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Significance
There are no prospects of militarily defeating the PKK, but Ankara is continuing a slow military advance that promises to last many years.
Impacts
The Kurds in Syria will seek US support to hold back Turkish military pressure.
Progress in Syrian-Turkish relations will hinge on Ankara's readiness to commit to a withdrawal of forces from Syria.
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani will try to balance his ties with Washington, Tehran and Ankara to boost his domestic standing.
Keywords:
Iraq,
ME/NAF,
Turkey,
international relations,
airlines,
defence,
foreign policy,
government,
military,
policy,
regional,
security,
terrorism,
war
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