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Ömer Özkizilcik is an analyst and writer in the Security Department of the SETA Foundation. From 2017-18, Özkizilcik worked at the Middle East Foundation. Since 2016, he has been editor-in-chief of Suriye Gündemi. Özkizilcik focuses on the internal dynamics of the Syrian conflict, specifically the role of local non-state actors.
A way out for Russia and Turkey from Idlib's spiral of violence
Since the start of the regime’s military campaign in Idlib last month, a group of Free Syrian Army factions that fought alongside Turkish soldiers has gradually entered the region. This development may balance the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham presence and ultimately help to force the group out of the demilitarized zone, ensuring a continued Turkish-Russian consensus on Idlib.
