Cornered, Not Conquered: Turkish Intelligence and the End of the PKK Insurgency

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In this episode, we explore the convergence of high-tech surveillance, targeted strikes, and political off-ramps that led to the dissolution of the PKK insurgency. Analyzing Türkiye's intelligence-strike loop alongside political negotiations, this discussion examines why persistent military pressure alone cannot end an insurgency—and why political pathways are essential to closing a conflict.

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This deep dive analyzes how Turkish intelligence leveraged persistent drone surveillance alongside political negotiations to bring an end to the PKK insurgency. It demonstrates why raising the cost of armed struggle must be paired with political off-ramps to achieve lasting resolution

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