Raymond Thomas
Raymond Thomas is a retired United States Army general who served as the commander of the U.S. Army Special Operations Command. He gained notoriety for his role in the fight against ISIS, particularly in Syria, where he was involved in the strategic decisions surrounding the formation and naming of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which was positioned as a key ally in the U.S. efforts against ISIS. His insights into the complexities of U.S. foreign policy in the region have been influential, especially regarding the relationships between Kurdish forces and their perceived affiliations with the PKK.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 2 | 5.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 160,799 | $720,000 | 1,373$ |
| Totals | 2 | 84,339,067 | 160,799 | $720,000 | 1,373$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Turkey:
Raymond Thomas, a U.S. Army General, discussed the name change of YPG to SDF in a security forum.
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Turkey:
Raymond Thomas admitted that the YPG was officially recognized as the SDG after a name change.
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