| Resumo: | Despite the bad relations between the governments of Turkey, Syria and Iraq during the second half of the 20th century, beginning the 21st century, they had a period of great relations. However, this period was short-lived, and the amicable relations came to an end mid-March 2011, when the Syrian revolution broke out. This article examines the motivations behind the stances of Turkish and Iraqi leaders vis-à-vis the Syrian revolution, such as domestic, economic and geopolitical factors. It also addresses the impact of the situation on the Kurdish population and the external pressures exerted by powers such as the United States, Russia and China, which seek to influence the fate of the region. In essence, the text reveals how a local conflict can trigger diplomatic and strategic reconfigurations at the regional and international level.
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