The Battlefront of the ISIS-PYD Encounter Ayn Al-Arab (Kobani)

When has the PKK and the PYD’s relation with the Asad Regime started and how has it evolved? Why has ISIS begun to target the PYD? What are the possible implications of the fall of Ayn Al Arab?

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The Battlefront of the ISIS-PYD Encounter Ayn Al-Arab Kobani
Economics of the Reconciliation Process

Economics of the Reconciliation Process

The reconciliation process has been one of the vital components of Turkey's economic ascendancy in the last decade through its major support mechanism for politico-economic stability and improved relations with neighboring countries in the Middle East.

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The Kurdish political movements in both Syria and Turkey should give up being pragmatists in order to have pragmatic gains. The Kurdish political movements should also give up being opportunists in order to benefit from the opportunities in the region.

This study is an attempt to analyze these energy relations which have come into play as a new parameter in the relations between Ankara and Erbil.

We will see in the coming days if these operations in Iraq are some face saving measures for the Obama administration or a real attempt by the U.S. administration to start fulfilling its great power responsibilities.

The turbulent and unstable state of the Middle East invites us to reconsider every possible option in order to reach longstanding stability and cooperation.