The Forgotten Terrorists: Daesh Fighters of Central Asia
Currently, there are thousands of Daesh foreign fighters detained in prisons, which are now under the control of Turkey, Iraq and non-state actors in Syria.
NATO Emphasizes Unity without Consensus but China May Change This
For instance, Turkey’s security concerns about YPG terrorism in Northern Syria is still not acknowledged by member states.
How Does Russia View Turkish-US Relations?
One seeking the adoption of sanctions against Turkey due to its operations in Syria, the other which aimed to recognize the events of 1915 as a “genocide of the Armenian people”.
Can NATO Still Fulfill Its Purpose After 70 Years?
Since French President Emmanuel Macron recently stated that NATO was “brain dead” in his criticisms of Turkey’s actions in Syria, and far from meeting the security needs of member states, there have been increasing discussions on what should be the focus of NATO into the future.
Turkey-Kuwait Ties Are Strengthening in the Midst of GCC Tensions
For example, in recent years, Kuwait hosted three International Humanitarian Pledging Conferences for Syria, to support the three million displaced Syrian refugees hosted by Turkey.
French-German Tension May Create Deep Divisions in Europe
It is important to mention that both countries’ disagreements cannot be reduced to the current stances regarding the NATO – and in particular the alliance’s stance against Turkey, its military operation in Northern Syria, and the U.
Who Was James Le Mesurier of the White Helmets?
He was a backer of the Syrian Civil Defense Agency, more commonly known as the ‘White Helmets’.
Mazloum Kobani Is Becoming another Thorn in US-Turkey Relations
During Turkey's Operation Peace Spring in the north of Syria, US President Donald Trump sent an unpleasant letter to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan that was later returned to him during Erdoğan’s visit to the White House.
Russia May Turn Idlib Into a Tit-For-Tat Game
Since then, the situation in Idlib has relatively calmed down and the joint Syrian-Turkish military operation against the YPG has redirected the focus of the world to northeast Syria.
All Eyes Are on Kramp-Karrenbauer But Merz Waits in the Shadows
Kramp-Karrenbauer’s more recent decisions have been the subject of criticism by other party members, such as her surprising call for an internationally controlled safe zone in Northern Syria.
Washington Meeting Is a Promising Step to Repair Strained Relations
The content of the meeting largely met with expectations, and some of the key issues discussed included the issue of the YPG, the S-400-F-35 dilemma, the future of Syrian refugees, the FETO problem, the Halkbank case, and the Armenian bill.
Can Tense Relations between Turkey and the US be Improved?
The Syrian crisis and Operation Peace Spring will also be at the top of the agenda.
Who Represents the Kurdish People?
Thirty-two-year-old mother Ayşegül Biçer told the press that their son was deceived and kidnapped 11 months ago, adding that they recieved a phone call two weeks after his kidnapping and learned that their son was in the hands of the YPG terror group in Syria.
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.
European Daesh Fighters: A Nightmare Knocking on the EU’s Door
hen the war in Syria attracted radicals from across the globe, almost all of them were not hindered from leaving their countries despite being listed as potential suspects.
The Only Way Out for Russia Is to Let Turkey Weaken the YPG
ne of the main outcomes of the Sochi Summit between Turkey and Russia was the joint patrols along the Syrian-Turkish border with a depth of 10km.
Germany’s Safe Zone Proposal: A Failed Move for Domestic Ambitions
ast Monday, Germany’s Defense Minister and Chairperson of the Christian Democrats (CDU), Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer (AKK), surprisingly raised a proposal for an internationally controlled safe zone in northern Syria.
Defense, Trade and Foreign Policy: An Interview with CAST Director Ruslan Pukhov
What is your analysis about the current security policies and defense strategies of Putin’s Russia in regards to its regional involvements and deployments? Do you think President Putin has started to adopt a much more offensive and expansionist posture, considering the Russian intervention in Georgia, Ukraine, Crimea, Syria and even Afghanistan (through negotiations with Taliban)?
I view it differently.
The YPG Myth Downplays a Danger For the West
This begins with their practice of legitimizing the YPG as the representative of all Kurds – no matter whether they are living in Turkey, Syria or in Germany, and despite the strong evidence to the contrary.
Operation Peace Spring was an Obligation to Turkey’s Sovereignty
In light of this approach, I invite the readers of this piece to think of Turkey’s position, a country which shares its southern border with a fragmented state in a desperate civil war, with terrorist groups close to its border, and facing the risk of a huge flow of further refugees from Syria, in addition to more than 3.
