Henri Barkey

Operation epic failure? | eKathimerini.com By Endy Zemenides ⁦@Zemenides⁩ ekathimerini.com/opinion/129809…

The Domino Effect of Operation Epic Fury good piece by Steven Cook @stevenacook3 foreignpolicy.com/2026/03/05/ope…

he Domino Effect of Operation Epic Fury good piece by Steven Cook @stevenacook foreignpolicy.com/2026/03/05/ope…

Countries across Latin America have shown remarkable solidarity in hosting refugees. I met with their envoys at UNHCR today to discuss advancing protection, inclusion and durable solutions across the region. Sustained international support is essential to match their generosity.

Le remodelage du Moyen-Orient de Gaza à l’Iran an excellent pièce by Fabrice Balanche revueconflits.com/le-remodelage-… @FabriceBalanche

More than a tad of insecurity here on the part of the former Turkish Minister of Defense's celebration of Erdogan as a visionary and global leader. After all, why else would you post this while Turkey helplessly watches a major conflict unfold next door?

Trump’s Team of Rivals and the Uncertain Direction of U.S. Foreign Policy - tovima.com from ⁦@Zemenides⁩ Endy Zemenides tovima.com/opinions/trump…

Marco Rubio finding out he has to run Anthropic now too.

Gosh, I didn’t see this coming. . A surprise indeed. bbc.com/news/articles/…

Selahattin Demirtaş, former co-chair of the HDP, has been imprisoned in Turkey since 2016. Despite rulings from the European Court of Human Rights calling for his release, he remains behind bars. Turkey has no intention of promoting peace or democracy with the Kurds and takes every opportunity to punish, silence and erase Kurdish voices, representation and identity.

My book, Mafia: A Global History, is out today in the United States. Rated an "Editor's Pick" by Amazon and "The best non-fiction to read this year" by the New Statesman. Please tell your friends and colleagues. a.co/d/0hflaa7a

Despite past criticisms of the SDF, a broad segment of Kurds in northeastern Syria now view it as the only option to protect them and guarantee their political and cultural rights in the absence of trusted alternatives. “The SDF made many mistakes, and its plans failed. Most Kurds were not pleased with the SDF expanding into areas where there is no Kurdish majority,” Ahmad said. “Even during the fight against IS, it should not have entered other cities, because we lost many martyrs in that war.” syriadirect.org/no-guarantees-…

We are here at the US Congressional Helsinki Commission hearing on Syria, “Securing Syria’s Transformation by Diminishing Russia’s Influence.” Advocating in Congress for the #SaveTheKurds Act with an ad hoc organization. Millions of dollars and much effort has been committed to lobbying and funding fleecing Congressmembers by Turkey, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and large companies who see an economic benefit. It’s not easy for everyday Kurdish Americans and US supporters to go up against these mega-lobbies. But we are here with the truth on our side.

After 23 years, 🇹🇷 is heading toward its most dangerous moment: succession The question is no longer if Erdogan leaves—but who controls the state when he does 🇹🇷 future is a choice b/w competition—or managed autocracy Our @FDD memo explains👇 🔗fdd.org/analysis/2026/…

Thank you to @amazonbooks for picking Mafia as a Best History Book for February. Out February 17

The Fall of Rojava After defeat, Kurdish aspirations for autonomy remain. by me foreignpolicy.com/2026/01/28/roj…

The trust deficit: Why the PKK peace talks are stalling in Turkey open.substack.com/pub/turkeyreca…

Probably a post-event AI recreation, but that he posted it this morning is totally insane. Canadians can’t be amused. . .

YPG will face challenges holding Hassaka. Al-Sharaa forces have surrounded the city, deploying in the Arab villages around Shadadeh to the south, and in those to the east, near Tel Hol. They are preparing to take Tel Tamer. fabricebalanche.com/en/syria/the-y…

Excellent piece by Yavuz Baydar Ankara’s Endgame Realized: HTS-led Offensive Forces SDF Retreat, Weaken Amid ISIS Risks @yavuz296892/note/p-185050507?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=1p5q01@yavuzbaydar4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">substack.com/@yavuz296892/n…