Erdogan’s Victory: What Does It Mean for Syrians?
The re-election of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has had a mixed impact on Ankara’s Syria policy. On the one hand, it has allayed the concerns of many Syrians that Ankara’s policy towards Damascus could be fundamentally changed to their detriment. With Erdoğan remaining in power for another five years, Turkey is likely to maintain its military presence in parts…