By The Rio Times | Created at 2024-12-12 18:58:58 | Updated at 2024-12-12 21:28:26
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Aleksandr Dugin delivers a stark message about Turkey’s actions in Syria: “Syria was a trap for Erdogan. He has made a strategic mistake and has betrayed Russia. He is doomed.” This blunt assessment comes as Turkey emerges as the most significant outside power supporting Syrian rebels.
Turkey’s decision to back opposition forces against Assad has proven decisive. Through its geographical position adjoining Syrian rebel territory, Turkey provided crucial support that ultimately contributed to Assad’s fall. The Syrian National Army, operating under Turkish backing, played a key role in this outcome.
Dugin warns that this choice carries severe consequences. “The situation in Syria is very painful,” he states, cautioning that Erdogan risks losing vital Russian support. While Russia “will not harm Turkey,” the breach of trust has fundamentally altered the relationship.
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The strategic implications run deep. Turkey used the Syrian conflict to suppress Kurdish rights domestically while supporting opposition forces abroad. This dual approach has backfired. Kurdish forces now seek to consolidate power with Western backing, threatening Turkish interests.
Russia’s response remains measured but clear. “After such betrayal, it is difficult to hope that Russia will help Turkey in times of trouble,” Dugin notes. This statement carries weight given Turkey’s reliance on Russian cooperation in managing regional security.
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The consequences extend beyond Syria. Turkey’s actions align with Israeli and Western interests, challenging the Russian-Turkish partnership built after the 2016 coup attempt. This shift threatens Turkey’s position as both NATO member and Russian partner.
Looking ahead, Turkey faces isolation. Without Russian backing, Erdogan must navigate growing Kurdish influence, Western pressures, and regional instability alone. The fall of Assad marks not just a Syrian transition but a potential restructuring of Middle Eastern power dynamics.
