This is a demographic map of Turkey
If the Kurds get independence they take away a large chunk of south-eastern turkey
In addition, there are Alevis who are a branch of Shia
Russia and whatever other powers, USA, etc. should be able to get into Turkey, cut any supply lines to ISIS, etc.
Turkey seems more concerned about the Kurds.
Turkey’s really been the hell in a hand basket lately, those police bombed, other incidences.
Someone needs to get in there and see what exactly is going on.
This is a demographic map of Turkey
If the Kurds get independence they take away a large chunk of south-eastern turkey
In addition, there are Alevis who are a branch of Shia