Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF)

Has Ankara's role in northern Syria made any positive impact or will it ultimately be counterproductive?

The agreement was signed “with the knowledge & encouragement of the WH”

And so it seems it begins, but...Kurdish media deny the reports

“The defeat of IS in Manbij was a severe blow to several parties seeking to spread chaos, support terrorism and divide Arabs & Kurds"

McGurk warns that Turkey could launch an incursion into northeast Syria similar to the one it carried out in January 2018 in Afrin

Turkey is furious that the United States is continuing its partnership with the YPG

The toll of 11,000 SDF fighters killed in the war against ISIS is more than a fifth of their peak strength

Ankara needs to answer, however, why is it that the ISIS considers Turkey a safe place for its warriors

The coalition says it does not discuss the location of its forces, citing operational security

In recent weeks Turkey has sent reinforcements into the area north of Aleppo