Turkiye’s road ahead in a post-Assad Syria - Al Jazeera
1 day ago · Ankara has voiced its support for Syria’s new leadership, with high-level visits from figures such as National Intelligence Organization Director Ibrahim Kalin and Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan ...
Turkiye threatens military action against Kurdish forces in Syria
21 hours ago · Turkiye has threatened to launch a military operation against Kurdish forces in Syria unless they accept Ankara’s conditions for a “bloodless” transition following the overthrow of Bashar al ...
PM Masrour Barzani's Ankara Visit: A Step Toward Stronger …
21 hours ago · Prime Minister Masrour Barzani’s visit to Ankara marks a significant step in strengthening ties between the Kurdistan Region and Turkey. The discussions on economic development, regional security, and shared strategies for addressing challenges in Syria underscore the importance of partnership in navigating a complex geopolitical landscape.
Turkey threatens offensive against Syrian Kurdish fighters
1 day ago · The fall of Bashar Assad to Islamist-led rebels has raised the prospect of Turkey intervening in Syria against Kurdish forces accused by Ankara of links to armed separatists. "We will do what's ...
Kurdish-led forces push back Turkish-backed Syrian rebels in a …
Dec 24, 2024 · Kurdish-led fighters in Syria, known as the Syrian Democratic Forces, say they have launched a counter-offensive against the Ankara-backed Syrian National Army to take back areas near Syria’s northern border with Turkey.
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?
Turkey opposes the Assad regime, but the fall of the government could disrupt Ankara’s aims to reverse refugee flows and defeat Kurdish forces in Syria’s north. Expert Brief by Henri J. Barkey
Turkey stakes its claim in Syria - EL PAÍS English
6 days ago · The downing of a Russian Su-24 fighter jet by the Turkish air force in November 2015 on the Syrian border, described by Russian President Vladimir Putin as a “treacherous attack,” led to...
Turkey steps up strikes on PKK in Iraq, Syria after Ankara attack
Oct 24, 2024 · Turkey launched fresh air strikes on Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militants in northern Syria and Iraq overnight, killing 59 militants, in response to a gun attack that killed five people in...
What Syria’s Opposition Resurgence Means for Ankara
Dec 6, 2024 · Ankara’s Syria strategy intertwines with HTS-led opposition offensives against Assad, aiming to weaken Kurdish groups, facilitate refugee returns, and solidify Turkey’s regional role. Balancing opposition unity, HTS ties, and domestic political challenges shapes Erdoğan’s ambitions and constraints.