U.S. Fears Military Buildup by Turkey Signals Preparations for Incursion Into Syria

Kurdish officials are urging Donald Trump to press Ankara to head off an invasion.

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Israel Strikes Military Targets in Syria

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Russia’s decline accelerates, thanks to Turkey and Israel in Syria

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Turkey: will Erdoğan emerge as the big winner of the Syria crisis?

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Financial Times - Dec. 9
U.S. Spy Agencies Monitor Chemical Weapons Storage Sites, Fearing Use in Syria

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The New York Times - Dec. 8
Where Turkey stands as opposition insurgents advance in neighboring Syria

As forces opposed to Syrian President Bashar Assad make swift and significant advances in Syria, Turkey is watching closely for any spillover
ABC News - Dec. 6
Rebel offensive boosts Turkey’s influence in Syria

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U.S. Fears Military Buildup by Turkey Signals Preparations for Incursion Into Syria

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Israel Strikes Military Targets in Syria

Turkey ready to offer military aid to new Syrian rulers

China signals it's prepared to double down on support for the economy as Trump tariffs loom

Russia’s decline accelerates, thanks to Turkey and Israel in Syria

Israel launches strikes and ground incursion into Syria after Assad downfall

Turkey: will Erdoğan emerge as the big winner of the Syria crisis?

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Where Turkey stands as opposition insurgents advance in neighboring Syria

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