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Turkish relations with the Syrian regime have developed at a rapid pace over the last 15 years, going from outright hostility to close cooperation and back to estrangement. Ankara has deep concerns regarding developments in Syria, particularly in terms of the domestic repercussions of political instability or social upheaval in Syria. These concerns have shaped Ankara's initial caution in completely breaking with Damascus and could still limit the scope of Turkish action against the Assad regime.