Syrian Civil War
Recent unrest and shifting local alliances in Syria
| OpinionRecent developments in Syria show that the dynamics caused by the civil war are still in …
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OpinionRecent unrest and shifting local alliances in Syria
By Murat YeşiltaşRecent developments in Syria show that the dynamics caused by the civil war are still in effect as demonstrations against the Bashar Assad regime continue due to economic dissatisfaction and clashes between local Arab tribes and the PKK terrorist group’s Syrian presence YPG accelerate.
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OpinionThe uncertain future of Türkiye-Syria talks
By Murat YeşiltaşFor a considerable period, Türkiye and Syria have engaged in discussions aimed at reshaping their bilateral relationship into a new framework. Most recently, a diplomatic meeting took place in Moscow in April involving foreign ministers from both countries, along with Russia and Iran. However, since April, the trajectory of these talks has become increasingly uncertain. This uncertainty has been shaped by the complex nature of the Syrian conflict, the divergent priorities of the external actors, the strategically ambiguous behavior of the Bashar Assad regime and the lack of capacity of the state of Syria. Other dynamics exist that make the talks between Türkiye and Syria more difficult to reach the real objectives of the negotiations process.
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Opinion‘The Syria question’ in Turkish politics
By Burhanettin DuranThe future of Syrian asylum-seekers in Turkey, which the opposition feels is a serious concern, should be determined according to the principles of harmony and peace
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The Logic of YPG Car Bomb Attacks in Syria...
By Ömer Özkizilcik By Kutluhan GörücüThe report presents the number and time line of the YPG car bomb attacks, elaborates on the different types of car bomb attacks, and discusses the YPG’s strategy of employing a great number of such attacks in Syria.
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YPG/PKK terror group aims to create chaos, disorder in...
By Ömer Özkizilcik By Kutluhan GörücüAnkara-based policy think-tank analyzes YPG/PKK’s terrorist attacks in Turkey and Syria
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On anniversary, Erdoğan calls for West’s support in Syria
By Burhanettin DuranThe civil war in Syria, which started a decade ago, is a symbol of humanity’s moral bankruptcy. That tragedy, which resulted in hundreds of thousands of deaths and forced 7 million people into exile, continues in front of the world’s very eyes and Bashar Assad’s regime, which responded to peaceful protests by killing Syria’s citizens, remains intact.
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SETA Security Radar | Turkey’s Security Landscape in 2021
By Murat Yeşiltaş By Bilgehan Öztürk By Rıfat Öncel By Murat Aslan By Ömer Özkizilcik By Ferhat Pirinççi By Fatma Nur Günay By Assala Khettache By Batu Coşkun By Sibel DüzStrategic Flexibility under Geopolitical Anxiety
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Arab Spring: A flashback to past 10 years
By Burhanettin DuranThe wave of democratization, which began with the Jasmine Revolution in Tunisia, took down the authoritarian leaders of Egypt, Libya and Yemen. Whereas the uprising in Bahrain was crushed thanks to Saudi Arabia’s military intervention, Iran and Russia ensured the survival of Bashar Assad’s regime in Syria.