Stratfor: Turkey Weighs Its Options in Syria
In another step toward greater foreign involvement in the Syrian civil war, Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said Tuesday that Turkey is considering taking part in a coalition ground operation targeting the Islamic State.
Turkey has been pushing for an operation to create a buffer zone between the border and Islamic State-controlled territory in northern Aleppo province for quite some time. A successful operation would serve Turkish interests by hurting the Islamic State, strengthening the rebel position in northern Syria, preventing the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) from expanding farther westward and — because Turkey does not want to go it alone — drawing the United States further into the conflict. Risks aside, if the commitment of Turkish troops increases the operation's likelihood of success, then the Turkish government is making it clear that it may be willing to make that commitment.
WNU Editor: The video below is an interview with Turkish Prime Minister Davutoglu who warns that Turkish forces may enter Syria.
More News On Turkey's Involvement/Plans For Syria
Turkey: Syria land operation possible but not alone -- Daily Hurriyet News
Ankara Plans to Send over 10,000 Troops to Confront IS Jihadists in Syria -- Latin Amerina Herald Tribune
No Decision Made By Turkey on Anti-ISIL Ground Operation in Syria -- Sputnik
Turkey may send ground troops into Syria, but not unilaterally -- Breitbart
Syria conflict: Turkey’s Erdogan issues a ‘friendly warning’ -- Euronews
Turkey to respond to any threats emerging from Syria: Davutog -- Reuters
Turkish PM vows to attack Syria if threatened -- Al Bawaba
Turkey considers opening more air bases to US-led coalition -- Al Bawaba
Erdogan: Turkey to continue supporting moderate Syrian fighters -- Middle East Monitor
Erdogan slams int'l inaction over Syria conflict -- Turkish Weekly
Turkey renews call for Syria no-fly zone -- AP
Turkey’s Erdogan Urges Syria ‘Safe Zone’ ahead of G20 -- Al Manar
Turkey's Erdogan puts Syria, Iraq on G20 leaders' agenda -- Reuters