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What will be the international response to Turkey in Syria by mid-2025?
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Increased diplomatic pressure • 25%
Economic sanctions • 25%
Military intervention • 25%
No significant response • 25%
Statements from international organizations such as the UN or NATO, major news outlets
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Trump: Turkey 'Holds the Key' to Syria After 'Unfriendly Takeover'; Praises Erdogan's Strong Army
Dec 16, 2024, 05:48 PM
President-elect Donald Trump praised Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as 'very smart' and 'very tough,' noting that Erdogan is somebody he 'got along with great.' Trump stated that Turkey is behind the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, describing it as an 'unfriendly takeover without a lot of lives being lost.' He emphasized that Turkey has 'not been worn out with war' and has built a 'very strong, powerful army.' Trump suggested that Turkey will 'hold the key' to what happens in Syria, adding that 'they've wanted Syria for thousands of years and now he got it.' He also mentioned that Turkey controls the rebels who took over from Assad and characterized Assad as 'a butcher' for his actions against children.
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Military intervention • 25%
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Diplomatic negotiations initiated • 25%
Sanctions imposed on Turkey • 25%
Sanctions imposed • 25%
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Support for Turkey • 25%
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Other response • 25%
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Support for Turkey • 25%
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Support for Turkey's actions • 25%
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Calls for further negotiations • 25%
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No significant response • 25%
General support • 25%
Calls for diplomatic resolution • 25%
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No significant response • 25%
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Neutral stance by major powers • 25%
Support from some countries • 25%
Condemnation by major countries • 25%
Increased diplomatic tensions • 25%