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This document is a copy of a Guardian article dated November 16, 2011, by Simon Tisdall, discussing geopolitical tensions between Turkey and Syria following the Arab League's suspension of Syria. It highlights Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan's shift from ally to critic of President Bashar al-Assad, citing sanctions and attacks on the Turkish embassy. The document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' stamp, indicating it was likely included in an evidence batch for a congressional investigation.
People (3)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Simon Tisdall | Author |
Author of the Guardian article.
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| Bashar al-Assad | President of Syria |
Ostracized by Arab League; accused by Erdogan of 'feeding on blood'.
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| Recep Tayyip Erdogan | Prime Minister of Turkey |
Invested capital in ties with Syria; now imposing sanctions and criticizing Assad.
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Organizations (3)
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| Guardian |
Source of the article.
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| Arab League |
Suspended Syria and invited opposition leaders to talks.
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| House Oversight Committee |
Implied by the footer stamp 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031952'.
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Timeline (3 events)
November 16, 2011
Publication date of the article regarding Arab League action against Syria.
Cairo/Damascus
November 2011 (Weekend prior to article)
Attacks on Turkey's embassy and regional consulates.
Damascus
Syrian Regime (suspected)
Turkish Embassy
Locations (6)
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Key actor in the Syrian crisis; neighbor to Syria.
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Subject of suspension and internal conflict.
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Capital of Turkey; assuming crisis leadership role.
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Location for talks with opposition leaders.
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Capital of Syria; location of regime and attacked Turkish embassy.
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Suspected by Damascus of leading a conspiracy for regime change.
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Relationships (2)
Erdogan accusing Assad of 'feeding on blood'; previously invested capital in improved ties.
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Article 4.
Guardian
Turkey has a key role in Syria – now and in the future
Simon Tisdall
Guardian
Turkey has a key role in Syria – now and in the future
Simon Tisdall
16 November 2011 -- The Arab League's unexpectedly tough action in suspending Syria, ostracising President Bashar al-Assad, and inviting opposition leaders to talks in Cairo has outraged the regime in Damascus, which suspects a US-led conspiracy to impose forcible regime change. But the increased hostility exhibited by Turkey, Syria's most powerful and best-connected neighbour, may yet prove decisive as Ankara assumes a crisis leadership role.
Until the uprising tore apart old certainties, the Turkish prime minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, had invested considerable capital in improved ties with Syria, with which Turkey almost went to war in the 1990s. A turning point came with the 2004 free trade agreement. This interdependence now gives Turkey significant economic leverage. Ankara has already imposed unilateral sanctions and is considering additional measures including a cut in electricity supplies.
Erdogan turned the screw again this week, accusing Assad personally of "feeding on blood" after he failed to honour the Arab League peace plan. "No regime can survive by killing or jailing," he said. "No one can build a future over the blood of the oppressed."
Turkey's motives are not difficult to discern. Chaos on its fragile southern flank, and Syria's possible descent into civil war, would be reasons enough to prompt Ankara's intervention. But Erdogan was also incensed by weekend attacks on Turkey's embassy in Damascus and regional consulates, apparently orchestrated by the regime. The
Until the uprising tore apart old certainties, the Turkish prime minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, had invested considerable capital in improved ties with Syria, with which Turkey almost went to war in the 1990s. A turning point came with the 2004 free trade agreement. This interdependence now gives Turkey significant economic leverage. Ankara has already imposed unilateral sanctions and is considering additional measures including a cut in electricity supplies.
Erdogan turned the screw again this week, accusing Assad personally of "feeding on blood" after he failed to honour the Arab League peace plan. "No regime can survive by killing or jailing," he said. "No one can build a future over the blood of the oppressed."
Turkey's motives are not difficult to discern. Chaos on its fragile southern flank, and Syria's possible descent into civil war, would be reasons enough to prompt Ankara's intervention. But Erdogan was also incensed by weekend attacks on Turkey's embassy in Damascus and regional consulates, apparently orchestrated by the regime. The
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