Aflevering The Turkish Invasion Of Syria | Current Affairs Lecture

On Monday, October 7, the US suddenly started to pull back their troops from Northern Syria. A mere three days later, the Turkish army started an invasion of the Kurdish region. After several air attacks, the first casualties have now been reported. What motivated Trump to order the US retreat? What is president Erdogan trying to achieve? And what are the possible consequences of this invasion? Sharpen your mind with political scientist Gerry van der Kamp and political philosopher Evert van der Zweerde. Monday 14 October 2019 | 12.30 – 13.15 hrs| Collegezalencomplex, Radboud University | Radboud Reflects and VOX Read the review: https://www.ru.nl/radboudreflects/terugblik/terugblik-2019/terugblik-2019/19-10-14-the-turkish-invasion-syria-current/ Never want to miss a podcast again? Subscribe to this channel. Radboud Reflects Organizes in-depth lectures about philosophy, religion, ethics, society and culture. www.ru.nl/radboudreflects Wil je op de hoogte blijven van onze activiteiten? Schrijf je dan in voor de tweewekelijkse nieuwsbrief: https://www.ru.nl/radboudreflects/nieuwsbrief/aanmelden-mailnieuwsbrief-radboud-reflects/ Do you want to stay up to date about our activities? Please sign in for the English newsletter: https://www.ru.nl/radboudreflects/nieuwsbrief/subscribe-to-newsletter/