Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced the possibility of a military operation in Syria during a televised interview last night (January 7th), emphasizing Turkey’s stance against the presence of the PKK/YPG in the region. Speaking on CNN Türk’s Neutral Zone program, Fidan addressed the situation in Syria and Turkey’s position on the future of its neighbor.

Fidan reiterated that the PKK/YPG, which Ankara considers terrorist organizations, must withdraw entirely from Syria. “If the PKK/YPG does not leave Syria, we will launch a military operation,” he stated unequivocally. He noted the lack of any visible efforts or intentions on the part of these groups to comply, adding that international foreign fighters who have joined terrorist groups in Syria must also be dissolved.

Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, Fidan engaged in talks with Syria’s interim leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, describing him as a rational and grounded figure aware of his responsibilities. The discussions centered on the conditions of the Syrian people and the elimination of the PKK’s presence in Syria. Fidan highlighted that the Syrian populace has embraced the new leadership, offering a sense of hope for stability in the country.

“There may be challenges in ensuring national security and unity in the future, as well as disagreements or interference by external forces,” Fidan noted. “However, what’s promising is that the Syrian people have rallied around a........

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