Progress in Turkey-US relations
It has been stated that Yildirim also has the issues of the YPG/PYD and extradition of Fetullah Gulen, leader of the terrorist organization FETO, which orchestrated the July 15 coup attempt on his agenda.
Turkish PM urges US to extradite FETO leader
Vice President Mike Pence to discuss a range of issues which include Syria, Iraq, FETO, PYD, YPG, and refugees.
New PYD military quarters in Faysh Khabur
government continues to support the People’s Protection Units (YPG) in Syria under the pretext of destroying Daesh.
Turkish PM to visit the US
During the visit, which will last from 7 to 11 November, parties will discuss a range of issues which include politics, economy and other national and regional security related issues such as Syria, Iraq, FETO, PYD, YPG, and refugees.
PYD’s New Shadow Leaders: Shahoz Hasan and Aisha Heso
Later, he became a member of the Syrian Democratic Council, which is the political wing of the Syrian Democratic Forces and established at the end of 2015 to help PYD’s military wing YPG through gaining support from Western countries, especially the U.
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Secondly, the countries supporting the opposition withdrew their support for various reasons and started acting through the YPG (People’s Protection Units).
The Strategic Value of UCAVs for Turkey
Daesh’s assassination drones and the PKK/PYD/YPG’s mini drones are only some examples.
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.
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?
On the other hand, Turkey wants to strengthen its hand with a tactical alliance against the YPG units supported by the US.
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.
Inside Northern Iraq: Hope and Despair are Side by Side
Along with searching for a common ground resolution for the Sinjar region, Turkey should break the line between PYD/YPG and KRG, while establishing an alternative border checkpoint to Habur.
The Operation Euphrates Shield: A Joint Military Campaign in a Foreign Land
In the same period, the US-backed YPG/PKK attacked elements of the OES in the vicinity of Mare, rapidly multiplying and complicating instant security threats.
Could the US Save the Raqqa Operation Through Intense Airstrikes?
espite huge American support, PKK-affiliated YPG forces are trying hard to take Raqqa from DAESH.
Germany’s “New Free Policy”
Moreover, they explained what happened in the text: "YPG Jin and HPG carried out the killing of collaborators Orhan Mercan and Aydın Ahi who worked against the people of Kurdistan.
NATO, the Fight against Terror, and Intelligence Sharing
That is, the YPG can be counted as an ally in the fight against the DAESH even though Turkey, one of the most significant members of the NATO, has been struggling with its organically linked fraction, the PKK.
Can Turkey benefit from a Strategic Alliance with Russia?
The main focus of both the meetings was to manage the effects of the Syrian Civil War on Turkey and limit the support being given to the PYD/YPG.
“One Belt, One Road” Project and Turkish-Chinese Relations in a Strategic Perspective
For instance, as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan clearly expressed during his recent meeting with the US President Donald Trump, Turkey vigorously condemns the NATO allies' equipping the People's Protection Units (YPG) with heavy weaponry under the pretext of an anti-Daesh fight, as Turkey recognizes the YPG as a terrorist group.
Turkey’s Defense Industry grows steadily
The US' strategic armament support to the YPG, and Western countries enforcing a direct or indirect arms embargo on Turkey as a tool during times of strained relations are now frequent occurrences.
