Abstract:

Because of causing a large amount of migration and because of the involvement of many domestic and foreign actors, the Syrian crisis has become one of the most significant issues worldwide in recent years. Based on the results of a comprehensive survey conducted among the Syrians under temporary protection in some certain cities of Turkey, this study aims at analysing their opinions about the role and policies of some major foreign and domestic actors and especially about Turkey’s policy about the Syrian crisis. Two important results of our survey are as follows: In general, the Syrians seem to be against the intervention of foreign powers to their internal affairs. On the other hand, they seem to be appreciate a foreign state if that state has a positive approach to the forcibly migrated Syrians. At least, this conclusion has become evident in the case of Turkey. In addition to these, the expectations and suggestions of the Syrians related to the solution of the crisis in their countries are presented in the concluding section.

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