Relationship Details

This document appears to be page 13 of a larger report (marked HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_031953) analyzing the geopolitical situation between Turkey and Syria, likely during the early Syrian Civil War (approx. 2011-2012). It details Turkey's shift from an open-border policy to supporting the opposition against the Assad regime, highlighting the alignment between Turkish leaders (Erdogan, Davutoglu) and the US administration regarding the removal of Assad, despite other disagreements. The text quotes Turkish officials and US Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes regarding the illegitimacy of the Syrian government.