Turkey’s Interests in Idlib
Turkey’s Interests in Idlib
Author(s): Karol Wasilewski
Subject(s): Governance, International relations/trade, Military policy, Geopolitics, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Turkey; Syria; Turkish interests in Idlib; strengthening Turkish and Russian military presence; COVID-19 pandemic; exodus of Syrian refugees;
Summary/Abstract: The agreement signed on 5 March between Russia and Turkey has halted the offensive by the Syrian army on Idlib and led to a new division of influence in the province. Both Turkey and Russia are using the truce to strengthen their military presence in this territory. The coronavirus pandemic may delay the resumption of fighting in Idlib, giving the EU time to prepare for a renewed escalation and attempts by Turkey to instrumentally use an exodus of Syrian refugees to exert pressure on the Union.
Series: PISM Bulletin
- Page Count: 2
- Publication Year: 2020
- Language: English
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