Syria, Turkey and Erdogan

Erdogan says Turkey in close dialogue with Syria's de facto leader
Turkey is in close dialogue with Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday, adding visits to Syria will increase from now on.
Turkey’s Erdogan vows to continue operations in Syria
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday said that his country will “remove” the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) and its alleged Syria offshoots from the region, vowing to continue his country’s operations against the armed group.
Israel and Turkey Shape a New Syria From Their Borderlands
Syria’s leadership isn’t the only aspect of the country to be changing as a result of this month’s toppling of longtime dictator, Bashar al-Assad. The blurring of its borders is also underway — from Israel to the southwest and Turkey to the north.
'A new Putin': Turkey's Erdogan eyes power in Syria as Israel watches nervously
If Turkey decides to arm the rebel forces, it is unclear how Israel will respond and whether it will be able to thwart the transfer of American-backed weapons.
Turkey says it will take action on Kurdish militias if Syria doesn’t
Turkey’s stance may put it at loggerheads with the United States, which has relied on the Kurds in its fight against ISIS.
Turkey-Backed Syria Forces Aim to Push on Against Kurdish Groups
Turkey-backed forces are aiming to capture more territory in northern Syria from Kurdish groups, according to Turkish officials familiar with the matter, a move that could stir tensions with the US.
Trump could face renewed ISIS threat in Syria as Turkey goes after US ally
Concerns are mounting that President-elect Trump could face an ISIS resurgence in Syria as Turkey-backed forces hit U.S.-allied SDF troops in a move that could divide the coalitions abilities to fight ...
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Syria's new foreign, defense ministers: Close to Turkey, influential in HTS
Assad, Syria’s new transitional government swiftly filled vacancies by appointing new foreign and defense ministers on ...
Turkey will do 'whatever it takes' if Syria government cannot address Kurd militia issue, minister says
Turkey will do "whatever it takes" to ensure its security if the new Syrian administration cannot address Ankara's concerns ...
Biden missing in action as Turkey inches closer to full-blown war against US-allied Kurds in Syria
Amid the end of the nearly 14 years of civil war in Syria, Turkish strongman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is set to rekindle a new ...
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Turkey’s Rise in Syria Stokes Regional Rivalry with Iran
This article examines the implications of Turkey's rise as the dominant foreign power in Syria following the fall of Bashar ...
Turkey and Russia engage in delicate maneuvers over Syria after Assad’s downfall
The rapid downfall of Syrian leader Bashar Assad has touched off a new round of delicate geopolitical maneuvering between ...
Tensions between Israel and Turkey escalate over Syria: 'It’s time to pay attention'
Ankara's growing military presence in Syria has led to a diplomatic clash between former allies Israel and Turkey. Turkish ...
Syria: Diplomats from U.S., Turkey, Jordan and Qatar Meet with HTS Leader
Turkey’s foreign minister traveled to Damascus Sunday to meet with Syria’s new de facto ruler Ahmed al-Sharaa, the head of ...
U.S. military mission in Syria will pose an early dilemma for Trump
The Assad regime’s abrupt collapse has thrust America’s long-standing military mission in Syria into uncertainty, as the ...