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Ex-SDF leader explains Russian-US proxy war in Syria: serious implications for Turkey

Recent revelations by the former spokesperson of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Talal Silo, who last month defected from the amalgam, will have consequences beyond Syria and most importantly Turkey.

Why Did Arab Tribes Revolt against the PKK/YPG in Syria’s Deir ez-Zor?

SecurityBy Can Acun

The region is currently controlled by the PKK/YPG-controlled SDF and its autonomous Military Council, and is also within the borders of the terrorist state that the PKK is trying to establish in the region.

Japan: Military Expansion amidst National Decline

SecurityBy Saul Jihad Takahashi

Self-righteous and dogmatic, the psychology in the New Year photo is reminiscent of darker days in Japan—darker days that may…

How Realistic Is It to Go Retro in Turkey-Syria Relations?

OpinionBy Ibrahim Karatas

will certainly protect its so-called ally, the SDF (YPG).

Time to Think Deeper about the PYD’s Istiklal Street Terror Attack

TurkeyBy Murat Aslan

Read: Turkey’s Slow-Motion Encircling and Elimination of the YPGThe “Syrian Democratic Forces” (SDF) was the new name given to the PYD after the inclusion of several Arab tribes to show its alleged plural structure.

Turkey’s Slow-Motion Encircling and Elimination of the YPG

Middle EastBy Ibrahim Karatas

Among them was the perpetrator of 2008 Istanbul bombings, known as Güngören Saldırısı, which killed 18 civilians in Istanbul, and a prominent executive of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) named Salwa Yusuk, for whose death the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) expressed its condolences on Twitter, infuriating the Turkish audience.

Can Turkey, Russia, and Iran Bring Permanent Security to Syria?

Middle EastBy Murat Aslan

On the other hand, this terror network—the PKK/PYD/YPF/SDF—negotiated with Russia, Iran, and Assad to replace the Americans if needed.

The New Politics of Alliance: Allies, Proxies, and Adversaries Have Become Hard to Tell Apart

WorldBy Murat Aslan

· The PKK/PYD/YPG, under the umbrella of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), is a proxy of the U.

Russia’s War in Ukraine Gives Iran the Upper Hand in Syria

OpinionBy Ömer Behram Özdemir

Tehran uses these militias to counterbalance both the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Russia, and is trying to make militias a permanent actor in Deir ez-Zor through cultural centers, NGOs, and real estate purchases.

Kurdish Voices from Afrin Unheard in Western Media

Middle EastBy Rena Netjes

Syrian Kurds who fled Afrin in 2018 with the YPG/PKK are now returning to Afrin from the Shahba region, controlled by the YPG/SDF, and the Syrian regime-held Aleppo and Erbil.

Kurdish Mothers Resist the PKK and Fight to Get Their Children Back

TurkeyBy Politics Today

A few were held in the Hasakah Central Prison in Syria which is run by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

Israeli Jewish Zionist Patriotism from a Palestinian-Jewish Perspective

Middle EastBy Ilise Benshushan-Cohen

Israeli youth chants “death to Arabs” and “burn their village!” Sadly, the majority of the Israeli society seems content with…

Say This, Don’t Say That: Time to Confront the Misleading Language on Palestine, Israel

OpinionBy Ramzy Baroud

It will not be easy to deconstruct the endless edifice of lies, half-truths and intentional misrepresentations of Zionist Israeli colonialism…

Brett McGurk: The Epitome of the Democrats’ Middle East Policy

OpinionBy Gokhan Gokce

funded and armed the YPG, which was rebranded under the umbrella of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

The Syrian Conflict 10 Years On: Who is in Control and What are the Possible Scenarios?

Middle EastBy Navvar Saban

The security apparatuses in regime, opposition, and SDF held territories are unable to fully control the behavior of individuals, entities, and groups under their respective command at varying degrees.

What Will the Biden Administration’s Syria Policy Look Like?

Middle EastBy Rafi Ullah

America’s connection with the SDF will continue.

How Will Antony Blinken Handle US Foreign Policy on Syria, Turkey and Yemen?

OpinionBy Josh Ruebner

The Trump administration abruptly decided in October 2019 to withdraw US troops from the area and Turkey went on an offensive against the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

Why the Northern Syrian Oil Fields Are So Important to Trump

NewsBy Politics Today

Further to Almassri's comments, a recent TRT World news broadcast 'The War in Syria: Protests over oil in SDF controlled Deir Ezzor' highlighted the importance of oil on the ground.

Making Sense of Turkey’s Military Operations in Northern Syria

OpinionBy Necdet Özçelik

In this context, new recruitments and a changing power composition may cause a contention between the US and Turkey, as a further attachment of Syrian National Army and non-PKK SDF fighters to the Turkish forces is expected.

Al Hol Camp in Hasakah might breed the Next Generation of Daesh

ColumnBy Ömer Özkizilcik

As Turkey warned several times before, the YPG/SDF is overwhelmed with the task of how to deal with Daesh members in custody.

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Ex-SDF leader explains Russian-US proxy war in Syria: serious implications for Turkey

Why Did Arab Tribes Revolt against the PKK/YPG in Syria’s Deir ez-Zor?

Japan: Military Expansion amidst National Decline

How Realistic Is It to Go Retro in Turkey-Syria Relations?

Time to Think Deeper about the PYD’s Istiklal Street Terror Attack

Turkey’s Slow-Motion Encircling and Elimination of the YPG

Can Turkey, Russia, and Iran Bring Permanent Security to Syria?

The New Politics of Alliance: Allies, Proxies, and Adversaries Have Become Hard to Tell Apart

Russia’s War in Ukraine Gives Iran the Upper Hand in Syria

Kurdish Voices from Afrin Unheard in Western Media

Kurdish Mothers Resist the PKK and Fight to Get Their Children Back

Israeli Jewish Zionist Patriotism from a Palestinian-Jewish Perspective

Say This, Don’t Say That: Time to Confront the Misleading Language on Palestine, Israel

Brett McGurk: The Epitome of the Democrats’ Middle East Policy

The Syrian Conflict 10 Years On: Who is in Control and What are the Possible Scenarios?

What Will the Biden Administration’s Syria Policy Look Like?

How Will Antony Blinken Handle US Foreign Policy on Syria, Turkey and Yemen?

Why the Northern Syrian Oil Fields Are So Important to Trump

Making Sense of Turkey’s Military Operations in Northern Syria

Al Hol Camp in Hasakah might breed the Next Generation of Daesh

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