An update on Syria this week; Turkey is lashing out at a Syrian government offensive across the border in the Idlib province, a key Syrian territory of which Turkey has controlled parts of for several years - territory that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is looking to now regain. Why is Turkey so interested in this land, and what’s been the humanitarian cost of these battles over it? Phil and Cooper speak with Turkey Pulse contributor Diego Cupolo from Istanbul, and receive first-hand accounts from Syria Pulse contributor Mohammad al-Khatieb from Idlib.
- Waves of displacement continue amid Idlib escalation (Mohammed al-Khatieb)
- Turkey, Syrian regime at last exit before all-out confrontation (Metin Gurcan)
- Turkey's hands tied as Syrian army makes gains in Idlib (Fehim Tastekin)
- Erdogan vies for leverage in Syria's Idlib as Turkish troops reinforce positions (Diego Cupolo)
Extra Listening:
- Episode #67, Deep Cuts (8/30/2018): Tensions rise in the Idlib province of Syria due to Turkey’s plan to invade.
- Episode #110, The Not-So-Safe Zone (8/22/2019): The US and Turkey agree to a buffer zone along the Turkey-Syria border to prevent any military operations against the Kurds.
Music: Bu Kolthoum - “Jouwana” (Spotify | Apple Music)
