Islamophobia Is Now a Source of Pride in France
n France, nobody in public would dare to say “I hate the Jewish religion and when I see a man wearing a skull cap I want to get off the bus.
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.
All Eyes Are on Kramp-Karrenbauer But Merz Waits in the Shadows
he 32nd federal party convention of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) will be held in East Germany's city of Leipzig this upcoming Friday and Saturday (22-23 November).
Why the Northern Syrian Oil Fields Are So Important to Trump
espite President Donald Trump repeatedly saying that US troops are staying in Syria in order to 'secure the oil', data indicates that Syria has no remarkable oil reserves.
Does Germany’s Political System Need Fundamental Reform?
Among them is Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, Peter Altmaier, a close ally of Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Who Represents the Kurdish People?
onths have passed since the beginning of the sit-in protests of Kurdish mothers in front of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) Diyarbakır provincial office.
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.
SPD’s Uninspiring Elections Will Lead to No Change
he Social Democrats of Germany are still searching for dual-leadership from which they hope to escape from the party’s current lack of perspective and prospects.
The Changing Dimensions of Turkey’s Counterterrorism Policy
Rapoport, a name often referenced in literature on terrorism, explains modern terrorism using a “four waves” theory based on models of political violence that change over the course of history.
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.
Why Does Iran Fail to Grasp Turkey’s Security Concerns in Syria?
n 9 October, 2019 the Turkish Armed Forces and the Syrian National Army launched a joint military operation in the east of the Euphrates against the YPG, the Syrian extension of the PKK terrorist organization.
Defense, Trade and Foreign Policy: An Interview with CAST Director Ruslan Pukhov
hen Turkey purchased the S-400 missile defense system from Russia it created a diplomatic furor among some NATO allies, primarily the US, that saw the decision as a threat to NATO solidarity.
The YPG Myth Downplays a Danger For the West
Namely the continuation of a myth about the YPG.
Operation Peace Spring was an Obligation to Turkey’s Sovereignty
s the basis of the international system, sovereignty is understood as the capability of a country to govern itself, prevent the intervention of other countries, and its recognition in the international arena.
Is a Trilateral Summit between the US, Russia, and Turkey Achievable?
ew realities have surfaced on the ground in Syria after the US and Turkey inked their mutual agreement.
Making Sense of Turkey’s Military Operations in Northern Syria
he Turkish Armed Forces commenced its third cross-border military operation against the PKK/PYD in northern Syria on October 9, 2019.
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?
The Turkish Armed Forces secured some critical targets including Rasulayn and Tal-Abyad.
Why Turkey Is Dismantling the YPG from Northern Syria
Understanding that diplomatic efforts with regional and international actors could not prevent the establishment of a planned corridor by the YPG terror group in northern Syria, Ankara decided to take a unilateral step towards eliminating the threats against its territorial integrity and national interests.
