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Turkey Files
Updated Syria Briefing from Peter Ford: US Withdrawal, Safe Zones, Sanctions, Idlib, ISIS & Israel
January 31, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Turkey and Russia in Syria: From the National Pact to the Adana Agreement
January 31, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Dr. Can Erimtan | Here are the in’s and out’s of creating a security buffer zone along the Syrian and Turkish border.
‘What about the Kurds?!’ Getting a Proper Grip on Turks, Americans & Kurds in Syria
January 14, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Dr Can Erimtan | Most Americans have no idea who ‘The Kurds’ are and how they rose to prominence in the US foreign policy matrix. Understanding their politics and history is essential in understanding Turkey’s deeper motivations in Syria.
Trump’s Latest Hedge on US Withdrawal from Syria is Only Postponing the Inevitable
January 7, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Peter Ford | We can expect to see bluster, smoke screens, and reversals on all sides in the coming days but ultimately the US will have to leave.
TurkStream Pipeline: New Cold War Realignments and the Return of M.A.D.
November 29, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Dr. Can Erimtan | This move transform the Eurasian geopolitical chessboard, but will Europe realign itself before it is too late?
Moderate Traffickers: Turkish-backed ‘Free Syrian Army’ Caught Smuggle Hashish in Ambulances
November 14, 2018 By Leave a Comment
21WIRE | Washington’s ‘rebel’ darlings are running an organized crime syndicate based along the Turkish-Syria border.
The Current Military Situation in Syria and Iraq (Map)
October 20, 2018 By Leave a Comment
SouthFront | This map provides a general look at the military situation in Syria and Iraq.
All Eyes on HTS: Buffer Zone Deadline Passes for ‘Al-Qaeda in Syria’
October 15, 2018 By Leave a Comment
21WIRE + MEE | HTS is likely to face the consequences of failing to withdrawal from buffer zone around Idlib.
Khashoggi’s ‘Barbaric Murder’ Could Put Saudi-Turkish Relations on Ice
October 10, 2018 By Leave a Comment
MEE | This issue cannot be simply reduced to the ‘silencing’ of Khashoggi – bigger geopolitical implications will surely emerge.
Top Russian Diplomat: Idlib Militants Who Refuse to Lay Down Arms Will Be ‘Arrested or Eliminated’
October 6, 2018 By Leave a Comment
SouthFront | Militant terrorists will be held accountable if they refuse to comply with agreement.
From Idlib to Xinjiang: Uyghur Fighters Trained for Terror
September 26, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Steven Sahiounie | Are the West and their Gulf partners planning to destabilize Eurasia next?
Turkey Proxy Forces Dealt Major Blow to Field Command Operations in Idlib
September 16, 2018 By Leave a Comment
21WIRE + Muraselon | Senior field commander in Turkish-backed NLF and terrorist group Ahrar al-Sham eliminated by Syrian military.
Erdogan, Putin to Meet Monday in Sochi as Turkey Moves More Weapons into Syria
September 15, 2018 By Leave a Comment
21WIRE | Turkey’s escalated military presence and heavy arms drop into known jihadist havens is unwelcome.
The Bluffer’s Guide to Bombing Syria
September 14, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Peter Ford | The propaganda mills of the British and American governments are working overtime to justify the upcoming bombing of Syria on the pretext of use of prohibited weapons.
Trolling Jihadis: New Syrian Army Spy Film from Turkish Border-Crossing in Aleppo
September 14, 2018 By Leave a Comment
21WIRE + AMN | More Syrian Arab Army (SAA) spy films, this time from a border-crossing controlled by Turkish-backed and FSA ‘rebel’ forces in northwestern Aleppo.
Problem, Reaction, Solution: US Bait Arrives in Idlib, ISIS Now in Position
September 12, 2018 By Leave a Comment
21WIRE | With ISIS fighters moving into Idlib, U.S. forces have their ‘carte blanche’ to stay indefinitely.
Russian Air Force Relentless in First Day of Major Airstrikes Over Idlib, Turkey’s ‘Double-Dealing’ Continues
September 4, 2018 By Leave a Comment
21WIRE + AMN | As the bombing campaign begins over jihadist controlled territories in the Idlib Governorate, Turkey continues to complicate matters.
All Eyes on Idlib: ‘Rebel’ Terrorists Brace for Impending Offensive
September 1, 2018 By Leave a Comment
21WIRE + Antiwar.com | Gearing up for what could be the largest battle of the entire Syrian war.
US Support for ISIS: An ‘Open Dirty Secret’ That Continues
August 20, 2018 By Leave a Comment
21WIRE + Stephen Lendman | US coalition support for ISIS is an “open dirty secret” that continues to this day.
REPORT: Conspiracy Theories, Sanctions Won’t Derail Russia’s Economy
August 17, 2018 By Leave a Comment
21WIRE + The Duran | The sanctions ‘bill from hell’ is an act of aggression, and Russia is prepared to withstand it as well as an emerging markets financial crisis.
