Journal of Turkish World Studies

Abstract

The causes and development of events occurred in Iraq and Syria, are quite
different from each other. However, the progresses in both countries are similar
in aspect of affecting Turkey’s security. The developments in Iraq for twenty
years and for nearly two years in Syria have a direct impact on Turkey's vital
interests. For this reason, a comparative analysis of the United States’ first and
second Operations in Iraq and the events that took place in Syria in context of
Arab Spring will be conducted in terms of the Turkey's interests. This analysis
includes the process of emergence of cases, internal and external factors that
contribute to the developments, and the way of Turkey’s beıng affected by the
developments in the region.