Pressure at the Gates: Syrians Look to Germany as EU Deal Falters

In Turkey, refugees and smugglers are hoping for the EU deal to collapse

By John Beck
4 December 2016
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John Beck is an award-winning journalist focused on conflict and its aftermaths. His work has been published by outlets including GQ, National Geographic, Wired and The Atlantic. He lives in Istanbul.

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