Turkey’s policy in Syria at crossroads: Extremist HTS terror group takes over Afrin

Turkey's leaders are taking a second look at their policy in Syria as new terror organizations seize control of different regions.

A rebel fighter takes away a flag that belonged to Islamic State militants in Akhtarin village, after rebel fighters advanced in the area, in northern Aleppo Governorate, Syria, October 7, 2016

(photo credit: REUTERS)

BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

OCTOBER 15, 2022 13:53

Updated: OCTOBER 15, 2022 13:55

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