Battle for Kobani: Turkey's Role in Islamic State Fight

The video discusses Turkey's complex position in the US-led coalition against ISIS. Turkey's priorities differ from the US, focusing on the Assad regime and Kurdish groups. The US and international community face challenges in influencing Turkey's decisions, as Turkey acts based on its interests. Turkey's strategy is multi-pronged, aiming to degrade both ISIS and the Assad regime while managing Kurdish threats.

What is one of the main reasons Turkey is hesitant to fully commit to the US-led coalition against ISIS?

• Turkey is allied with the Assad regime.

• Turkey has no interest in Syria.

• Turkey views the Kurds as a significant threat.

• Turkey supports ISIS ideologically.

What is Turkey's primary objective in Syria, according to the discussion?

• To form an alliance with ISIS.

• To weaken the Assad regime.

• To establish a Kurdish state.

• To support the Assad regime.

How does Turkey's strategy in Syria differ from that of the United States?

• Turkey wants to strengthen the Assad regime.

• Turkey aims to degrade both ISIS and the Assad regime.

• Turkey focuses solely on defeating ISIS.

• Turkey is not interested in any military action.

What diplomatic approach can the international community take to involve Turkey in the coalition?

• Threaten Turkey with sanctions.

• Offer Turkey financial incentives.

• Engage Turkey through diplomatic requests.

• Ignore Turkey's interests completely.

What is a significant concern for Turkey if ISIS is degraded without addressing the Assad regime?

• The Kurds might gain more power.

• The Assad regime might fill the void left by ISIS.

• Turkey might lose its influence in Iraq.

• The US might withdraw its support.