Operation Peace Spring was an Obligation to Turkey’s Sovereignty
The armament of the PYD and YPG, offshoots of the PKK, with the help of the US and European states particularly intensified Turkey’s security concerns.
Is a New Adana Agreement on the Agenda?
fter Turkey and the Syrian opposition started a joint military operation against the YPG terror group in northeastern Syria, many new developments are beginning to reshape the situation in the region and the future of Syria.
Making Sense of Turkey’s Military Operations in Northern Syria
For this reason there is no distinction between the YPG (the armed wing of the PYD) and the PYD, and between the HPG (the armed wing of PKK) and the PKK.
Wilfully Ignorant? Western Objections to Turkey Are Not Based On Facts But Prejudice
urkey’s Operation Peace Spring was launched with the purpose of establishing a safe zone to remove the YPG terror group from southern borders of Turkey.
The Propaganda War over Northern Syria: Who Wins? Who Loses?
With the YPG forces about to quickly lose their power and domination in Northern Syria militarily, they have turned to the long-standing support of Western nations as a way out.
Sanctions Will Not Deter Turkey but Only Weaken the NATO Alliance
fter Turkey and the Syrian opposition launched Operation Peace Spring against the PKK/YPG terror group to preserve Syria’s territorial integrity and address Turkey’s national security concerns, many states have taken steps against Turkey.
What Will Be Turkey’s Possible Operation Plan in Syria?
forces in Syria will withdraw in expectation of a Turkish military operation into the region, opening the way for Turkey and the Syrian opposition to go after the YPG, the Syrian branch of the PKK terrorist organization.
How Will Turkey’s Military Operation Affect Domestic Politics?
Thus, the US will not join the military operation and will not intervene, contrary to pro-YPG claims.
Al Hol Camp in Hasakah might breed the Next Generation of Daesh
Despite Turkey’s warnings, the US opted to go with a YPG-led organization and now the organization is incapable of dealing with the situation.
Why did the CHP hold a Conference on Syria?
Since a potential cross-border military operation is on the table, the CHP did not invite any official YPG representatives to the conference.
Will Turkey and the US overcome their Disagreements over Syria?
chose to work with the Democratic Union Party (PYD) and its armed wing, the People’s Protection Units (YPG), to defeat ISIS.
What Does Russia Want From Syria?
Here there are two geographies: Idlib, controlled by the Democratic Union Party; and the east of the Euphrates, by the People’s Protection Units (YPG) with the support of the U.
Will One Million People return to Syria’s Safe Zone?
In reality, the number of Syrians returning to Syria may be even higher, but only if the YPG does not prevent it.
How Conflicts between CENTCOM and EUCOM threaten the Turkey-US Safe Zone Deal
n an earlier column, I wrote that the YPG will continue to harm Turkey-US relations, stating that the formation of allegedly new local military councils by the YPG might sabotage US-Turkey negotiations over the safe zone in northern Syria.
Turkey-Saudi Rivalry: Conflicting Visions for a Future Middle East
The Syrian Civil War was shaped and driven not only by a Sunni Saudi – Shia Iranian cold war but also by Saudi Arabia – Turkey confrontation on several issues such as Qatar crisis, the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul, and Saudi Arabia’s development of stronger ties with the PKK affiliated YPG.
S-400 Sanctions: What Will Be the Price Paid by Turkey?
The American stance might be more challenging for Ankara on a wide range of topics such as: the PKK/PYD/YPG, the Syrian Civil War, the Eastern Mediterranean, the Aegean and Cyprus issue, Palestine, refugees, and the currency crisis among other topics.
How the PKK Declined Peace Opportunities since Abdallah Ocalan’s 2013 Call
The bodies of four People's Protection Units (YPG) members, who were killed in the clashes in Syria's Kobani and Iraq's Shingal regions, were transferred from Habur to Cizre.
Cüneyt Cebenoyan: A Turkish Leftist Who Spoke the Unspeakable
They assume that the PKK fights for peace just like its Syrian offshoot, the People’s Protection Forces (YPG).
An Alternative Vendor for Turkey’s Missile Defense: Eurosam’s SAMP/T
’ political and military support to PYD/YPG, or the rocket attacks fired by launchers mounted on mobile platforms from ISIS-controlled areas in Syria.
US Finally Appoints Envoy to Turkey: Can Satterfield Repair the Relationship?
is essentially harboring a Turkish fugitive, Fetullah Gulen, and working with the YPG who Turkey considers a terrorist threat while Turks have purchased an S400 missile system from Russia.
