A Collapsing Regional Order: Turkey’s Troubles in Iraq and Syria
Aaron Stein
March 12, 2015 · in Analysis, Commentary
Turkey continues to be a frustrating ally for the United States, with Ankara’s reluctance to allow for, or engage in kinetic strikes against the Islamic State emerging as the key source of divergence between the two old allies. The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) is ultimately governed by its regional interests. These interests, however, are often times at odds with other members of the anti-Islamic State coalition.
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