Arabist Says Turkey’s Mediation to Syria Connected with Turkey’s Geopolitical Interests

YEREVAN, AUGUST 10, ARMENPRESS: The Syrian authorities should exert every effort to prohibit some international forces from interfering in its home affairs, according to Araks Pashayan, Arabist.

The current authorities have their own stance in the solution of inner-political issues. The expert says it is difficult say whether a coup d'état will be advantageous for Syria or not. The expert says Turkey's active role in Syria and mediation mission are connected with Turkey's new concept of foreign policy in Near East and its efforts to play a key role in the region.

"In this case Turkey acts with an order by the West for the benefit of its own interests. Before the Arab Spring Turkey strengthened its relations with Arab authorities and then backed the rebels," Araks Pashayan said. The matter is that Turkey endeavors to maintain and promote the image of a charismatic state in the Islamic world. It is evident that the Arab Islamic societies sympathize with Turkey and the Turkish model. Besides, the weakening of the Arab regimes is beneficial for Turkey in connection with the strengthening of its position.

"As to Syria, Turkey's mediation is connected with Turkey's geopolitical interests," the Arabist said.