Erdoğan's Efforts for a Peace Agreement with the PKK
February 12, 2025
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is trying to achieve a historic peace agreement with the PKK Kurds by reviving peace talks and negotiating with the U.S. about Kurdish forces in Syria. Erdoğan sees the situation as an opportunity to control the threat of Kurdish nationalism. The success of these efforts could strengthen his ambitions to reshape the Middle East and bolster his position within Turkey. A key factor is Abdullah Öcalan, who is expected to make a significant statement on February 15.