Valdai Club

Georgy Mirsky

Alexei Mukhin

Tatyana Mitrova

Lord Mark Malloch-Brown

Yevgeny Minchenko

Elena Melkumyan

Bruno Maçães

Igor Matveev

Christian Makarian

Nodar Mosaki

Russian Federation

Ph.D. in History, senior research fellow at the Institute of Oriental Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences

Materials

Syrian Kurds: Problems after Russia-Turkey-Iran Talks

The results of talks between foreign ministers of Russia, Turkey and Iran, held last Tuesday, are an embarrassment to the Syrian Kurds, whose formations are concentrated in the north of the country. The agreement between main external players legitimizes the consolidation of Turkish troops in Northern Syria, which block the unification of eastern and western Kurdish regions.

Kurdish Peshmerga Plays a Key Role in Mosul Operation

In the near future the Kurds will continue a difficult dialogue with Baghdad, and at the same time they will try to legitimize their territorial gains in Kirkuk and Mosul (Nineveh) province.

Operation "Euphrates Shield": Why Did Turkish Tanks Enter Syria?

The operation of the Turkish troops looks as a result of chains of agreements, which included all players in the region.

Turkish Coup Attempt: Military Fails to Offer Alternative

Over 160 are dead and 1,400 injured following a failed coup attempt in Turkey. Senior research fellow at the Institute of Oriental Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences Nodar Mosaki told valdaiclub.com about the implications of such a move by the group of Turkish military.

16.07.2016

Raqqa Offensive: No Calm Future for Syria

Raqqa’s seizure could create new problems for the Kurds. For them is more important to lift the blockade of the Afrin Canton in the western part Syria.

Syrian Kurds Fighting for Full Autonomy

The Syrian Kurds will continue the sovereignization of the territory under their control. They intend to link all parts of Syrian Kurdistan and ensure its complete self-government while formally being part of Syria.