Democratic Union Party (PYD)
Report: A Global Battlefield? Rising Drone Capabilities of Non-State Armed Groups and Terrorist Organizations
| Policy ReportTechnological developments in both civilian and military fields have had a significant impact on the …
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OpinionNo breakthrough in Turkish-American relations soon
By Talha KöseThere were too many controversial issues on the table in President Erdoğan’s recent visit to Washington and the meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. Washington's continuing support for the People's Protection Units (YPG); the S-400 missiles; the situation with the F-35 fighter jets; Washington’s policy on the Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ) and other sanction bills against Turkey are urgent issues for Turkey that need to be tackled constructively by the American authorities. Only a reset in Turkish-American relations can assure a significant change, but the circumstances are not conducive to a reset. For the moment the Democratic Union Party (PYD) issue seems to be the biggest problem leading to constant tensions between the two countries.
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OpinionWestern otherization and Turkey’s response
By Muhittin AtamanTurkey initiated a large-scale Westernization project immediately after the declaration of the Republic. It had decided to follow the footsteps of the enemy it had fought during World War I and the Independence War. It introduced many political, economic, even social and cultural reforms during the first two decades of the interwar period. In the wake of World War II, the Soviet threat further paved the way for Turkey's alliance with the West.
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OpinionWestern media still ignoring PKK attacks
By Léonard FaytrePKK's existence in Turkey, Syria and northern Iraq is the number one national security problem for Turkey. This is the Turkish red line that Western media organs have been refusing to see
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US-Turkey deal protects Syria’s territorial integrity
By Can AcunTerrorist YPG/PKK's federation claim disappeared, Syria’s territorial integrity protected with agreement, say analysts
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Syrian National Army will protect minorities: Spokesman
By SETAYusuf Hamoud says they will protect rights of all minorities oppressed by YPG/PKK terror group in northern Syria
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Western media launches its propaganda machine before Turkey’s operation
By Yusuf ÖzkırAlthough their practices are already beyond the pale in terms of journalistic ethics, both the U.S. and the European media are apparently seeking to set a new record with regard to their old prejudices
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5 Questions: Operation Peace Spring
By Veysel KurtWhat are the main objectives of the operation? What is the scope of Operation Peace Spring? What is the background of the operation? How will the operational process work? What are the reactions from the international community? How can they be interpreted?
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Still too early to be optimistic about stability in...
An important meeting was held between the leaders of Turkey, Iran and Russia in Ankara on Sept. 16. The three actors' positions were close in the last trilateral meeting. The leaders of the three countries agreed on the structure of the constitutional commission and reiterated their commitment to the territorial integrity of Syria. They also supported the idea of reducing the tensions in Idlib province.
