The Iraq Report: Turkey threatens to invade Iraq
Source:The New Arab Date:31Mar2018
This report explains Turkey-Baghdat relations, PKK’s recent moves, Iraiq Kurds and the War on ISIS. Very good background and analysis: Although Turkish-Iraqi relations have
The next Kurdish war is on the horizon
Source:The Independent Date:19Jan2018
The consummate Middle East expert Robert Fisk has divined the future. The Syrian War will last another 10 years: Syria cannot countenance Kurdish presence on its territory and Turkey cannot
Are U.S. and Turkey Headed on a Collision Course?
Source:Cipher Brief Date:19Jan2018
Although the U.S. and Turkey engage in robust cooperation on the political, military, and economic fronts, Ankara has experienced significant changes under the leadership of Turkish President
Iraqi Kurdistan, R.I.P.
Source:The Gulf Today Date:01Jan2018
The Iraqi government has cracked down and the Kurdish region is no longer semi-autonomous, autonomous or nearly independent. The bid for freedom has, for now at least, been crushed without
Iran, Turkey have own plans for Iraq’s strategic Sinjar
Source:al Monitor Date:18Nov2017
ISIS is now gone from Iraq and Syria, but peace is a distant dream. Regional actors have a myriad of issues to settle. This article discusses the role Sinjar in Iraq, currently a stronghold of
Turkey: Managing Tensions and Options to Engage
Source:Atlantic Council Date:03Nov2017
The trajectory of the relationship suggests a need for the United States to get acquainted with “transactionalism,” wherein the majority of the bilateral talks are simply aimed at managing a
Analysts: Turkey May Pay Heavy Price for Iraqi Kurdish Leader’s Resignation
Source:Voice of America Date:31Oct2017
Be careful what you wish for is the subtitle of this VoA article, which also quote me. Barzani is gone, but it is too early for Ankara to uncork that celebratory champaign. His replacement
‘Turkey Shield’ to purge region of terrorist organizations
Source:Yeni Safak Date:20Oct2017
Yeni Safak, a pro-AKP daily details Turkish Military’s plans to stop PKK and PYD-YPG in Iraq and Syria. It promises heavy clashes and years of involvement in the Southern neighbors.
How to reset Turkey-Europe Relations
Source:European Council on Foreign Relations Date:05Oct2017
This op-ed by presidential advisor and spokesperson Mr. Ibrahim Kalin on how to reset EU-Turkey relations is sufficient proof that the rest will never happen, because Turkey fails to see the
Turkey fumes as Sinjar Yazidis declare ‘democratic autonomy’
Source:al Monitor Date:22Aug2017
This development confirms the intel that most of Sincar (Shengal) is now effectively under PKK control, adding to Ankara’s concern that it is being encircled by the proxies of the terror