New PYD military quarters in Faysh Khabur
engagement with the YPG, the Syrian branch of the PKK, which is listed by Turkey, EU, and the US a terrorist organization.
What’s happening in Saudi Arabia?
Eradication of the PKK/PYD, located at the southern border of Turkey and the north of Syria, is Turkey’s priority and steps are being taken to achieve this end.
Russia’s YPG Strategy in Syria
” On the other hand, this initiative also includes the PYD/YPG - the Syrian branch of the PKK, which is accepted as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the European Union and the US.
PYD’s New Shadow Leaders: Shahoz Hasan and Aisha Heso
As was the case in previous PYD congresses, once again the name of the PKK/KCK leader Abdullah Öcalan was on the front line.
Turkey’s most insidious criminal cult: FETO
"Turkey's fight against PKK, Daesh and FETO makes a positive contribution to other countries, especially Europe.
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.
EU needs Turkey more, says ex-enlargement chief
Former enlargement chief also criticized Europe’s tolerance for terror groups, such as the PKK, which have targeted Turkey, stressing that the future of both the EU and Turkey are intertwined.
Could the Turkey-Iran Rapprochement permanently solve the Syrian Crisis?
As a matter of fact, Iranian authorities have tried to inculcate Turkey with this idea for years, contending that the primary threat to Ankara was not the regime but the fundamentalist terror groups and mainly the outlawed PKK.
The Strategic Value of UCAVs for Turkey
Pressure asserted upon the PKK and the preventative nature of UCAVs and UAVs could be understood through the complaints of terrorist elements.
Neither NATO Nor Shanghai Alone: Turkey’s Quest for a Defense System
While the PKK declared autonomy in Syria, Daesh was on the border of Turkey, and the YPG/PKK threat become more prominent after Daesh’s attack to Ayn al-Arab.
What’s Next For the KRG After the Loss of Kirkuk?
Despite statements made by some Peshmerga forces and the PKK elements in line of defense, the Iraqi Army has captured most of Kirkuk.
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.
John Bass: the sole reason for the Turkey-US visa spat?
”Commenting on other issue that have seriously deterred relations between Turkey and the US, including the fight against FETO and PYD/PKK, Erdogan stated “When we request for weapons and offer to pay for you, you say Congress, but you are giving terrorist organizations weapons for free.
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.
Did John Bass threaten Turkey with terror attacks?
Urging the US to immediately stop supporting PKK-linked PYD and YPG terrorist organizations, he said “Working with our enemies is not what allies do.
What is Turkey doing in Idlib?
The Turkish army will be stationed at Darat al Izzah to overlook the deployments of the PKK-affiliated YPG forces in Afrin from the south.
Military and Economic Measures tabled against the KRG
Turkey’s preventive military operations against the outlawed PKK in northern Iraq, Daesh and People’s Protection Units (YPG) in northern Syria were launched as part of this strategy.
The KRG referendum: chaos continues
” Insisting that the referendum has done nothing but harmed KRG relations with the region and increased the likelihood of safe-zones for terrorist organizations including the PKK, YPG and Daesh, Erdogan emphasized that “The referendum crisis in northern Iraq is a new attempt to strike he heart of our region with a dagger.
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.
Instability awaiting post-election Germany
Turkey expects Germany to accept it as a sovereign and equal partner and to halt support to PKK and FETO as a requirement of the NATO alliance.
