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Russia & Turkey as Strategic Role Players in Syrian Crisis
Russia & Turkey as Strategic Role Players in Syrian Crisis

Author(s): Dilshot Rakhmatov
Subject(s): International relations/trade, Security and defense, Geopolitics, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Mehmet Seyfettin Erol
Keywords: Turkey;Russia;Syrian Crisis;Military Intervention;Strategic Expectation

Summary/Abstract: This paper examines the roles of Turkey and Russia as strategic actors in Syriancrisis and draw a light into theoretical debates on the issue. The two states withtheir efforts in Astana, Sochi and Ankara talks have made significant contributionto the lasting peace in the country. The initiatives of the two countries have savedmany civilian lives. This prevented Syria from turning into the next Libya. In addition,Turkey’s Open-Door Policy has prevented new humanitarian crisis.

  • Issue Year: 3/2019
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 160-192
  • Page Count: 33
  • Language: English