The Syrian-Turkish Rollercoaster
After March 2011 uprisings, ties soured once again as previous suspicions resurfaced
By Joseph A Kechichian, Senior writer
Beirut: Although Syrian–Turkish relations were somewhat strained throughout the 20th century, especially at the height of the Cold War, dramatic improvements were recorded after President Bashar Al Assad visited Ankara in January 2004, becoming the first Syrian leader to do so.
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