Turkish Claims that the PKK Is Operating in Nagorno-Karabakh Set Dangerous Precedent

October 2, 2020

Conflict sparked up again yesterday in Artsakh, or more commonly known as Nagorno-Karabakh, when Azerbaijan launched an offensive against Armenian forces. Although the Republic of Artsakh is not recog…

The Insoluble Contradictions of Daesh and the PKK/YPG

November 14, 2019

Opinion

We only know what is happening in the Levant through the war propaganda of the country in which we live. We ignore other points of view and, more importantly, how our armies have behaved. To disentang…

A 'Security Zone' in Northern Syria? Easier Said Than Done

January 19, 2019

Opinion

Under pressure from opponents in the United States, President Donald Trump last week raised the prospect of establishing a 20-mile (32km) "security zone" in northern Syria to prevent a Turkish militar…

Why Turkey’s Military Operation East of the Euphrates Could Reshape Region

December 27, 2018

Opinion

The phrase "red line" has become commonplace in the rhetoric of world leaders, referencing unacceptable actions or policies. For Turkey, the presence of the People’s Protection Units (YPG) along…

Here’s What may be Driving a US Troop Withdrawal from Syria

December 25, 2018

Opinion

Reports of a total and immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria come amid heightening tensions — and growing risk of military confrontation — between the U.S. and Turkey. Turkish forces want to …

Would Israel Attack Turkish Troops in Syria in Order to Drag America Back Into The War?

December 24, 2018

Opinion

Of the multiple aerial attacks that Israel has committed against Syria since the beginning of the present conflict, all have been in western Syria. Israel’s proximate justification for these illegal a…

The Smell of Betrayal Hangs Over Trump’s Syria Withdrawal

December 22, 2018

Opinion

Kurds are well aware from history that friends are often fickle - so US President Donald Trump’s latest actions on Syria will be seen as following an ancient pattern of treachery. His decision t…

Don’t Be Fooled, Trump’s “Withdrawal” from Syria Isn’t What It Seems

December 21, 2018

Opinion

Trump’s decision to “withdraw” US troops from Syria is being universally praised by all but his “deep state” foes, but things aren’t exactly as they seem and the celebrations might be premature becaus…