Knowledge Tree
Relations (1)
related 3.00 — strongly supporting 7 facts
Türkiye is actively involved in the political and military landscape of Damascus, as evidenced by its efforts to reshape the balance of power there [1], [2], its participation in the Astana negotiation process to stabilize the city [3], and its strategic goal of reducing Iranian influence within the Syrian capital [4], [5], [6].
Facts (7)
Sources
Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org 6 facts
claimTürkiye supports armed militias and allied groups aiming to overthrow the Bashar al-Assad regime in Damascus to reshape the balance of power and safeguard Turkish security interests.
claimTürkiye participated in the Astana negotiation process alongside Russia and Iran, aiming to find political solutions to stabilize Damascus.
claimTürkiye's dual-pronged military strategy in Syria aimed to eliminate Iranian influence in Damascus and address Turkish concerns regarding the existential threat of Kurdish militancy.
claimIn late 2024, Türkiye shifted to an assertive, proxy-based military strategy in Syria, focusing on supporting armed militias to overthrow the Bashar al-Assad regime in Damascus.
claimTürkiye's dual-pronged military approach in Syria aims to eliminate Iranian influence in Damascus and address concerns regarding the threat of Kurdish militancy.
claimTürkiye's 2024 military strategy in Syria was designed to reshape the balance of power in Damascus to protect Turkish security interests.
Iran at a Historical Crossroads - E-International Relations e-ir.info 1 fact
claimThe potential fall of Damascus from Iran's sphere of influence, driven by a Turkiye-backed rebellion against the Assad regime, would constitute a significant strategic loss for Iran by eliminating its foothold in the Levant and severing the land bridge to Hezbollah.