Political Objective or Concern About Transnational Security? The Intention of Türkiye Syria

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In addition to its geopolitical and geo-cultural significance, the Middle East has been home to a number of civilizations as a result of its natural resources and other richness. Due to the characteristics of the region, Middle Eastern nations have been subjected to numerous upheavals on occasion. This area has been severely devastated by war, colonialism, mandates, and international terrorism. Therefore, global peace and security have become a regional priority. This article seeks to provide a new perspective on international disputes, concentrating on the case of Syria following its civil war. Syria is presently involved in numerous international and regional military and political conflicts. Among these is the protracted dispute between Syria and Türkiye, which is the focus of this. The article scrutinizes the operations of Türkiye in Syria, furthermore, it elaborates on several theories of international relations concerning the topic. It argues that, despite the widely discussed solutions to the global security and peace problems for more than two centuries, Middle Eastern countries have not reaped the benefits of this situation. This paper is one of Türkiye's first studies since it examines the global issue within the scope of the Syrian case from a historical standpoint.