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Geographic Map of the Turkish-Syrian border illustrates the need for improved strategic relations with neighbors.

Why is Turkey About to Invade Syria?

On November 13, six people were killed in a bombing in Istanbul, which the government of Turkey blamed on a Kurdish militant group based in Northern Syria. Shortly thereafter, Turkey began targeting Kurdish positions in Syria and Iraq, with President...

The Crisis in Syria is at a Major Turning Point

The crisis in Syria is at a crossroads. This is not because the underlying dynamics of the conflict have changed in any big way. As it has been for the last couple years, the Syrian government has regained control over...

The War in Syria Is Taking its Next Big Turn

Syrian regime forces, backed by Russia, have scaled up their attacks in what is the last part of Syria controlled by rebel forces. Over the last several weeks an estimated 140,000 people have been displaced by escalating fighting in Idlib,...

Can an attack on Idlib be Prevented?

The presidents of Turkey, Iran and Russia met in Tehran today to discuss the situation in Idlib. This is the province of Syria to which millions of civilians and some fighters have fled as their cities and towns fell to...