Why Turkey is so influential in post-Assad Syria | Reuters
Jan 19, 2025 · Turkey has emerged as one of the most influential power brokers in Syria after rebels toppled Bashar al-Assad last month, ending his family's brutal five-decade rule.
Turkish involvement in the Syrian civil war - Wikipedia
On 24 August 2016, the Turkish Armed Forces began a direct military intervention into Syria by declaring Operation Euphrates Shield, mainly targeting the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Turkey has strongly supported Syrian dissidents.
How Turkey plans to expand its influence in the new Syria
Jan 21, 2025 · Turkey wants to smother Kurdish autonomy in Syria’s north, help build a new Syrian army and regain influence in a country it once controlled for 400 years.
Turkey expected to play a major role in Syria following fall of
Dec 27, 2024 · Turkey is expected to play a major role as the new government takes over ruling Syria. Turkey had shown tacit support for groups fighting the Assad dictatorship.
Where Turkey stands as Bashar Assad's government falls | AP News
Dec 8, 2024 · ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Syrian refugees across Turkey jubilantly welcomed the downfall of Bashar Assad’s government Sunday, with many embracing the chance to return to their homeland. Large crowds waving Syrian and Turkish flags gathered in the main square of Kilis, a border city in southern Turkey.
What Role Is Turkey Playing in Syria’s Civil War?
Dec 6, 2024 · Turkey is the most important outside power supporting the rebel side. It geographically adjoins Syrian rebel territory in the northwest, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s government...
What a potential Syria and Turkey rapprochement could mean
Jul 12, 2024 · Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syrian President Bashar Assad in recent weeks have signaled they are interested in restoring diplomatic ties that have been ruptured for more than a decade.
Turkey is expected to play a major role in shaping the new Syria
Dec 16, 2024 · Turkey is set to have significant influence in Syria after Turkish-backed rebels defeated the Assad regime. We look at what Turkey's goals are in the region and what challenges it may face.
Syrians in Turkey Agonize Over a Return Home - The New York …
Jan 17, 2025 · Rami, in contrast, lived in constant fear of being kicked out of Turkey. He entered the country 10 years earlier on his Syrian passport and had refused to register as a refugee, as most Syrians did.
The fall of Bashar al-Assad: ‘Turkey proves, once again, that it …
Dec 10, 2024 · As Syria plunges into a period of great uncertainty, Turkey could be emerging as the big regional winner after the fall of Assad. And Ankara has a vested interest in what happens in Syria,...