PKK | Turkey's Neverending War?

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In this video, we explore the ongoing conflict between Turkey and the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and whether the war can ever come to an end. The recent October 23, 2024, attack on a Turkish defence company left at least five people dead and over 20 injured, reigniting tensions as the Turkish government blamed the PKK. In response, Turkey launched strikes on PKK bases in Syria and Iraq. This incident underscores how the 40-year conflict still dominates Turkish security concerns and raises the question of whether peace is possible.

Considered a terrorist organisation by Turkey, the EU and the United States, the PKK has been waging an insurgency within Turkey for decades. The roots of the conflict stretch back to the aftermath of World War I and the Treaty of Sèvres. Over time, despite a shift in the PKK's demands from independence to regional self-rule, deep mistrust and failed peace talks have kept the war alive. While both sides have seen periods of dialogue, the conflict is further complicated by regional dynamics, especially the rise of Kurdish forces in Syria. The video examines whether a resolution is possible, considering the hardened positions and the continued violence between the two sides.

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*VIDEO CHAPTERS*
00:00 Introduction and Titles
00:50 Deep-Rooted Insurgencies and the PKK in Turkey
01:43 The Kurds: Location and Population
02:22 The Kurds and the Emergence of Turkey
03:07 The Emergence of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK)
04:30 The Arrest of Abdullah Ocalan
05:49 PKK-Turkey Peace Hopes, 1999-2004
07:25 The PKK Conflict and Peace Process, 2004-2015
09:22 The PKK-Turkey Conflict since 2015
10:56 Can the PKK Conflict be Solved?

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