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EPISODE · Dec 11, 2024 · 11 MIN

Is Turkey's Erdogan the big winner amid the Syria crisis?

from The Greek Current · host Hellenic Leaders

With the speed at which developments in Syria are unfolding after the fall of the Assad regime, dynamics in the country and the region are in flux. One question many are asking, however, is whether a decade or so of backing elements of Syria’s armed opposition is now about to pay off for Turkey and President Erdogan. Henri Barkey, an adjunct senior fellow for Middle East studies at the Council on Foreign Relations and the Cohen chair in international relations at Lehigh University, joins Thanos Davelis as we dig into this question, look at Turkey’s role in Syria, and break down what’s at stake for Syria's Kurds, refugees, and for the United States.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:What Role Is Turkey Playing in Syria’s Civil War?Erdogan Gets His ‘Leader of the Muslim World’ MomentTurkey: will Erdoğan emerge as the big winner of the Syria crisis?Britain will provide intel to Cyprus to help fight Russia’s sanctions evasionCyprus and the US double down on a joint effort to combat financial crimes with more trainingTrump nominates Kimberly Guilfoyle to be the new US Ambassador to GreeceAmid Rumors of a Breakup, Kimberly Guilfoyle Is Appointed Ambassador to Greece

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After a decade or so of backing elements of Syria’s armed opposition, is this about to pay off for President Erdogan? Henri Barkey joins Thanos Davelis to answer this question, look at Turkey’s role in Syria, and break down what’s at stake for Syria's Kurds, refugees, and for the United States.

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