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Akademik Hassasiyetler, vol.12, no.27, pp.616-631, 2025 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
The Syrian crisis emerged as an extension of the popular uprisings that began in 2011 under the influence of the Arab Spring and quickly turned into an international conflict. In this process, global actors—including Iran, Russia, the United States, and the European Union—intervened in the Syrian civil war, each pursuing distinct strategic objectives. Turkey, on the other hand, has been directly affected by the developments in Syria due to its geographical proximity and historical ties, and has developed security-oriented policies in the face of this crisis. Turkey's policies have ranged from cross-border military operations to humanitarian aid initiatives, from diplomatic efforts to the management of the refugee crisis. The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in late 2024 affected not only Syria's internal equations, but also regional and global geopolitical dynamics. This study, titled "Geopolitical and Strategic Analysis of the Syrian Question after the Regime Change," analyzes the historical development of the Syrian crisis, the positions of regional actors, and Turkey's strategic moves in this process. It analyzes the regional security implications of Turkey's policy in Syria and assesses the interests of the United States, Russia, and Israel in this process. Finally, the article offers future prospects for Turkey in the context of the opportunities and challenges it faces in Syria