The Unraveling of Mideast Alliances: A Syrian Air Base and a Glimpse into Chaos The recent Israeli airstrikes on Syria's Abu al Duhur air base have set off a chain reaction of diplomatic fallout, threatening to upend decades of regional dynamics.
Turkey's vehement rejection of Israel's claims appears to be a natural response to an egregious act of aggression, but beneath the surface lies a complex web of interests, rivalries, and unspoken assumptions.
The Syrian government's alleged permission for Turkish troops to deploy in Syria has sparked controversy.