Turkey's Role Limited In Syria Crisis
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu justify their tough approach to Syria, but may not have much of a role in de-escalating the crisis.
Two recent statements from the Turkish leadership regarding its role in an attempt to de-escalate the Syrian crisis warrant a closer look.
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said in Ankara on Aug. 30, “We called on the international community to show a determination against [the atrocities of the Syrian regime] because of our concerns about what things have become today.” He added, “We showed effort for humanity, for conscience and for Turkey’s security.”
