As Cease-fire Ends In Syria, The Situation May Be Even More Volatile

As Cease-fire Ends In Syria, The Situation May Be Even More Volatile

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The geopolitical landscape in Syria has shifted as Assad's forces advance into northwest Syria following the US troop withdrawal. Erdogan and Putin have agreed on joint patrols, giving Kurdish forces time to leave the border region. The Kurds, key allies in the fight against ISIS, face Turkish aggression. Russia is poised to mediate, while Turkey plans to repopulate the area with Syrian refugees. The US influence in the region has waned, leaving the fate of the Kurds and northwest Syria to Russia and Turkey.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the immediate consequence of the U.S. troop withdrawal from Syria?

Kurdish forces gained more territory

Increased U.S. influence in the region

Syrian forces moved into northwest Syria

Peaceful negotiations between all parties

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30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of Erdogan's visit to Sochi?

To negotiate with the Kurds

To announce a new military campaign

To meet with Syrian President Assad

To discuss joint patrols with Russia

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Kurds respond to the Turkish aggression?

They decided to abandon their territories

They sought help from the U.S.

They vowed to resist and not abandon their population centers

They formed an alliance with Turkey

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does Russia play in the current Syrian situation?

Russia is withdrawing its support from Syria

Russia is supporting the U.S. military efforts

Russia is planning to invade Turkey

Russia is mediating between Turkey and the Kurds

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Turkey's plan for the northwest region of Syria?

To leave it uninhabited

To repopulate it with Syrian refugees

To establish a Kurdish state

To hand it over to the U.S.