Turkey re-writes international law with “safe zone” invasion doctrine

Safe zone concept may influence other countries in Middle East, Africa and Asia to demand Ankara-style safe zones in neighboring countries.

Turkish soldiers walk together during a joint U.S.-Turkey patrol, near Tel Abyad, Syria

Turkish soldiers walk together during a joint U.S.-Turkey patrol, near Tel Abyad, Syria

(photo credit: REUTERS/RODI SAID)

BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

OCTOBER 6, 2019 17:07

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