Raqqa is free as ISIS loses steam, but hold off on the victory dance
Source:The Hill Date:21Oct2017
Poignant finale: As the Arab Spring unfolded, this rising Islamic State struck a vivid contrast to the rapid collapse of Tunisia, Egypt, Libya and Yemen, an intoxicating counterpoint to failed
How will the Turkish-US visa crisis end?
Source:Daily SABAH Date:20Oct2017
White House officials expressed hope that the visa crisis with Turkey will be resolved soon, but this not what the omnes say. First, I link an article by pro-AKP columnist Mr Burhanettin Duran,
SDF captures Syria’s Raqqa city from ISIL
Source:al Jazeera Date:17Oct2017
Destroyed and depopulated, Raqqa also faces an uncertain political future. The US and SDF have pledged to hand over the city to civilian rule, but the shape and political make-up of this civilian
Islamic State loses more ground in Raqqa, Deir Ezzor
Source:Long War Journal Date:07Sep2017
The US-backed coalition has slowly pushed its way through the city of Raqqa, which was the Islamic State’s first capital. Meanwhile, the Syrian regime and its allies are attempting to retake the
Syrian Rebels Close to Victory in Raqqa Offensive
Source:The Atlantic Date:13Jun2017
As the SDF approaches a victory in Raqqa, Turkey has grown concerned over whether the Kurdish group will attempt to make the city part of their autonomous zone in northern Syria.
Flynn’s Turkey Connection Is the Case Worth Pursuing
Source:Bloomberg Date:19May2017
This a bombshell opinion piece. Could Turkey bring about the downfall of Trump? Wow?
Trump to Tell Turkey: We’re Going to Take Raqqa With the Kurds
Source:Foreign Policy blog Date:06May2017
Ahead of the very critical Trump-Erdogan summit, this is probably the most talked-about article in the Turkish social media. It provides answers to whether Turkey will play a role in the