{"product_id":"the-regional-impacts-on-turkeys-zero-problems-with-neighbors-policy-towards-iraqi-kurdistan-9781666916638","title":"The Regional Impacts on Turkey's Zero Problems with Neighbors Policy towards Iraqi Kurdistan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe war in Syria and the rise of ISIS have increased the role of non-state actors in the Middle East politics, particularly for Turkey due to its concerns regarding Kurdish nationalism. This book examines the regional impacts of Turkey's Zero Policy with Neighbors (ZPN) in respect to Iraqi Kurdistan, analyzing the impact on the ZPN policy of the PYD, ISIS, and the PKK between 2011 and 2016. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 182 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 29 September 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Middle East has seen a significant increase in the role of non-state actors due to the ongoing conflict in Syria and the emergence of ISIS. This is particularly concerning for Turkey, given its long-standing concerns regarding Kurdish nationalism and the role of Kurds in regional security affairs. This book aims to examine the regional impacts of the Turkish government's Zero Policy with Neighbors (ZPN) in respect to Iraqi Kurdistan. To achieve this, the book analyzes the impact of the ZPN policy on three non-state actors between 2011 and 2016: the Syrian Kurdish group represented by the Democratic Union Party (PYD), ISIS, and the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Syrian Kurdish group, represented by the Democratic Union Party (PYD), has been a significant player in the Syrian conflict since its inception. The PYD has sought to establish an autonomous Kurdish region in Syria, which has been supported by the United States and other Western countries. However, the PYD's relationship with the Turkish government has been strained, with Turkey accusing the group of being a terrorist organization.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISIS, on the other hand, has emerged as a major threat to regional security in the Middle East. The group has seized large swathes of territory in Syria and Iraq and has declared its intention to establish a caliphate. ISIS has also targeted Kurds in both Syria and Iraq, killing thousands of people and displacing millions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) is a Kurdish separatist group that has been fighting for independence from Turkey since the 1980s. The PKK has been designated as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the United States, and the European Union. However, the PKK has also been involved in political negotiations with the Turkish government, and some members of the group have been granted amnesty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Turkish government's Zero Policy with Neighbors (ZPN) has been implemented in response to the Syrian conflict and the emergence of ISIS. The policy aims to improve relations with Turkey's neighbors and to prevent the spread of terrorism. The ZPN policy has included measures such as economic sanctions, military operations, and diplomatic efforts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe impact of the ZPN policy on the three non-state actors has been varied. The Syrian Kurdish group has been negatively affected by the policy, as it has been targeted by Turkish military operations and has been forced to flee its territory. The PYD has also been targeted by ISIS, which has seized control of its territory in Syria. The PKK has been able to maintain its presence in Turkey, but has been subject to military operations and has been forced to negotiate with the Turkish government.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the key challenges of the ZPN policy is the lack of a clear strategy. The policy has been implemented in a piecemeal manner, with different measures being taken in different regions. This has led to confusion and inconsistency, and has made it difficult for the Turkish government to achieve its goals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnother challenge of the ZPN policy is the impact on human rights. The policy has been criticized for its use of military force and for its targeting of civilians. The Turkish government has been accused of violating international law and of committing war crimes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn conclusion, the combination of the war in Syria and the rise of ISIS has increased the role of non-state actors in the Middle East politics. This is of particular concern for Turkey, on account of its long-standing concerns regarding Kurdish nationalism and the role of Kurds in regional security affairs. This book aims to examine the regional impacts of the Turkish government's Zero Policy with Neighbors (ZPN) in respect to Iraqi Kurdistan. The book analyzes the impact of the ZPN policy on three non-state actors between 2011 and 2016: the Syrian Kurdish group represented by the Democratic Union Party (PYD), ISIS, and the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK). The Syrian Kurdish group has been negatively affected by the policy, while the PYD and the PKK have been able to maintain their presence in Turkey. 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