Search: Kurds,USA (13 materials)

 

Turkey–USA Relations in a Tailspin: To Be Continued

... prosecutors and drug control activities. The absurdity of the situation, as far as Washington is concerned, is that Turkey has made accusations that directly relate to the activities and official duties of Metin Topuz, which he had performed for more than 30 years ... ... Syria, were another source of irritation for Washington. It was some time before the Turkish authorities decided to help the Kurds, which also dealt a blow at the country’s image in the eyes of the international community. As a result, Washington strengthened ...

15.11.2017

Op-Edge: Why is it almost impossible for Kurds to secede from Iraq?

..., which he sees it as a direct threat to the Turkish National Security. As a result, independence wont be a picnic for Iraqi Kurds, and the regional consequences might deprive them from what they have already achieved since 2003 -the fall of Saddam Hussein ... ... help the region expand its oil pipeline infrastructure through which crude is exported via Turkey to global markets. For the USA, it is not satisfied with the Turkish rapprochement with Moscow, and might use the Kurdish card to pressure on Ankara, further ...

09.10.2017

Turkey’s Military Intervention in Syria

... of this could be the emergence of cooperation between the government forces and Turkish troops in the fight against terrorism. In this context, it has become strategically important to show support for the actions of Turkey , rather than defend the Kurds. The decision was made in part as a response to the tensions between the United States and Turkey that have been caused by the accusations that the United States is “harbouring” Fethullah Gülen. And we cannot ignore the fact that Turkey recently held talks with Russia and Iran, allies that support the Bashar al-Assad regime. The words of Prime Minister of Turkey ...

30.08.2016
 

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