Syria in Turkey-US Relations: Security, Terror and Strategic Dilemmas

Veysel Babahanoğlu

Makale detayları

Syria in Turkey-US Relations: Security, Terror and Strategic Dilemmas

Yazarlar:

Veysel Babahanoğlu

Yayıncı:

Van Yuzuncu Yıl University

Ana Başlıklar:

Siyaset Sosyolojisi

Dergi:

Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi Issue 65, pp.65-75

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001329103

pISSN:

1302-6879

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Özet:

 Turkey-US relations have historically been influenced by periodic developments, sometimes becoming strong or fragile. In this context, the relations between Turkey and the US have been deeply affected by the presence of the PKKPYDYPG in northern Syria and the US support for these groups. Turkey considers the PYDYPG as an extension of the PKK and perceives it as a direct threat to its national security. On the other hand, the US supports this group by renaming it the Syrian Democratic Forces SDF and describing it as the most effective ground force against DAESH. This situation has damaged the relationship between the two NATO allies, leading to diplomatic crises and regional strategic misalignments. Turkeys cross-border operations and the US support for the PYDYPG are the most significant points of tension overshadowing the common interests of the two countries. Despite these challenges, Turkey and the US have the potential to protect their common interests in counter-terrorism and regional security matters. This study analyzes how Turkeys policies in Syria have been shaped by the US support for the PYDYPG and how the tensions in this context have affected the strategic goals of both countries. Turkeys national security strategies and its cooperation dynamics with the US can be reshaped through diplomatic negotiations and strategic cooperation mechanisms. In this framework, the advancement of relations on a more constructive basis will be possible if both sides act with mutual understanding and flexibility.

 Turkey-US relations have historically been influenced by periodic developments, sometimes becoming strong or fragile. In this context, the relations between Turkey and the US have been deeply affected by the presence of the PKKPYDYPG in northern Syria and the US support for these groups. Turkey considers the PYDYPG as an extension of the PKK and perceives it as a direct threat to its national security. On the other hand, the US supports this group by renaming it the Syrian Democratic Forces SDF and describing it as the most effective ground force against DAESH. This situation has damaged the relationship between the two NATO allies, leading to diplomatic crises and regional strategic misalignments. Turkeys cross-border operations and the US support for the PYDYPG are the most significant points of tension overshadowing the common interests of the two countries. Despite these challenges, Turkey and the US have the potential to protect their common interests in counter-terrorism and regional security matters. This study analyzes how Turkeys policies in Syria have been shaped by the US support for the PYDYPG and how the tensions in this context have affected the strategic goals of both countries. Turkeys national security strategies and its cooperation dynamics with the US can be reshaped through diplomatic negotiations and strategic cooperation mechanisms. In this framework, the advancement of relations on a more constructive basis will be possible if both sides act with mutual understanding and flexibility.

 Turkey-US relations have historically been influenced by periodic developments, sometimes becoming strong or fragile. In this context, the relations between Turkey and the US have been deeply affected by the presence of the PKKPYDYPG in northern Syria and the US support for these groups. Turkey considers the PYDYPG as an extension of the PKK and perceives it as a direct threat to its national security. On the other hand, the US supports this group by renaming it the Syrian Democratic Forces SDF and describing it as the most effective ground force against DAESH. This situation has damaged the relationship between the two NATO allies, leading to diplomatic crises and regional strategic misalignments. Turkeys cross-border operations and the US support for the PYDYPG are the most significant points of tension overshadowing the common interests of the two countries. Despite these challenges, Turkey and the US have the potential to protect their common interests in counter-terrorism and regional security matters. This study analyzes how Turkeys policies in Syria have been shaped by the US support for the PYDYPG and how the tensions in this context have affected the strategic goals of both countries. Turkeys national security strategies and its cooperation dynamics with the US can be reshaped through diplomatic negotiations and strategic cooperation mechanisms. In this framework, the advancement of relations on a more constructive basis will be possible if both sides act with mutual understanding and flexibility.

 Türkiye ve ABD ilişkileri tarihsel olarak dönemsel gelişmelerin etkisinde kalmakta, zaman zaman güçlü ya da kırılgan bir hal alabilmektedir. Bu bağlamda olmak üzere, Türkiye ve ABD ilişkileri, Suriyenin kuzeyinde PKKPYDYPGnin varlığı ve ABDnin bu gruplara desteği nedeniyle derin bir krize sürüklenmiştir. Türkiye, PYDYPGyi PKKnın bir uzantısı olarak görmekte ve ulusal güvenliğine doğrudan bir tehdit olarak değerlendirmektedir. ABD ise bu grubu ismini SDG değiştirterek DEAŞa karşı en etkili kara gücü diye nitelendirerek desteklemektedir. Bu durum, iki NATO müttefiki arasındaki ilişkilere zarar vermiş, diplomatik krizlere ve bölgesel stratejik uyumsuzluklara yol açmıştır. Türkiyenin sınır ötesi operasyonları ve ABDnin PYDYPGye verdiği destek, iki devletin ortak çıkarlarını gölgeleyen en önemli gerilim noktalarıdır. Bu zorluklara rağmen Türkiye ve ABD, terörle mücadelede ve bölgesel güvenlik konularında ortak çıkarlarını koruma potansiyeline sahiptir. Bu çalışma Türkiyenin Suriye politikalarının, ABDnin PYDYPGye desteğiyle nasıl şekillendiğini ve bu bağlamda yaşanan gerilimlerin iki ülkenin stratejik hedeflerine nasıl etki ettiğini analiz etmektedir. Türkiyenin ulusal güvenlik stratejileri ve ABD ile olan işbirliği dinamikleri, diplomatik müzakereler ve stratejik işbirliği mekanizmaları ile yeniden şekillendirilebilir niteliktedir. Bu çerçevede, ilişkilerin daha yapıcı bir zeminde ilerleyebilmesi her iki tarafın da karşılıklı anlayış ve esneklik içinde hareket etmesi ile mümkün olabilecektir.

Makale detayları

Syria in Turkey-US Relations: Security, Terror and Strategic Dilemmas

Yazarlar:

Veysel Babahanoğlu

Yayıncı:

Van Yuzuncu Yıl University

Ana Başlıklar:

Siyaset Sosyolojisi

Dergi:

Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi Issue 65, pp.65-75

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001329103

pISSN:

1302-6879

Turkey

US

Syria

Military Operations

PKK/PYD/YPGTürkiye

ABD

Suriye

Askeri Operasyonlar

PKK/PYD/YPG

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Veysel Babahanoğlu

Yayıncı: Van Yuzuncu Yıl University

Ana Başlıklar: Siyaset Sosyolojisi

Dergi: Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi Issue 65, pp.65-75

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 9/2024

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001329103

pISSN: 1302-6879

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Veysel Babahanoğlu

Yayıncı:

Van Yuzuncu Yıl University

Ana Başlıklar:

Siyaset Sosyolojisi

Dergi:

Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi Issue 65, pp.65-75

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001329103

pISSN:

1302-6879