Move against Kurd rebels on Turkey-Iran agenda: Erdogan
Source:The Nation Date:22Aug2017
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday that a joint Turkish-Iranian operation against Kurdish militants was “always on the agenda”, a week after Tehran’s top armed forces commander visited
The West regresses, the East rises, Turkey strengthens, the fight intensifies
Source:Yeni Safak Date:23Jul2017
For Westerners it is very important to understand the mind-set which feeds the decision making process in the AKP government. The article by editor-in-chief of conservative daily Yeni Safak (New
Turkey’s PKK Conflict Kills almost 3,000 in Two Years
Source:International Crisis Group Date:21Jul2017
International Crisis Group just published an update on PKK terror in Turkey. Its grim conclusions must be read carefully. The “Kurdish problem”, now encompassing Syria will not go
Ankara may be counting on US-Russian rivalry in Syria
Source:al Monitor Date:13Jul2017
The flare-up of PKK terror and the expansion of Kurdish and Shia influence in Syria will eventually force Turkey to defend its interests by military action. But, how to convince the Big Guys?
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
Iranian-backed militias reach IRAQ-SYRIA border
Source:Jerusalem Post Date:30May2017
This article highlights the biggest regional fear of the Turkish government: the Shia crescent to the South. Hasdhi Shabi is dashing to actualize it.
Iraq’s Sinjar heats up again as PMU closes in
Source:al Monitor Date:26May2017
The moment of reckoning approaches for Turkey in Iraq and Syria, as PKK sets roots in Sincar, as clashes continue in Afrin. Trump and Erdogan agreed to disagree on the question of Syrian Kurds,
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
The United States and Turkey Are on a Collision Course in Syria
Source:Foreign Policy blog Date:14May2017
This article predicts a new low in Turko-American relations if the upcoming summit between Messrs Trump and Erdogan were to fail, and offers Trump policy suggestions to ease Erdogan’s concerns
U.S. to Expand Intelligence Cooperation With Turkey
Source:WSJ Date:11May2017
Turkey is furious at Trump’s decision to arm Syrian Kurdish militia called YPG. Erdogan still hopes to change Trump’s mind, but that ship has already sailed. Instead, Pentagon is