Part 6/7:
With the immediate threat of civil unrest abating, Turkey could capitalize on its military gains by fostering a stable governance structure in Syria that is analytically favorable to its interests. Although the situation may lack economic promise, maintaining peace would allow Turkey to focus on significantly more critical regional ambitions.
This emerging influence could lead to Turkey re-entering its position as a dominant power in its neighborhood, a stance not witnessed since before World War I. For regional actors like the European Union, Russia, and Iran, an unrestrained Turkey is a prospect fraught with risks.