The Fate of Syria’s Constitutional Committee
Military operations are ongoing in eastern Syria, chasing down the remnants of Daesh fighters that were not in Baghouz when the U.
To Counter Turkey, Saudi Arabia Backs the YPG in Syria
-led coalition fighting Daesh, a general perception across Turkey was that this move on the part of both Gulf states was meant to counter Turkish influence in Syria via the YPG.
YPG’s Foreign Fighters: Volunteers or Terrorists?
President Donald Trump made an abrupt call to European countries, chiefly Britain, France, and Germany, to take back their citizens who have been foreign terrorist fighters (FTFs) in the ranks of DAESH and who now are prisoners in Syria.
The Unspoken Syrian Tribes in the Syrian Civil War
While some like the Sanadid Forces allied with the YPG based on mutual interests, others joined them because they perceived the YPG as the lesser evil in comparison to Daesh.
Is the US Going to Withdraw from Syria or Not?
supported YPG-led SDF forces seems to have slowed down although President Trump had announced that it was a matter of a week before the last patch of territory in Daesh hands could be retrieved.
Tortures, Executions, and Sisi’s Unlimited Credibility in the West
What Sisi mas managed so far is to crush the democratic forces of the country thanks to his ongoing war with Daesh militants in the Sinai Peninsula.
Anti-Refugee Sentiment Ahead of Turkey’s Local Elections
Firstly, in 2016, Operation Euphrates Shield was conducted against Daesh.
A Safe Zone in Northern Syria is a Must for Turkey
-led coalition narrowly defined its mission in terms of counterterrorism against Daesh only.
Hunger Strikes for the PKK’s Imprisoned Leader Ocalan
They called for resistance in Turkey to support the Kobani battle between the PYD and Daesh in Syria.
Is the Turkish Opposition Really an Alternative?
More specifically, if the AK Party-MHP ruling bloc convinces the electorate that it’s loss of power will impair the fight against terrorism (PKK, FETO and DAESH) and deteriorate the country’s economy, which had recently taken a downturn, it will guarantee the election victory.
Protecting the YPG Should not be a Goal of the US Withdrawal
Since the beginning of the conflict, they refused to fight the Assad regime, maintained connections with Russia, and prolonged the anti-Daesh fight as much as possible to ensure the U.
Turkey Charts an Independent Foreign Policy
Then Daesh appeared.
Taking Stock of the Syria Withdrawal Decision
-Turkey cooperation on the ground to achieve sustainable stability and a truly enduring defeat of Daesh.
Turkey’s Options for a Safe Zone in Syria
The priority of Turkey is to maintain comprehensive policies and provide the necessary conditions in order to prevent the resurgence of Daesh in safe zone areas.
How Cheap Drones Became Assets for Terrorist Organizations
Using Drone against the Turkish Armed Forces
The first use of drones for an assault was carried out on 27 September, 2016, by Daesh, against the Turkish Armed Forces units during Operation Euphrates Shield in Syria.
Tunisia in a Predicament: Echoes of the Tunisian Revolution Lingering
The backlash has invited a large number of Tunisians to take some tough decisions, including abandoning the country to work abroad, and more importantly, joining groups such as Daesh and Al-Qaeda, amounting to serious security challenges for the government.
Turkey’s Fight Against Terrorism: PKK, not Kurds
This stance is valid for both Daesh and the PKK/YPG or any other terrorist organizations – no matter whether they are based on a religious or Marxist-Leninist motivation.
Another Bumpy Week in US-Turkey Relations
Ankara has been ready to coordinate the withdrawal process so as to ensure there is no political vacuum on the ground and there is no Daesh comeback.
Turkey Can Help the US Exit from Syria
The probability of the resurgence of the Daesh in northern Syria is another yet highly controversial subject which Trump’s inner circle also wants to sustain to fight against Daesh.
Erdogan in the NYT: Turkey is the only Viable Partner for the US
Erdogan argues that Turkey is the first country to fight Daesh with ground troops and hence militarily capable of defeating the organization.
