How Erdogan Became a Powerful Counterrevolutionary Force in Syria

Having once championed the revolution, Erdogan is now indulging Russian policy in Syria and contributing to a campaign of regime preservation, most evident in Turkey's actions toward East Aleppo.

by Mahmoud Yamak

Turkey’s policy on the Syrian war has shifted dramatically over the last year. This is largely due to the failed military coup against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government in July 2016, which resulted in a rapid effort to strengthen ties with Russia for security purposes. Having once championed the revolution, Erdogan is now indul…