THE IMPACT OF THE WEST–PYD/YPG RELATIONSHIP ON REGIONAL AND GLOBAL SECURITY DYNAMICS: AN ANALYSIS FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF ASYMMETRIC WARFARE AND NON-STATE ARMED ACTORS

Authors : İbrahim Halil Yaşar

Pages : 995-1032

Doi:10.53092/duiibfd.1715309

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Publication Date : 2025-11-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study analyzes this relationship in the context of international law and security dynamics by focusing on the PYD/YPG, which is supported politically, militarily, and economically by the West under the US umbrella. For this purpose, relevant literature, field data, and intelligence reports available from open sources were utilized. The findings show that Türkiye and EU countries use the organization in line with regional interests. The organization, which has adopted an asymmetric warfare strategy, is waging proxy wars in Syria with the support of the West and acting on its behalf. On the other hand, it easily organizes and continues its activities in the West, especially in Europe. These activities cover a wide range of areas such as lobbying, finance, propaganda, and the recruitment of militants. The Western media, on the other hand, positions the organization as a fighter for freedom and democracy on the grounds of the fight against DAESH and mediates the formation of public opinion in its favor. However, the organization\\\'s terrorist acts targeting NATO member Türkiye, its relationship with the PKK, and the mass migrations it causes are ignored. It is understood that the West tries to legitimize the organization to justify its support, which erodes international law and order. While the support provided to the organization deepens regional instability and conflicts, the regional and global security architecture is negatively affected by mass migration, foreign fighters, and cooperation with organized crime networks. Moreover, this relationship causes strategic incompatibilities and trust crises within the Western and NATO alliance, damaging alliance relations and making collaboration difficult.
Keywords : Asimetrik Savaş, Terörizm, Devlet Dışı Aktörler, Vekâlet Savaşları, Hibrit Savaş

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