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Portrait of a boy with the flag of Kurdistan painted on his face. Photo: iStock
Posted inIran, Iraq, Middle East, Syria, Turkey, World

The Kurds’ enduring struggle for self-determination

by Nicos Panayiotides July 18, 2018July 18, 2018

The Kurds are the largest ethnic community in the world without a state of their own. Around 40 million Kurds are scattered around the Middle East, mainly in Turkey, Iran, Iraq and Syria. Most reside in Turkey and Iran. The international community was impressed by the bravery displayed by the Kurds during the siege of […]

A picture taken on April 3, 2018, shows vehicles of US-backed coalition forces driving in the northern Syrian town of Manbij. Photo: AFP/Delil Souleiman
Posted inMiddle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

At showdown in Manbij, Turkey as NATO ally hangs in the balance

by Asia Times staff April 6, 2018February 18, 2020
Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army fighters near the city of Afrin, Syria on February 19, 2018. Photo: Reuters/Khalil Ashawi
Posted inAfghanistan, European Union, Iraq, Middle East, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

Turkey is attacking us in Afrin, says SDF commander

by Mahmoud Berkhdan February 22, 2018
Turkish forces and Free Syrian Army members hold flags on Mount Barsaya, northeast of Afrin, Syria January 28, 2018. Photo: Reuters/Khalil Ashawi
Posted inMiddle East, Syria, Turkey

Turkey, Kurds play king of Syrian hill

by Asia Times staff January 30, 2018February 18, 2020
US forces could be caught in the crossfire if Turkish President Recep Erdoğan makes good on his vow to attack Kurdish forces in Manbij. Photo: Reuters
Posted inIran, Iraq, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

US blinks under Turkish pressure in Syria

by M.K. Bhadrakumar January 28, 2018February 18, 2020
Turkish army tanks stationed near the Syrian border in operation "Olive Branch". Photo: AFP / Ozan Kose
Posted inAT Finance, China, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

Turkey plays its latest card in the New Great Game

by Pepe Escobar January 27, 2018February 18, 2020
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan reviews a guard of honour as he arrives at a meeting in Kutahya, Turkey, on January 20, 2018. Photo: Kayhan Ozer / Presidential Palace / Handout via Reuters
Posted inEuropean Union, Iran, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

Dilemma for the US as Turkey attempts Kurdish squeeze

by John Burton January 24, 2018February 18, 2020

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