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Ankara Calculates the Risks of an Offensive in Northeastern Syria
Mar 9, 2019 | 14:00 GMT
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Highlights
- Amid the U.S. drawdown of forces from Syria, Turkey is gearing up for further incursions in the country to reduce the power of the Syrian Democratic Forces.
- Residual U.S. and allied forces will remain, however, raising the risk of a miscalculation or confrontation as Turkish forces push into the area.
- Despite improved ties with Russia, Ankara will also have to contend with Moscow's opposition to Turkey's full ambitions in the country.
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