Terror-free Turkiye: A homegrown peace reshaping the region
Summary
Turkiye has achieved peace with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) by dissolving the group in 2025, ending decades of conflict. This peace seeks to bring economic growth and stability to the region through local democratic efforts. Turkiye plays a crucial role in global energy security due to its geographic location.Key Facts
- The PKK was dissolved in May 2025, ending the conflict with Turkiye.
- Nearly 50,000 people died, and 1.1 million were displaced during the decades-long conflict.
- The economic cost of terrorism in Turkiye has been estimated at $1.8 trillion in direct spending and over $3 trillion when including lost opportunities and damage.
- A plan to eliminate terrorism-related costs could significantly increase income in the southeastern part of the country.
- Turkiye plans a $14 billion development program with 198 projects by 2028 to create about 570,000 jobs.
- Turkiye's peace process did not involve external mediation, using its democratic institutions instead.
- Turkiye is an important player in global energy markets because it is positioned between Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
- Major energy pipelines pass through Turkiye, including the Trans-Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline and TurkStream.
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