Turkish-Russian ‘strategic ties’ fail stress test on Syria’s Idlib
Source:al Monitor Date:12Sep2018
Very interesting: Pro-AKP press rebelling against the Turko-Russian alliance: Although Erdogan and Cavusoglu are reluctant to accuse Russia directly, preferring to do this by blasting the
Turkey Masses Troops on Syrian Border, Braces for Refugees
Source:Bloomberg Date:10Sep2018
Russia is trying to secure a green light from Erdogan because it understands that staging an assault on Idlib in the face of Turkish opposition risks pitting Russia and Iran against the U.S. and
Idlib braces for assault as Russia and Iran dismiss ceasefire calls
Source:The Guardian Date:08Sep2018
In addition to the looming human catastrophe, Idlib offensive will crack open the budding alliance among Turkey, Russia and Iran. At a closing press conference, Russia’s Vladimir Putin
Turkey’s options limited as world awaits Idlib operation
Source:al Monitor Date:05Sep2018
Turkey can ill afford to take in further refugees, who would most likely include jihadis. Yet its options are limited. In its report “Saving Idlib from Destruction,” the ICG observed, “Turkey,
The War in Syria: Idlib in the Crosshairs
Source:Atlantic Council Date:01Sep2018
Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad’s regime, backed by Russia, appears to be preparing for a major offensive on Idlib, the last major rebel stronghold located along Syria’s northwestern border with
Russia-Turkey-Iran pact can end over Idlib
Source:Gulfnews Date:26Aug2018
Attention: Idlib could morph into something bigger than Pastor Brunson crisis The fate of the rebel-held Syrian province of Idlib may decide the future of the uneasy alliance between
Ankara, Moscow Intensify Diplomatic Efforts as Battle Brews in Syria
Source:Voice of America Date:25Aug2018
And the Idlib question comes to a head: Syrian government forces are steadily building up their forces around Idlib, with helicopters reportedly dropping leaflets warning of an imminent
For the Syrian regime, Idlib is crucial to taking back control of the country – and even Ankara won’t be able to stop it
Source:The National Date:08Aug2018
Idlib province stretches from the outskirts of Aleppo to the mountains of Latakia. The main Damascus to Aleppo highway passes for 100km through it. Re-opening that road was one of the major,
Syria’s Idlib emerges as Achilles heel in Russia-Turkey partnership
Source:al Monitor Date:31Jul2018
Best analysis of why at this juncture Turkey’s threat of a deeper alliance with Russia against American sanctions is not credible. There are indications that the Syrian army will
Russia-Turkey ties face ‘moment of truth’ over Syria’s Idlib
Source:al Monitor Date:28Jul2018
Very important. Turkey’s forgotten war in Syria. Could Putin stop an imminent loyalist attack on Idlib, which could compel Turkey to go to war?