Erdogan Threatens to Send Refugees to Europe After Syria Criticism

Turkey's military action in northern Syria has drawn international condemnation, including from the Arab League and the UN. President Erdogan has threatened to send millions of Syrian refugees into Europe if criticism continues, recalling the political upheaval during the Syrian Civil War. While President Trump has warned of economic consequences, Erdogan's actions are constrained by Turkey's NATO membership and the need to maintain alliances.

What has been the international reaction to Turkey's incursion into northern Syria?

• Approval from European countries

• Support from the Arab League

• Condemnation from the Arab League and others

• Indifference from the UN

What threat did President Erdogan make to Europe in response to criticism?

• To impose sanctions on European countries

• To withdraw from NATO

• To release millions of Syrian refugees into Europe

• To cut off trade with Europe

What historical event is referenced to highlight the potential impact of Erdogan's threat?

• The Brexit referendum

• The Arab Spring

• The early days of the Syrian Civil War

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

What does President Trump claim he can do if Erdogan goes too far?

• Impose economic sanctions

• Deploy military forces

• Support Turkey's actions

• Negotiate a peace treaty

Why is it unlikely that Erdogan will follow through with his threat to release refugees into Europe?

• Turkey is not a NATO member

• Europe has agreed to accept the refugees

• Erdogan has no leverage over Europe

• It would damage Turkey's relations with NATO allies