TURKEY: Erdogan in a bind, but de-escalation with Russia is the only option
At least 33 Turkish soldiers were killed and 32 wounded in the Syrian province of Idlib on 27 February in an escalating confrontation between Russian-backed Syrian forces on one side and Turkish forces and their Sunni militia allies on the other. Yesterday’s losses bring the numb… Become a member to read the rest of […]
TURKEY: Shifting focus from threats to damage limitation in Idlib
On 22 February, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan announced plans for a four-country summit in Istanbul on 5 March to discuss the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Syrian governorate of Idlib Erdogan’s call for international negotiations represents a significant c… Become a member to read the rest of this article
TURKEY: Turkish-Russian ties strained by developments in Syria
The 3 February bloodshed between Turkey and government forces in Idlib province was the latest reminder of the ever-increasing precariousness of Ankara’s policies in Syria.Russia is likely to encourage Ankara and Damascus to refrain from further clashes, but more Turkish observa… Become a member to read the rest of this article