Operation Olive Branch: Direct Intervention, Indirect Message
Operation Olive Branch must be assessed in two aspects: the role of the operation in Turkey’s counter-terrorism policy and Ankara’s…
The Syrian Civil War is an ongoing multi-sided war in Syria fought between the Assad Regime and various domestic and foreign forces opposing both the regime and each other in varying combinations. It started as part of the Arab Spring protests in 2011 and escalated to an armed conflict due to the excessive use of force by the regime. The war is currently known to be the second deadliest of the 21st century.
Cavusoglu: The U.S. will understand
Cavusoglu criticized the Trump administration in their stance towards FETO, urging the U.S. to see the “true color” of the…
Universal consensus to bring peace to Syria
During the Presidential Summit held in Sochi on November 22, 2017, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan underlined two conditions for…
Why are Syrian Rebels Losing Ground in Idlib?
While the Syrian opposition enjoyed important support within Syrian society, HTS is logically viewed as Al-Qaeda – a group that…
Is Russia really withdrawing from Syria?
While Putin’s announcement of withdrawal from Syria was to convey the message that Russia had won the war and is…
The Latest on the Syrian Civil War: The Victors and the Defeated
So, who are the winners and losers of the civil war, which is in its seventh year, and which parties…
UN announces two-days-ceasefire in East Ghouta where dozens were killed by air strikes
On Monday Russia proposed imposing a ceasefire in Eastern Ghouta on the outskirts of Damascus – one of the de-escalation…
Divestment of weapons sent to PKK/PYD in sight
The intent is to regain large vehicles and heavy or crew-served weapons from YPG once specific threats have been defeated,…
Syrian National Dialogue Congress in Sochi postponed
President Erdogan warned that Turkey cannot share a platform with any terrorist organization which poses a threat to its national…
Syrian opposition to send united delegation to Geneva
Opposition groups fighting against Bashar al Assad and allies in Syria agreed on Friday to send a united delegation to…
PKK/PYD preventing Syrian Kurds to return home
For the Syrian Kurds, the YPG is not just an organization that fights Daesh in Syria as claimed by the…
Could the Turkey-Iran Rapprochement permanently solve the Syrian Crisis?
Iran may face two major risks in the current phase: an extensive Israeli attack and second, the incrimination of Trump’s…
The Operation Euphrates Shield: A Joint Military Campaign in a Foreign Land
Conducting a military operation in a different geography, operating in an environment in which the dominant language is different and…
Turkey is Consolidating its Power While Facing Newly Shaped Multidimensional Threats in Syria
It seems that the US foreign policy priorities happen to line up with PYD which causes ramping up of divergence…
Between Anger and Sympathy: European and North American Foreign Fighters in the YPG
For the European and North American volunteers, both the reasons to join and desert the YPG vary. And it seems…
What’s Next after the Fall of Aleppo?
In brief, the civil war will not end in Syria after the fall of Aleppo, but the relationship between local…
No More Ghost Generations: Syrian Children’s Education in Turkey
Turkey needs to prepare a road map for the education of refugee children. This is necessary to prevent the emergence…
The Impact of the Syrian Civil War on Identity Groups in Turkey
People living in the cities bordering Syria and Iraq are experiencing this tension more intensely. If not skillfully managed, serious…
