The operation "Peace Spring" - its cause and aftermath
Friday, December 27, 2019, 13:43 (GMT+7)
On October 9, 2019, Turkish troops cooperated with the self-proclaimed Syrian National Army in launching the "Peace Spring" on a large scale, with the participation of the air, artillery, missile and "special task" forces targeting the Kurdish-led areas in Northern Syria. With the absolute superiority in combat ability and especially their cutting-edge weapons systems and equipment, the Turkish army annihilated hundreds of Kurdish fighters in a short time, occupied many strategic cities and arterial roads in Northern Syria
A chance for peace in Syria?
Wednesday, May 16, 2018, 15:55 (GMT+7)
The Syrian civil war has lasted for more than 7 years but shown no signs for peace and stability. When the Self-Proclaimed Islamic State (IS) was defeated in Syria, it was thought that peace came to the people of this country. However, it has not come true as Syria continues to become the centre of the competition for influence between major powers. Is there a chance for peace in Syria?
Turkey’s Operation Olive Branch and international opinion
Monday, April 30, 2018, 22:42 (GMT+7)
Turkey launched a military operation coded “Olive Branch” – a symbol of peace - on 20th January 2018. To conduct this operation, Ankara mobilized a powerful force , including 72 F-16 fighter jets, over 6,000 troops of the 1st Commando Brigade, under the 2nd Army , between 10,000-15,000 combatants of the Free Syrian Army, many tanks, artilleries and technical equipment.
Astana Peace Talks and prospects for Syria
Wednesday, May 03, 2017, 15:18 (GMT+7)
Recently, in the capital city of Astana (Kazakhstan), with the participation and support of Russia, Turkey and Iran, representatives of the Syrian Government and the opposition have held ceasefire talks to seek a political solution for the 6-year conflict in Syria. While there remained differences, the discussion opened prospects for peace in Syria.
10 prominent military events of 2014
Thursday, January 22, 2015, 10:35 (GMT+7)
The 2014 world panorama experienced a great difference from the previous years. Major incidents happened in a number of countries and regions, causing great concern and impacting global life and society.