Erdogan to look for common ground with new administration in his bid for a US troop withdrawal from Syria and transfer of advanced fighter jets
Turkey is pushing for a significant role in Syria’s postwar reconstruction and leading efforts to lift international financial sanctions on Damascus. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
The ousting of the Assad regime in Syria is Turkey’s latest success in its competition with Iran for regional influence. But analysts say Tehran still has cards to play in its intensifying rivalry with Ankara. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
The overthrow of Bashar al-Assad has led to a face-off between Turkey and Israel in Syria, where both countries have deployed forces. Relations between Turkey and the Jewish state were already strained over the Gaza war, and now analysts warn of a new escalation. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
With the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, Turkey sees an chance to send home up to 4 million Syrians who came there during Syria’s civil war, amid growing public hostility toward the refugees. Some say that with no guarantees of safety or livelihood, they are not ready to return. Dorian Jones reports.
As the Assad regime swiftly falls, we bring you comprehensive coverage on how the U.S. and the world are grappling with this seismic shift. Our correspondent on the ground provides an unparalleled look into the unfolding events within Syria. This week on The Inside Story: Syria After Assad.
Erdogan works to carve a bigger role in the region as Russia is distracted by its prolonged war in Ukraine
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expanded Turkey's international footprint during 2024, putting him in a good position to work with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump
Following the ouster of Bashar al-Assad, a Turkish-backed Syrian militia is moving against Kurdish forces of the YPG in Syria, which the U.S. supports. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
Turkey is one of the principal backers of some of the Syrian rebels who ousted Bashar al-Assad and a likely winner as Ankara seeks to gain influence in the country. However, analysts warn much will depend on whether a stable government emerges after Assad’s departure. Dorian Jones reports.
Turkish-backed Syrian rebels’ lightning victories are threatening to stoke tensions among Turkey, Iran and Russia — the main outside players in Syria’s 13-year-long civil war. But some analysts predict diplomacy could prevail, as Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
The success of Syrian rebels against Damascus forces in the last few days is offering Turkey an opportunity to secure key strategic goals in Syria. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is warning of a new military operation into Syria aimed at Kurdish militants, which Ankara accuses of being linked to PKK rebels fighting Turkey. Last month, the PKK carried out a deadly attack in the Turkish capital. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
Qatar said earlier this month that Hamas political leaders have left its territory and several of them have gone to Turkey. That prompted protests last week from Washington, which warned the Turkish government not to give them sanctuary. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said he had warm dealings with Donald Trump during the U.S. leader’s first term. Observers say he is now looking to those ties to end regional conflicts and ask for more U.S. cooperation against Kurdish separatists, as Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed Donald Trump's U.S. presidential election victory. The Turkish leader is eager to resume the close ties he had with the White House during Trump’s first term. Under President Joe Biden, relations had become frosty. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
In Turkey, listeners of Acik Radyo are protesting after regulators revoked the Istanbul-based station’s license. For nearly 30 years, Acik sought to bridge the country's divides. Analysts say the action against it is part of a wider government media crackdown. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
Turkey is seeing a boom in winemaking, with hundreds of new producers emerging over the last few years. The trend runs counter the Islamist, conservative policies of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that have included restrictions and taxes on alcohol. Dorian Jones reports from Manisa, Turkey.
Ankara is watching the U.S. elections closely. Analysts say Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stands to benefit from either a Donald Trump or Kamala Harris victory, but both scenarios come with risks for the Turkish leader and his aspirations. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
A rapprochement between Turkey and Egypt, the main supporters of the rival powers in Libya, could offer hope for easing tensions between the Libyan factions. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
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