Media
Iraqi and foreign reactions to Kurdish referendum plan
Source:Rudaw Date:10Jun2017
From Turkey’s perspective, the declaration by Iraqi Kurds to hold an independence referendum is yet another “Houston, we have a problem” moment.
Turkey’s military presence may complicate Qatar solution
Source:RFI Date:09Jun2017
Ankara stepped in at Qatar’s side in the Gulf dispute, while pro-AKP press contends that if Qatar capitulates, Turkey will be next in line to come under pressure.
Turkey arrests Amnesty International head and lawyers in Gulenist sweep
Source:The Guardian Date:07Jun2017
Turkey excels at shooting itself at the foot. Yet another blow to our reputation as a democracy.
Germany Says Will Avoid Escalation of Turkey Row During Troop Pullout
Source:US News World Report Date:06Jun2017
The forgotten topic amidst Turkey-Germany Incirlik row: What happens to the enlarged Customs Union?
Germany to move troops fighting Isil from Turkey air bases, as diplomatic row escalates
Source:The Telegraph Date:05Jun2017
I’ve always taken news of a thaw in Turkey-EU relations with a grain of salt, which is proven prescient after Germany decided to withdraw from Incirlik Airbase.
Iraq’s Iran-backed militias propose entering Syria to back Assad
Source:The New Arab Date:04Jun2017
This is will hugely aggravate Turkey, as well as changing the dynamics of the Syrian War. Is a Shia Crescent in the making? How will Hashdi Shaabi and PYD-YPG get along?
Observation of the referendum on the constitutional amendments in Turkey
Source:PACE Date:31May2017
A damning report on the deficiencies and pro-Yes bias in Turkey’s presidential referandum by PACE monitors.
Turkey Escalates Crackdown on Islamic State
Source:Voice of America Date:30May2017
That’s welcome news, but sleeper cells and jihadi actives go untouched.
Turkey says purge of judiciary over after sacking 4,000
Source:Financial Times Date:27May2017
The cost? “As far as I know, there is no comparable instance of such a judicial purge in recent history,” said Kerem Gulay, a Turkish researcher based at the University of Amsterdam’s law
Expert View: The YPG, PKK and Turkey’s Options in Syria
Source:Syria Deeply Date:26May2017
Turkey opposed the U.S. decision to arm Syrian Kurds fighting ISIS due to the groups’ alleged ties to the Turkish-Kurdish PKK. But the relationships between these factions and foreign powers are