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Turkey's Role in the Syrian Rebel Landscape

Jan 3, 2014 | 19:36 GMT

This photo taken on Sept. 16, 2013, shows the Oncupinar border crossing, on the Turkish side of the border, near Kilis.

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Summary

Despite Ankara's growing desire to seek a negotiated solution to the Syrian crisis and avoid a confrontation with Iran, the risk of clashes between Turkey and the Syrian regime remains as Turkey continues supporting the Syrian rebels.

Although Ankara has dampened its anti-al Assad rhetoric, its continued involvement with Syrian rebels comes with risks....

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