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E58: Turkish Troop Movements on Syrian Border Indicate Possible Incursion against US Partner Forces

E58: Turkish Troop Movements on Syrian Border Indicate Possible Incursion against US Partner Forces

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E58: Turkish Troop Movements on Syrian Border Indicate Possible Incursion against US Partner Forces

FromOverwatch

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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Nov 3, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Turkish President Erdogan may launch a new incursion into Syria that could target the Syrian Defense Forces, the US partner in the counter-ISIS fight. Turkish troops assembled in border areas near SDF positions and Turkish-occupied parts of northern Syria in late October, though deployments appear to have slowed since then. On this episode of Overwatch, Matt McInnis and Ezgi Yazici discuss what a new Turkish incursion could look like and the effects that such a development would have on the broader region. Visit www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/isws-overwatch-podcast-series to see a map that ISW produced to help readers follow along with this discussion.
Released:
Nov 3, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Overwatch, an Institute for the Study of War podcast, goes beyond the news headlines to give listeners analysis and commentary on issues related to U.S. national security and American foreign policy. The episodes feature discussions with experts and practitioners to explore what challenges and opportunities lie ahead for the U.S.