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Syria: Battleground of Greater Powers

Scott Lucas

14-Sep-16 08:35

Syria: Battleground of Greater Powers

On August 24th Turkish forces invaded Syria, joining the likes of the US, Russia and Iran as the latest foreign power to intervene in the war torn country. We explore Turkey’s motivations for joining the Syrian conflict, and how this may unravel the already complex relationships between the various groups and foreign powers, fighting for control of the country.

This is a report by Jason Lim


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Tags:  syria,  ceasefire,  turkey,  intervention,  United States,  kurds,  conflict,  displacement


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