Bahar Kalkanı: Her Şey Bitmişken Suriye Devriminin Kaderi Nasıl Değişti? I Kutluhan Görücü

In this episode of our Radio Levant series, we discussed Operation Spring Shield, one of Türkiye's largest cross-border operations, with the esteemed Kutlu Han Görücü. This operation, a significant milestone in both Türkiye's international politics and the Syrian revolution, was also a complete success story, showcasing Türkiye's potential. It was, in a sense, a harbinger of better days to come after difficult times. Until we meet again in another episode, may God protect you. 00:00 Introduction 01:11 Operation Spring Shield: A Turning Point in Syria 03:11 International Conjuncture: The Role of Russia, Iran, and the UAE 04:52 The Astana Process and Managing Loss 06:17 Observation Posts in Idlib and the Siege Process 07:28 The Martyrdom of 34 of Our Soldiers and the Decision to Launch the Operation 09:27 Military and Political Consequences of the Operation 11:05 Relations with Russia and the Reality on the Ground 12:17 The Impact of UAV Technology on the Fate of the War 14:46 The Refugee Crisis in Idlib and the Justifications for the Operation 17:18 The Halt of Territorial Change and the Road to Revolution 18:18 The Story Behind the Name of the Operation and Day-by-Day Progress 21:12 The Restructuring Process of Opposition Groups 24:18 Türkiye's Syria Policy and Institutional Capacity 27:50 Russia and Iran's Reaction to the Operation 30:08 Managing the Impasse: Patrols and Agreements 33:02 The PKK/YPG Issue and Border Security 36:10 Türkiye's Steps Towards Becoming a Regional Power 37:54 Closing