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The article informs that New Zealand Defense Minister Gerry Brownlee will attend top level meetings in Washington to discuss coalition plans to fight the Islamic State insurgency (Daesh) in Iraq and Syria in July 2016.

The article offers information on the proposed laws in Turkey aimed to provide legal protection to soldiers taking part in anti-terror operations, as of July 2016.It reports that law will enable the participation of Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) in operations in urban areas was made into law after being published in the Official Gazette on July 14, 2016.

The article reports that Bekir Bozdağ, Justice minister of Turkey, reveals that Turkey will enact a law to strip citizenship from those supporting terrorism. Topics discussed include Turkey facing security troubles in its battle against the outlawed Kurdish Worker's Party (PKK); rights advocates fearing anti-terrorism laws that could be used to stifle discussion of issues like Kurdish conflict; and contrasting idea of Ahmet Davutoğlu, Prime Minister of Turkey, on the same.

The article reports on the meeting of diplomats, soldiers and intelligence officers from the U.S and Turkey on April 4, 2016 over the offensive role of military wing of the Democratic Union Party (PYD) to capture the occupied Manjib region from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). Topics discussed include concerns of Turkey over PYD as a reliable partner in its fight against ISIL; demands of Turkey to consider PYD as a terrorist organisation; and its operation against ISIL.

The article reports on announcement by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu regarding war against terrorism in the wake of a terrorist attack in the country's capital Ankara, as of March. It states Turkish people's attitude toward terrorism, and mentions that the attack was copnducted by Kurdistan Freedom Hawks (TAK), a splinter group of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK).

The article reports on an announcement by Interior Minister Efkan Ala regarding operations against the terrorist organization PKK, as of march 2016. It states that Turkey conducted weeping ground operations targeting the PKK in the southeast region, and mentions that several terrorists were killed in a clash between PKK members and armed forces in Diyarbakır in the southeast Turkey.

The article focuses on a denial by a senior official that the government of Turkey is conducting secret talks with the leader of Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), Abdullah Öcalan. The official said that the government policy has not changed in the fight against terrorism. He added that the government will provide public order for the security of people's life and property.

The article focuses on the denial by a senior official that the government of Turkey is conducting secret talks with the leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), Abdullah Öcalan. The official said that the government's main policy has not changed in the fight against terrorism. He added that public order has to be provided for the security of the people's life and property.

The article informs that Turkey's National Security Council (MGK) has underlined Turkey's determination to fight against terror organizations in the aftermath of the recent Ankara bombings, as of October 2015. Topics discussed include plans of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the issue, Turkey's effort for fighting against terror organizations, and Russia and Iran's policy in Syria against Islamic State.

The author reflects on the need for the U.S. government to carefully and effectively prevent terrorism by not affecting the innocent Muslim countries including Turkey. He cites that the first step to overcoming terrorism, the U.S. and its allies should name terrorists without mentioning any religion. Secondly, he emphasizes that the U.S. forces should always pay respect to holly Muslim places. Lastly, he stresses that the U.S. needs a combat philosophy and internal partners in its struggles.

The article informs that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has made a call to German Chancellor Angela Merkel to discuss the ongoing refugee crisis, as of September 2015. It informs that both leaders also talked about the Israeli security forces' recent breach of Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem and counterterrorism issues.

The article informs that Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) has filed 290 requests to conduct anti-terror operations in Turkish provinces including Tunceli and Hakkari with the corresponding governor's offices in 2014 and informs that with eight of them received a positive response as of September 2015.

The article reports on declaration of support from the Qatari government for counterterrorism measures adopted by Turkish government. Topics discussed include aim of counterterrorism measures for protecting its borders and national security, statement of the Qatar's Foreign Ministry about the measures, and blames on terrorist groups Daesh and Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK) for attacks in Turkey.

The article reports on counterterrorism information in Turkey given to leaders in France, Qatar and Saudi Arab by the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Topics discussed include telephone talks with French President Francois Hollande, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and Saudi Arabian King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud; operations against terrorist organizations Daesh and the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), and risks on Turkey's national security through attacks.

The article focuses on request of Selahattin Demirtas, leader of the Turkish political party Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP), to the Turkish government and armed members of the militant organization Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) to stop violence and terrorism activities. Topics discussed include increase in conflict between the Turkish army and the PKK leading to attacks in the country, opposition to the use of violence and weapons by the HDP party, and campaign against the terror group Daesh.

The article reports on phone talks between French President Francois Hollande and Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan to fight against terrorism in Syria and Iraq and take action against the terrorist organization Islamic State (IS) and the militant organization Kurdistan Worker's Party (PKK).

The article discusses comments made by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoðan regarding foreign military relations in combatting the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), citing a desire for increased U.S. intervention toward the Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad. Topics include aerial campaigns inside Syrian airspace, establishing no-fly zones, and disarmament of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK).

The article presents information on an announcement that France and Turkey will collaborate to share information regarding airline passengers traveling to and from Iraq and Syria. Topics discussed include preventing foreign fighters from helping militant groups, a proposed anti-terrorism law for French nationals, and foreign nationals joining the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) terrorist group.

The article presents the position of Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu who is against arming civilians to fight terrorist group Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). It mentions the appeal to allow volunteers and equipment to cross back into Syria. He talks about U.S. air strikes, a Turkish ground operation, and the importance of a joint strategy. Also discussed are the solution process, and terrorist group Kurdistan Workers' Party.

The article reveals the meeting between Lisa Monaco, U.S. President Barack Obama's assistant for Homeland Security and counterterrorism, and Turkish National Intelligence Organization Chief Dr. Hakan Fidan. It mentions the emphasis on cooperation between Turkey and the U.S. for eliminating the terrorist group Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Also discussed are the talks in Ankara between U.S. and Turkish defense leaders over supporting moderate Syrian fighters.

The article reports that Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that his government was taking measures against foreign nationals using Turkey as a point of travel between their home countries and radical groups in Syria as of July 2014. Topics include European Union (EU) visa policies to Turkey, recruitment of foreign fighters by groups such as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), and Turkey's border management policies.

The article reports that Turkey increased security measures to prevent the recruitment of jihadists to the crises in Syria and Iraq as of July 2014, including to the militant organization the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

The article discusses the Turkish government's efforts in strengthening cyber security within the country as of June 2, 2014. Topics include the lack of awareness and well-trained professionals in cyber technology in Turkey, the Turkish military's Cyber Warfare Command which monitors its networks, and the Cyber Security Council's National Cyber Security Strategy and accompanying action plan.

The article states that Turkey's Security General Directorate sent a warning letter to police departments about Al-Shabaab terrorist group's alignment with Al-Qaeda and possible terrorist action in Turkey as of May 5, 2014. The letter noted that Al-Shabaab has given terrorist Jamal Mohammed Dirie a mission. The article notes Al-Shabaab's terrorist activity in Somalia.

The article notes Turkey's purchase of military weapons to use against the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK). The government will acquire 59 T-129 attack helicopters through a collaboration between Italy's AgustaWestland and state-owned Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) to fight terrorism in Turkey. The U.S. will deliver three AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopters. TAI will also provide three unmanned aerial vehicles.

The article focuses on a Supreme Military Council (YAþ) meeting chaired by Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoðan. The security meeting was held to discuss counterterrorism and develop a strategy against the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) which ended its unilateral truce in July 2011. Government officials and generals attending the meeting are noted.

The article discusses how Turkish military forces conducted air raids in northern Iraq and clashed with suspected terrorists on land in southeastern Turkey in response to increased attacks by the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) terrorist group, and it also mentions cannabis growing.