The role of Turkey in the toppling of Syria's Assad by islamist rebels

The role of Turkey in the toppling of Syria’s Assad by islamist rebels

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during their meeting at the presidential office in Dolmabahce, Istanbul, on October 19, 2024.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during their meeting at the presidential office in Dolmabahce, Istanbul, on October 19, 2024. © Turkish Presidency Press Office, AFP

Turkey has stated its support for Syria’s territorial integrity: the last thing it wants is a Kurdish-controlled autonomous region on its border. Ankara has conducted several incursions into Syria since 2016 with the aim of pushing back the Islamic State group or Kurdish militants and creating a buffer zone along its border. What consequence does Trump’s election have on the situation? Details with Scott Lucas, Professor of US and international politics at University College Dublin, UK.

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