In a recent interview, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan asserted Turkey’s readiness to engage militarily in Syria against Kurdish fighters, despite U.S. opposition. Fidan emphasized demands for the disbandment of the YPG militia and the expulsion of PKK-affiliated personnel from Syrian territory. He characterized the Syrian leader Ahmad al-Jolani as a rational and strong leader, expressing hope for cooperative efforts with the new Syrian government to address these issues. Fidan reiterated Turkey’s commitment to ensuring national integrity and regional unity in Syria.