International Affairs

Turkey’s Strategic Victory in Syria Signals a Shift in Regional Power Dynamics

By National Security Desk | January 23, 2026

Turkey’s support for the Syrian government’s offensive against the Kurdish-led SDF marks a critical step in countering Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) influence and reshaping regional security — a development with profound implications for America’s national security interests.

In a decisive turn that has reverberated across the Middle East, Turkey is celebrating the rapid defeat of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) by Syria’s new government. This outcome is not merely a local power shift; it represents a hard-won victory for national sovereignty and regional stability—a foundation America must appreciate given its implications for our own border security and fight against terrorism. Why Does Turkey’s Success Matter for American National Security? For years, Ankara has rightly viewed Kurdish militant groups linked to the PKK as existential threats to its territorial integrity. The PKK's decades-long insurgency has cost tens...

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