Поиск по блогам

The prospects of relations between Turkey and the new Syria

... need to consider its national interests. Syria is of great importance to Turkey due to its long shared land border and the presence of groups that are defined by Turkey as terrorist organizations. Additionally, the social fabric of cities like Aleppo, Damascus, and Hama is closely tied to Turkey’s southern provinces. Turkey has historical connections with Syrian Turkmen, Arab, and Kurdish communities. Also, Turkey may seek to sign a maritime agreement with the new Syrian government similar to its ...