Following the revolution in Syria two weeks ago, delegates from many countries traveled to Damascus. The fact that Ibrahim Kalin, the head of the Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT), was the first to visit Damascus is of particular importance and success. Because Turkey also had a share in the victory. At this rate, countries that have not yet traveled to Damascus will soon visit Joulani.
Because unfortunately, unfortunately, they all want to grab something for themselves in the new Syria. Some visit for political, some for military, some for economic reasons.
But none of them have any intention of rebuilding Syria or supporting the war-weary people. They do not even mention this in their discourse. Every time they speak, they emphasize their own interests, such as representation of everyone in Syria (referring to the YPG), lifestyle (secularism), economic development (in fact, grabbing a piece of the pie), repatriation (sending refugees back), etc., and they bypass Syria’s real problems. For example, none of them mention the Israeli occupation of the south.
However, it is common knowledge that Turkey is the real winner in Syria, for example. When they say this, their jealousy and unacceptance are also expressed. For them, Syria is now under Turkey’s control. And Turkey will make a lot of money by building Syria. When we hear statements like these, we alternate between being angry and rejoicing. We are angry because if Turkey will be the biggest winner in Syria, it is because Turkey will pay the biggest price.
From its people to its government, from its army to its economy, Turkey has suffered greatly from the civil war in Syria. There have been many martyrs due to terrorism on the border, our relations with many countries have been damaged in foreign policy, millions of refugees have taken refuge in Turkey, the government has lost votes, racism has increased, the workload of municipalities has increased, the infrastructure of cities has been strained, etc. Despite all these difficulties, millions of Syrians were protected except for the attacks of three or five racists. While the suffering of those fleeing the war was alleviated, we suffered as a country.
Now times have changed and the dictator Assad has finally been overthrown. Now the country is ruled by the representatives of the people that Turkey cherishes. Of course, those representatives and the people will turn to Turkey. For example, if they need something, they will buy it from Turkey. If they need weapons, they will buy them from Turkey and for a price. They will definitely benefit from Turkey’s experience in state administration. Because Turkey was their black day friend. Turkey embraced Syrians when others closed their borders.
If this favor is to be returned, it should be to Turkey, not to Greece for sinking refugee boats. Moreover, Turkey wants nothing more than the safety and peace of Syrians. No material benefit is worth the suffering they have endured in the last 13 years. Everything was done out of conscience. But it is Turkey’s right to gain something financially and politically in the new Syria.
If the Turkish-Syrian brotherhood allows it. It is possible that especially the US and European countries will attempt to disable Turkey in order to benefit from the new Syria. The US in particular will not sit idle. It is important to know that the Americans, who a few days ago lifted the $10 million bounty on Joulani’s head, did not do it for good. Culani will have to make concessions as the price of gaining legitimacy.
Nevertheless, Turkey’s strength and the loyalty of Syrians will keep Turkey on the winning side. In fact, the fact that Syrians buy even their basic needs from Turkey will be proof that Turkey has won. In my opinion, we will see these days. For the first time, the neighborliness that has been hurting us until today seems to turn to gain.
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