BFM Podcast

Syria: Battleground of Greater Powers

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Publish date: Wed, 14 Sep 2016, 11:00 AM

Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics, Birmingham University

14-Sep-16 10:46

On August 24th Turkish forces invaded Syria, joining the likes of the US, Russia and Iran as the latest foreign power to intervene in the war torn country. We explore Turkey’s motivations for joining the Syrian conflict, and how this may unravel the already complex relationships between the various groups and foreign powers, fighting for control of the country.

This is a report by Jason Lim

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It is well known that Turkey has interest to defeat Kurdish's plan of independent state. And it is getting complicated with Israel invasion into GOlan Height. Syria will never be the same again.

2016-09-14 17:03

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