New PYD military quarters in Faysh Khabur
Meanwhile, NATO-ally Turkey has strongly opposed the U.
What’s happening in Saudi Arabia?
Moreover, with the Astana process, the initiative in Syria has fallen completely to Turkey, Iran and Russia.
Turkish PM to visit the US
Many items are on agenda - the most important of which are to resolve the visa dispute between Turkey and the US and the extradition of Fetullah Gulen, the criminal cult leader behind last year’s failed coup attempt.
Russia’s YPG Strategy in Syria
With the Sochi initiative, Russia also wants to expand its political role in Syria by outlining Turkey and Iran.
PYD’s New Shadow Leaders: Shahoz Hasan and Aisha Heso
Heso made some statements concerning the arrests of the People’s Democratic Party (HDP) deputies in Turkey.
‘Soft power’ as a tool against the rise of Islamophobia
peaking to the Anadolu Agency’s Editors’ Desk in Ankara on Thursday, Culture and Tourism Minister Numan Kurtulmus stated that Turkey will use its “soft power” in order to fight against the rise of Islamophobia and anti-Turkish sentiments across the world.
The Quest for Financial Stability in a Financialized World
While industrialized countries were protected from foreign trade by various implicit foreign trade walls such as anti-dumping duties and voluntary export restraints, high tariff walls and trade quotas were also in place for industrializing countries such as Turkey.
A Strategic Renewal? The Palestinian Reconciliation Government and the Role of Hamas
While already maintaining the support of regional powers such as Turkey and Qatar, Hamas also received the support of the Muslim Brotherhood, which came to power in Egypt in 2012.
Between Reform and Restoration: The Turkish Education System, An Interview with İpek Coşkun
Considering the number of students within Turkey’s education system, it is highly difficult to find a solution that suits all.
Iraq PM: referendum results must be “entirely annulled”
uring his region tour, which included stops in Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi stated that the illegitimate referendum on Kurdish regional independence should be “entirely annulled” and not simply “suspended.
The US refuses to extradite a terrorist
ollowing the failed coup attempt in Turkey last year, which left 250 people died, the Turkish government’s crackdown on members of the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO) has continued.
Iraq forces take control of Kirkuk
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While Turkey has come out in full support for the central Iraq administration, President Trump announced his administration’s neutrality in this regard.
Turkish troops in Idlib, Syria
ollowing Turkey’s Operation Euphrates Shield, which saw the Free Syrian Army (FSA), backed by Turkish forces, clear Daesh from the territory in north Syria between August 2016 and March 2017, the Idlib operation has been the second phase of Turkish direct involvement in Syria.
What does Tel Aviv Expect from an “Independent” Erbil?
Turkey on the other hand is concerned that the post-referendum power-vacuum and instability will both strengthen the PKK and also harm its border security.
Further sanctions on the KRG
In addition to the central Iraqi administration, Turkey, Iran and the US have openly opposed the referendum, calling for the territorial integrity of Iraq.
Is post-referendum KRG economically sustainable?
After the budget crisis with Baghdad in February 2014, in May the same year, the KRG began to directly export oil through Turkey.
What was the point? US suspension of non-immigrant visas
Turkey united in response to US
Many bodies, including the government, opposition and business groups have come out against the US suspension, claiming that it is an unnecessary move which will bring harm to both sides.
Israel wants to “exploit” the Kurdish people – Mahmoud Othman
While sanctions have been imposed on KRG by regional and international actors including Turkey, Iran and the central Iraqi administration, Israel is the only country that has openly welcomed the referendum.
“Divide and Rule” – this time through Kurdish independence
While the result of the referendum has been announced to be 93% in favour of independence, the international community, including the UN, US, Turkey and Iran refuse to accept the result.
Attacks against Rohingya continue in Myanmar
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