By Adem Kılıç, Political Scientist Following recent developments in Syria, all actors are now faced with a reality that goes beyond temporary maneuvers or tactical delays. For the point reached today has clearly demonstrated that the real issue in Syria is neither a new constitution nor elections, nor a struggle for so-called minority rights. Especially since the moment the 10 ...
Donald Trump will take office as President on January 20. Even coming into the office, he made statements regarding Türkiye, Erdoğan and Syria. These remarks raise the question: What kind of policy will Trump pursue toward Türkiye? This question is particularly significant in the context of Syria which has been a big source of tension between the two countries. Of ...
By Adem Kılıç * Türkiye’s military presence and operations in Iraq are also having an impact in Iraq after Syria, as a manifestation of Türkiye’s “eradicating terrorism at its source” approach since 2017. Launched in 2019, the Claw Operations aimed to end the presence of the terrorist organization PKK in northern Syria and Iraq and to sever the terrorists’ ties ...