Türkiye and Syria: A new age of cooperation begins!
Türkiye and Syria: A new age of cooperation begins!
In a worrying escalation of the tensions between Turkey and Kurdish groups in northeastern Syria, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan offered support in the fight against terrorism. This applies in particular to the fight against the Islamic State (IS) and the Kurdish Workers' Party PKK, which Ankara sees as a threat. Erdoğan had talks with the Syrian ruler Al-Sharaa, with it clear that Turkey wants to continue its military operations in the region in order to assert control over areas near the Syrian-Turkish border, as the Kleine Zeitung reported.
The situation has further tightened since the Assad regime was overthrown in December. The Kurdish militias, which are supported by the United States, are now under pressure from Syrian fighters supported by Turkey. The region around Kobane in particular is affected by violent fights. According to reports from the ZDF, Turkey intends to start an offensive against the strategically important place. SDF spokesman Farhad Al Schami stated that additional Turkish troops are mobilized in the region and an attack on two sides is imminent, which triggers serious fears among the Kurds
tense security situation and possible solutions
In the middle of these uncertainties, the Syrian democratic forces (SDF) have contacted the US-led coalition to prevent possible Turkish attacks. They proposed the establishment of a demilitarized zone under international protection, which is seen as a possible security guarantee for the Kurds. Turkey, on the other hand, is accused of taking advantage of the power vacuum after the fall of Assad in order to obtain control over Kurdish areas. The conflict is not only a military, but also a humanitarian challenge in the region, during demonstrations in Damascus for democratic reforms.The geopolitical developments in northern Syria could have far-reaching effects on the stability of the entire region, while Erdoğan and al-Sharaa deepen their relationships to develop a common strategy against the Kurdish groups. These tense conditions underline the complex dynamics of the Syrian Civil War, which, despite the change of power in Damascus
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