1、CRS InsightsTurkey-U.S. Cooperation Against the Islamic State: A Unique Dynamic?Jim Zanotti, Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs (jzanotticrs.loc.gov, 7-1441)October 21, 2014 (IN10164)U.S. strategic objectives regarding cooperation with Turkey, a NATO member and Sunni Muslim-majority country, in co
2、untering the Islamic State (IS, also known as ISIS or ISIL) in Syria and Iraqappear to includeAvoiding attacks on or the destabilization of Turkey;Minimizing the use of Turkish territory by extremists; andUsing Turkish territory and airspace and/or partnering with Turkish forces for military purpose
3、sand to further strengthen and diversify Sunni support within the anti-IS coalition.For background information, see CRS Report R41368, Turkey: Background and U.S. Relations, by JimZanotti.OverviewFollowing the September 20, 2014, release by IS of 49 hostages associated with the Turkish consulatein M
4、osul, Iraq, Turkish leaders have indicated willingness to expand the nature of Turkeys participationin the anti-IS coalition beyond the measures it reportedly began taking while the hostages were still inIS hands. These measures include curbing fighters access to Syria and aiding humanitarian andlog
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