Will Turkey's Afghanistan Ambitions Backfire?

At a time when many countries are leaving Afghanistan, Turkey has been searching for ways to stay. By helping run Kabul airport, Ankara believes it can gain a foothold in Afghanistan, which would in turn help it achieve its broader goals. However, the Afghanistan crisis is becoming increasingly regionalized and Afghanistan's neighbours are likely to play a more prominent role, while Turkey - devoid of a security role - will at best be a marginal player.