Could the crisis in Iran and Syria leave Turkey facing a new wave of migration?

While Iran is burning on one side, the turmoil in Syria on the other brings the latest situation in Turkey's two neighbors to a critical question: Is a new wave of migration at our country's doorstep?

In fact, the fall of Bashar al-Assad and the rise of Shara to power were seen by many as a possibility for "stability" in Syria. However, this expectation was quickly dashed. Although an agreement was reached between the Syrian government and the SDF, clashes have intensified again recently. As the north of the country falls into the grip of chaos once more, tens of thousands of civilians have been displaced and forced to seek refuge in safe zones. If the clashes escalate further, the possibility that this picture will trigger a new wave of migration is growing stronger.

On the Iranian front, mass street movements are taking place once again. But this time, the protests are not limited to Tehran. For the first time since the Iranian Revolution, there is such a widespread uprising against the regime. Economic crisis, high inflation, and political pressure are among the root causes of the protests. This time, a much broader segment of society is joining the youth's demands for freedom. According to unofficial figures, it is stated that more than 500 protesters and more than 100 security personnel have lost their lives.

With a social explosion in Iran on one side and deepening instability in Syria on the other... for Turkey, the issue is not limited to foreign policy. Border security and migration management also constitute the most critical dimensions of this process. Turkey may once again be forced to face the direct consequences of the crises in its neighboring countries.