As the agency describes, after forty years of bloody struggles for autonomy, in which tens of thousands of people were killed, the Kurdistan working party (PKK) made a decision that can change the balance of the force in the eastern part of the Mediterranean. The organization considered separatist agreed to lay down the weapon and end the fight with Turkey. Thus, she opened the door to the potential normalization of relations with Ankara and her Western allies.
The Prosecutor Agency Anf announced that the decision to dissolve and disarm the group was made during the PKK Congress last week. This movement took place after prior announcement of the arms suspension on March 1. Importantly, PKK is historically related to the Syrian Kurdish forces, supported by the United States. The decision to abandon military operations can significantly affect Turkey's relations with Washington, especially in the context of the future of Kurds and their political status both in Turkey and in its southern neighborhood.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been indicating the resolution of Kurdish conflict as a key element of his national and international policy for years. As Bloomberg, Erdogan, known for his hard attitude towards the ambition of the Kurdish National Movement, tries to stop their potential influence, not only in Turkey, but also in the region. The adopted strategy not only takes into account the bringing of peace, but also strengthening the position of Turkey as a leader in this part of the world. If the trial is successful, this can further strengthen the image of the Turkish president as an effective leader, especially when he aims to constitutional transformations and extend his twenty years of power.
The solution to the conflict with PKK would be an important step in implementing the ambition of Erdogan's construction of a new geopolitical system in the Middle East. The PKK decision on disarmament can also significantly affect the international situation, reducing the tension between Turkey and its allies from NATO. The United States has been balancing for years between supporting Kurdish forces in Syria, which have played an important role in the fight against terrorism and cooperation with Ankara, one of the key players in the region.
