Abstract:

The counter-terrorism has become a concept that has been frequently discussed and studied in the international arena over the last two decades. In this study, the counter-terrorism has been examined conceptually and its scope has been explained. Within this framework, the methods of counter-terrorism have been mentioned and it has been stated that military intervention option is among the methods in this fight. Then, the Euzphrates Shield Operation that had been carried out by Turkey which has been fighting against counter-terrorism in a multidimensionally manner against ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) that adopted a radical religious ideology has been examined. ISIS, deployed in Turkey's southern border, has carried out missile attacks against the cities of Turkey from this region and caused the death of civilians. These attacks can be expressed as the most important reasons to perform the second cross-border operation of Turkey after the 1974 Cyprus Peace Operation. Euphrates Shield Operation that was carried out against ISIS, is important in terms of showing how Turkey is determined in counter-terrorism. Also, this operation has demonstrated Turkey's success in the military field, and its ability to perform similar operations in the future.

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