Turkey military operation much larger than anticipated: Analysts

Source:al Jazeera Date:11Oct2019

Despite the title, this is not a pro-Turkish propaganda piece.  It is balanced account of the event at the theatre and potential developments.   Even if Turkey is successful in securing its

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Renewed Kurdish peace process in Turkey?

Source:Ahval News Date:06Jun2019

Arguably the most intriguing analysis of the day. While the Kurdish Aixs denies it, this article claims AKP may be contemplating to reinvigurate peace talks with Syrian Kurds.     SDF

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Pentagon warns Turkey against operation targeting Syrian Kurds

Source:al Monitor Date:14Dec2018

This is an excellent article detailing the ambiguities of Turkey’s pre-announced campaign in North East Syria.  Ankara and Washington may have a classic “lost in translation”

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US maintains ‘unified Syria’ policy amid reports suggesting diplomatic recognition of SDF-held areas

Source:Daily Sabah Date:10Jan2018

This act could render Turket-US conflict permanent and irreconcilable: Former diplomats told Daily Sabah that they don’t expect a U.S. recognition of SDF-controlled areas anytime soon,

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Fight to drive IS from Syria bastion Raqa nears end

Source:Yahoo! Date:10Oct2017

US-backed fighters say they are nearing the “final week” of their assault to drive the Islamic State group from its one-time Syrian bastion Raqa, as the jihadists’

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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.

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