Commentary
Marc Pierini
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In The Media
Is Turkey Taking the Lead Against Assad's Regime?
Following the Syrian crisis, Turkey's main role will be that of providing reconstruction aid.
By Marc Pierini
Published on Apr 4, 2013
Source: Fox News
Speaking on Fox News, Carnegie’s Marc Pierini discussed recent developments in the Syrian crisis. He highlighted the asymmetry of the conflict, explaining that the present Syrian government is being advised and armed by Russia and Iran. The West must provide tools to the rebellion in order to balance the fight, he stated. Pierini also addressed Turkey’s fear of total and lasting chaos in Syria, as well as the creation of a regional Kurdish coalition. He said that Turkey’s main role in Syria will be that of providing reconstruction aid. Pierini concluded, “The country is destroyed…and of course the people are shattered, so you need a lot of efforts and there Turkey will have and can have and must have a greater role.”
About the Author
Marc Pierini
Senior Fellow, Carnegie Europe
Marc Pierini is a senior fellow at Carnegie Europe, where his research focuses on developments in the Middle East and Turkey from a European perspective.
- Deciphering Europe’s Relationship with Turkey
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Recent Work
Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
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