Daesh fighters.
Mazloum Kobani Is Becoming another Thorn in US-Turkey Relations
It was during these years that Daesh began to strengthen in Syria and despite Turkey’s objections, the US decided to collaborate with the YPG with the purpose of defeating the Daesh.
Can Tense Relations between Turkey and the US be Improved?
While Turkey sees it as a threat to its national security, the US sees them as useful to prevent the rise of Daesh in the region.
Europe’s Response to Turkey’s Military Operation is Less About Security and More About Prejudice
peration Peace Spring launched by Turkey last month with the aim of securing its border with Syria against the threat posed by terrorist organizations such as the YPG and Daesh aroused very strong reactions in the international community, and especially within the European Union.
The Changing Dimensions of Turkey’s Counterterrorism Policy
These various terror groups with different ideological causes and target groups, have included the DHKP-C, TKP/ML, MKP, MLKP, THKO, PKK/PYD/YPG, ASALA, JCAG-ARA, IBDA/C (Hezbollah), FETO/PDY and Daesh (ISIS).
The YPG Myth Downplays a Danger For the West
If one focuses on the stances of German politicians and compares their approaches towards Daesh and to the YPG, particularly with the rise of Daesh (ISIS) in Iraq and Syria, it is noticeable that unfortunately one –secular– terror group was preferred in order to fight another terror group Daesh.
Operation Peace Spring was an Obligation to Turkey’s Sovereignty
Between the build-up of the YPG and Daesh (ISIS) terrorist groups near Turkey’s borders and the huge refugee population, Turkey should have taken further steps to protect its security and ensure more effective control of its borders.
Is a Trilateral Summit between the US, Russia, and Turkey Achievable?
The US has gained nothing from its relationship with the PKK/PYD, who falsely claimed credit for defeating Daesh, while the role of US Special and Air Forces in this victory has always been underestimated.
Making Sense of Turkey’s Military Operations in Northern Syria
This involved a new strategy composed of four different elements: affiliating with state actors in Syria by leveraging the fight against Daesh (ISIS), achieving territorial aspirations in Syria, radicalizing youth, and increasing violence in urban areas across Turkey.
Wilfully Ignorant? Western Objections to Turkey Are Not Based On Facts But Prejudice
Analysts have embellished and insisted on the narrative that Turkey’s military operations will result in strengthening Daesh (ISIS) and the Assad regime ignoring that this would only happen against Turkey’s interests in the region.
The Propaganda War over Northern Syria: Who Wins? Who Loses?
Indeed, most of this coverage paid specific attention to the secular policies of Rojava and compared it to the practices of the Daesh.
Sanctions Will Not Deter Turkey but Only Weaken the NATO Alliance
The PKK/YPG is indoctrinating a new generation in northeast Syria with hatred against Turkey, and like Daesh (ISIS) indoctrination in the region, would create a long term security threat for Turkey as well.
The YPG Has a Bloody History in Syria, But the West Turns a Blind Eye
Furthermore, the preferred arguments that “defeating Daesh terrorism has to be the priority” does not answer why a terrorist organization such as the YPG is actively preferred by Western policymakers and even supported by civilians in order to fight another terror organization such as Daesh.
Will Turkey and the US overcome their Disagreements over Syria?
was eventually forced to intervene in Syria in late 2014 by the rise of the Islamic State (ISIS / Daesh), the U.
