New Priorities for the Peace Process Between the PKK and Turkey

World Service - After months of stalling and disagreement over the "Framework Law" for the peace process, reports indicate that Abdullah Ocalan has agreed to the draft law and the Turkish government intends to pass it before the summer recess of parliament.

The dead end of the peace process between the Kurds and Turkey

World Service- More than a year after the dissolution of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and the official end of the armed struggle, the peace process between the Turkish government and the Kurdish movement has entered a critical phase. Although the main parties agree on the need to pass a law to manage the post-conflict period, disagreements over the scope of the law, the status of PKK members, the status of Abdullah Ocalan and the extent of political reforms have delayed its passage and made the Turkish parliament the main focus of the dispute.

Özgür Özel gave his farewell speech

Service Turkey- Özgür Özel, the elected leader of the Republican People's Party (CHP), said goodbye to his membership in the Republican People's Party (CHP) in his last speech at the party's parliamentary faction meeting, revealing the events that had taken place in recent months.

Axios claims:

Trump was furious over Netanyahu's criticism of Turkey's possible return to the F-35 program

Service Turkey - The Axios news agency, citing American and Israeli officials, claimed that Donald Trump was extremely angry over Benjamin Netanyahu's statements opposing the possibility of Turkey's return to the F-35 fighter jet program and believes that the Israeli Prime Minister has no right to comment on the matter.

Devlet Bahçeli:

Turkey's position is not Europe's waiting room, it is Europe's decision-making table

Service Turkey - Emphasizing the increase in Ankara's strategic position in NATO and regional security equations, the head of the Turkish National Movement Party (MHP) said that Turkey is no longer a country that is kept in the "waiting room" of the European Union, but rather should be in a position where strategic decisions of Europe and the world are made.

"Peace and Democratic Society" Process on the Agenda of the Turkish Cabinet Meeting

TURKEY SERVICE - The Turkish Cabinet will meet today under the chairmanship of Recep Tayyip Erdogan. In this meeting, in addition to reviewing the results of the NATO summit, Ankara-Washington relations, regional developments and economic issues, the "Peace and Democratic Society" process and its steps forward will also be on the agenda.

The Peace Process in Turkey and the Future of the Kurdish Movement

World Service – Researchers at a conference held at the Free University of Brussels maintained that the success of the peace process between Turkey and the Kurds hinges on shifting the struggle from the military to the political arena and strengthening grassroots institutions, although there are differences of opinion regarding how to achieve this goal.

Erdogan:

Through the success of the "Terror-Free Turkey" process, we will liberate Turkey from a 50-year-old issue

Turkey Desk – Emphasizing the continuation of the process known as "Terror-Free Turkey," the Turkish President stated that the success of this initiative would pave the way for a new era in both domestic affairs and foreign policy.

Erdogan:

Turkey Will Continue Efforts to Cooperate with NATO Allies

Turkey Service – In a message regarding the 36th NATO summit hosted by Ankara, the Turkish President described the gathering as an opportunity to address security and defense issues as well as regional developments.

Erdogan:

Turkey Has the Right to Purchase or Produce the Weapons of Its Choice

Turkey Desk – Following the NATO summit, Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that the alliance should not be merely a collection of mutually dependent nations, but rather a coalition of allies that strengthen one another's capabilities. He also emphasized Turkey's role within NATO and addressed issues regarding the defense industry, the war in Ukraine, Gaza, relations with the United States, and the F-35 program.

Why Do the US and Turkey Support Power-Sharing in the Kurdistan Region?

World Service – An analysis by the *National Context* website suggests that, contrary to popular belief, the US, Turkey, and even Baghdad are not particularly displeased with the persistence of dual power centers in the Kurdistan Region. From the perspective of these actors, the rivalry between the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) prevents either party from becoming the sole player in areas such as relations with Turkey, transit routes, and security and energy portfolios; this very balance preserves their bargaining power.

Erdogan:

I Hope for a Positive Decision on F-35 Fighter Jets at the NATO Summit

Turkey Service – Following a meeting with Donald Trump, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed hope for a resolution to the F-35 fighter jet issue, stating that he expects a positive decision to be reached at the NATO summit. Trump also indicated that there is a possibility of lifting CAATSA sanctions against Turkey and that the matter of F-35 sales would be reviewed.

US Congressional Opposition to Fighter Jet Engine Sale to Turkey

World Service – A Democratic member of the US Congress has introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives seeking to block the sale of American F110-GE-129E/F engines to Turkey for use in its indigenous "KAAN" fighter jet.

Limited Window to Resolve Kurdish Issues in Turkey

Garo Paylan, a former member of the Turkish parliament and a prominent advocate for minority rights, believes Turkey stands at a pivotal historical juncture; the simultaneous progress of dialogue between the Turkish government and the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and efforts to normalize relations between Ankara and Yerevan could determine the fate of the historic "Kurdish issue" and "Armenian issue" for decades to come.

