US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Ankara spotlights crucial discussions with Türkiye on the PKK/YPG terror group, Syria's future, and regional stability amid evolving geopolitical dynamics.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Ankara spotlights crucial discussions with Türkiye on the PKK/YPG terror group, Syria's future, and regional stability amid evolving geopolitical dynamics.Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shakes hands with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a reception at Esenboga Airport in Ankara, Türkiye / Photo: AA
Dr Ali Burak Daricili, an international relations expert from Bursa Technical University, framed the visit within the broader geopolitical context."Blinken's visit is undoubtedly important. When we evaluate the current challenges around us, his visit to Ankara holds significance. There has been a rapidly developing de facto situation in Syria, marking the beginning of a new process. Additionally, we have entered a new phase in the Hamas-Israel conflict," Daricili observed.
The PKK/YPG terror group, which operated freely in Syria during the Assad regime, faces increasing pressure from the Syrian National Army , which is advancing on towns under its control. The group, which receives US military support as a regional partner, is grappling with new challenges. The talks also extend to Israel's genocidal war in besieged Gaza, where the recent killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has escalated tensions. Daricili suggested that Türkiye might be asked to assist with prisoner exchanges."In the context of the Hamas-Israel conflict, Türkiye may be asked to assist, particularly regarding prisoner exchanges. I expect these issues to dominate the discussions," he noted.
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