Erdogan's vision for Syria and the region

In a recent speech Turkish President Erdogan praised Syrians who were born and raised in Turkey, speak Turkish, and are now in Syria, saying, "Right next door to us… a brother nation that speaks our same language is rising anew from the ashes.” The quote has drawn the attention of experts like Ryan Gingeras, who joins Thanos Davelis as we look into what it tells us about Erdogan’s worldview, and why this is something to keep an eye on as we look at the shifting power dynamics in the Levant. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Erdogan praises Syrians born and raised in Turkey From Grexit to Eurogroup chief: Greece’s recovery story Pierrakakis elected Eurogroup chief European Commission firmly behind Greece-Cyprus power link

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Erdogan's vision for Syria and the region is an episode from The Greek Current by Hellenic Leaders.

This episode is 00:14:59 long.

This episode was published on Dec 12, 2025.

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