Trump and the NATO Summit: A Gift Cementing Erdogan’s Authority

World Desk – According to the U.S. Council on Foreign Relations, Trump’s overt support for Erdogan has undermined Western pressure on Ankara regarding democratic backsliding and—on the eve of the NATO summit—has transformed the Turkish president into an "indispensable" player in European security dynamics.

Erdogan:

There is only justice and mercy in our thousands of years of history

Turkish Service - The President of Turkey said in his speech that in the thousands of years of history of this country, there has been "neither genocide nor oppression" and that this country has helped all the oppressed people regardless of their ethnicity, religion and identity.

Erdogan:

It is not possible to maintain the security of Europe without the participation of Türkiye

Turkish Service - At the NATO parliamentary meeting in Istanbul, the President of Turkey, emphasizing that the world is on the threshold of a geopolitical transformation, called for the strengthening of solidarity within NATO, the removal of restrictions on defense cooperation with Turkey, and Ankara's full participation in European security initiatives. He also emphasized the necessity of forming an independent Palestinian state, continuing efforts to stabilize the ceasefire between Iran and the United States, and Türkiye's role in solving regional crises.

Erdogan:

No one in Türkiye is a second class citizen

Turkish Service - The President of Turkey announced the readiness of the government and the presidential coalition to reach a consensus on the country's national issues, and considered the process of "Turkey without terrorism" a project belonging to all citizens and emphasized that no citizen in this country is a "guest", "other" or "second class citizen".

Kurds are waiting for Erdogan's response to peace steps

World Service-Kurdish leaders and analysts say that now that the PKK has laid down its weapons, it is the Turkish government's turn to restore lost trust with political and legal reforms.

Erdogan's use of the relationship with Trump to strengthen Türkiye's position

World Service - According to a publication close to the US Congress, the personal relationship between Trump and Erdogan has become Ankara's most important diplomatic capital due to the cancellation of the Halkbank case and the reduction of sanctions pressures to the sale of weapons and the possibility of Turkey returning to the F-35 fighter jet production program.

Fidan:

The NATO meeting in Ankara will be "historic".

Turkish Service - Describing the upcoming NATO meeting in Ankara as a "historic meeting", Turkey's foreign minister said that the decisions that will be taken at this meeting will not only affect the future of the NATO alliance, but also the future of the region. He also announced that the defense industry will be at the center of the discussions of this meeting.

PKK law; Kurds and Türkiye's peace deadlock

World Service - Despite the official approval of Recep Tayyip Erdogan regarding the formulation of a special law for the dissolution of the PKK, the dispute over the time of its implementation, the amnesty scope and the fate of Abdullah Ocalan has brought the peace process between the Turkish government and the Kurdish movement to a sensitive and confusing stage.

Imamoglu:

If necessary, we will establish a new party

Turkish Service - Akram Imamoglu, the elected mayor of Istanbul and imprisoned, announced in a speech that a new party would be established if CHP is imposed by appointment management by Erdogan's order.

Erdogan:

Iran and the Region Stepped Back from the Brink

Turkey Desk – In a speech addressing the recent crisis involving Iran, Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that Turkey has kept the country away from a "ring of fire" through a policy grounded in common sense and restraint, while standing firm against Israel's attempts to ignite new crises in the region.

Erdogan:

We are developing the legal framework for the disarmament process quickly

Turkish Service - Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that the Turkish government is working on a legal framework to accelerate the process of dissolving and disarming the PKK, and after conducting the necessary consultations, it will present this plan to the parliament in the near future.

The conversation between doctors and Erdogan; Ankara welcomed the agreement between Iran and America

Turkey Service - In a phone call with Masoud Mezikian, the President of Türkiye, while welcoming the Iran-US agreement, expressed Ankara's support for the completion of this process.

Baghdad and Ankara emphasize on the resumption of oil exports

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - In the phone call between the Prime Minister of Iraq and the President of Turkey, while reviewing the latest status of bilateral cooperation, the two sides emphasized the necessity of resuming the export of Iraqi oil through the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline, developing the mechanisms for Iraqi oil access to global markets, and speeding up the implementation of the "Development Road" strategic project as the new axis of economic and transit cooperation in the region.

Erdogan:

We will not allow threats to Türkiye's sovereignty and interests

Turkey Service - In his speech, the President of Turkey emphasized that Ankara does not seek to escalate tensions in the region, while respecting the sovereignty and legitimate rights of other countries, and will react decisively against any threat to its security, sovereignty and national interests.

Erdoğan:

Attempts to ignite the fire of sedition and discord between Turks, Arabs, Kurds and Persians failed.

Turkish service - Erdogan: The Turkish president once again expressed his satisfaction with the agreement between the United States and Iran to end the war, and announced Ankara's support for the realization of this agreement.

Erdogan:

This agreement is an important step for peace and stability in the region

Turkish Service - Expressing his satisfaction with the agreement between Iran and the United States, the President of Turkey described it as an important development for peace in the region.