Turkey starts to deploy troops to northern Syrian province
Source:Financial Times Date:23Sep2017
Spoiler alert: FT claims Turkish Forces began moving into Syrian province of Idlib.
Daesh exodus threatens Turkey and the region
Source:Arab News Date:16Sep2017
As Daesh loses territory in Syria and Iraq, the exodus of its militants and their families is expected to continue, posing serious challenges to Turkey and other countries in the region.
Islamic State loses more ground in Raqqa, Deir Ezzor
Source:Long War Journal Date:07Sep2017
The US-backed coalition has slowly pushed its way through the city of Raqqa, which was the Islamic State’s first capital. Meanwhile, the Syrian regime and its allies are attempting to retake the
US, Iraq sanction Mosul finance emir believed to be in Turkey
Source:Rudaw Date:05Sep2017
It (US Treasury) added: “As of mid-2016, he was responsible for selling crude oil that ISIS extracted from oil fields in Iraq and Syria. As of early 2017, Mansur was an ISIS finance emir for
THE BATTLE TO OUST ISIS FROM RAQQA HAS STALLED
Source:Newsweek Date:26Aug2017
Despite SDF’s intel prowess and numerous agents, it is unable to break through the front lines. The SDF admits facing daring attacks and surprise maneuvers from ISIS. Additionally, vast fields of
Iraq war: Why the battle for Tal Afar matters
Source:BBC news Date:26Aug2017
This is an important analysis which sheds light on the explosion of violence that is likely to take place once ISIS is pushed out of Iraq. The vacuum needs to be filled, but by whom and how?
Gulen is facing extradition by Trump – so he should read up about his country
Source:The Independent Date:13Jul2017
This book review by Robert Fisk explains the fascinating juxtaposition of Fethullah Gulen, ISIS and PKK in Turkey. A must read for those who want to understand why AKP has so badly failed the
What Comes After ISIS?
Source:Yahoo! Date:11Jul2017
The answer to this question is vital to Turkey, which is facing existential threats to her unity and stability from regional actors like Assad, PYD-YPG and Shia militia. The experts don’t
Turkey Escalates Crackdown on Islamic State
Source:Voice of America Date:30May2017
That’s welcome news, but sleeper cells and jihadi actives go untouched.
Flynn’s Turkey Connection Is the Case Worth Pursuing
Source:Bloomberg Date:19May2017
This a bombshell opinion piece. Could Turkey bring about the downfall of Trump? Wow?