Tag: PKK

European Move Toward Lebanon as Beirut Awaits Israeli Election Results

Lebanon is awaiting the results of the Israeli elections and their potential implications. Official Lebanese sources indicate that no major political or military developments are expected this month. Negotiations are likely to remain frozen, but communication between the Lebanese presidency and certain established channels within the US administration continues, helping prevent further deterioration in the security situation. Meanwhile, a new development concerning southern Lebanon has...

Turkish–Israeli Relations: Two Societies Apart

In the 1990s, Turkey and Israel described their partnership as a strategic alliance. Their militaries trained together, their intelligence services shared information, their businessmen discovered each other's markets, and hundreds of thousands of Israeli tourists made Antalya and Istanbul their favorite destinations. Three decades later, the same two states regard each other with suspicion bordering on hostility, and in some Turkish and Israeli policy...
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2nd Week of May: All Eyes on the PKK’s Announcement

Weekly Turkey Report: 2nd Week of May Following a call from Abdullah Öcalan, the PKK convened its 12th Congress and, with Öcalan joining by phone,...

The Weekly Turkey Report: 4th Week of February

4th Week of February: Peace with an Iron Fist The last week of February witnessed rapid developments in Turkey, marked by the regime's new oppressive...

Encouraging Turkish Democracy by Removing the PKK from the Terrorism Lists

The potential removal of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) from terrorism lists by Turkey, the EU, and the US could foster peace and enhance Turkish democracy. This designation often serves political motives rather than reflecting legal truths, complicating peace efforts. Historical context reveals that both Turkey and the PKK share blame for violence. Delisting the PKK might renew negotiations, benefiting all parties, albeit with risks of restoration to the terrorist list if unsuccessful.