Turkish-Syrian Partnership: A Strategic Shift in the Military File
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The signing of a military memorandum of understanding between Turkey and Syria comes as a precursor to Ankara providing comprehensive support to the Syrian army. This agreement represents a radical shift in bilateral relations after years of hostility and opens the door to unprecedented regional cooperation.
The components of the agreement include direct military support, the supply of advanced weapon systems and logistical equipment, the provision of military consultations, and information exchange. Additionally, assistance in reorganizing the Syrian army after years of war.
Forces will also be trained in discipline and modernization, which are
weaknesses previously pointed out by Ankara.
Both parties affirmed the unity of Syria and support for the principle of one state and one army, which is what Damascus advocates.
Turkey seeks to enhance its regional influence by playing its role as a strategic partner in rebuilding Syria, following its role in overthrowing the Assad regime.
Turkey will address security threats by limiting the influence of the Syrian Democratic Forces, which Ankara considers an extension of the Kurdistan Workers' Party. It will also ensure border interests and control the smuggling of weapons and drugs from Syria to Turkey.
Among the potential repercussions for Syria is the enhancement of the army's capabilities, which will help assert sovereignty over troubled areas. However, it may have to pay the price for Turkish support through political concessions in favor of Ankara.
Increased military and political pressure on the SDF may force it to accept integration into Syrian institutions. Meanwhile, international powers like Russia, present in Qamishli, and the United States will balance their interests and partnership with Turkey.
The Turkish-Syrian agreement represents an opportunity for restoring stability, but it carries risks such as continued tension with the SDF, which could ignite new confrontations, in addition to the ongoing Russian-Turkish competition for influence in northern Syria, which has yet to be resolved.
The components of the agreement include direct military support, the supply of advanced weapon systems and logistical equipment, the provision of military consultations, and information exchange. Additionally, assistance in reorganizing the Syrian army after years of war.
Forces will also be trained in discipline and modernization, which are
weaknesses previously pointed out by Ankara.
Both parties affirmed the unity of Syria and support for the principle of one state and one army, which is what Damascus advocates.
Turkey seeks to enhance its regional influence by playing its role as a strategic partner in rebuilding Syria, following its role in overthrowing the Assad regime.
Turkey will address security threats by limiting the influence of the Syrian Democratic Forces, which Ankara considers an extension of the Kurdistan Workers' Party. It will also ensure border interests and control the smuggling of weapons and drugs from Syria to Turkey.
Among the potential repercussions for Syria is the enhancement of the army's capabilities, which will help assert sovereignty over troubled areas. However, it may have to pay the price for Turkish support through political concessions in favor of Ankara.
Increased military and political pressure on the SDF may force it to accept integration into Syrian institutions. Meanwhile, international powers like Russia, present in Qamishli, and the United States will balance their interests and partnership with Turkey.
The Turkish-Syrian agreement represents an opportunity for restoring stability, but it carries risks such as continued tension with the SDF, which could ignite new confrontations, in addition to the ongoing Russian-Turkish competition for influence in northern Syria, which has yet to be resolved.
