What's the deal with Turkey? (part 2)

DEBATE : A mass influx of refugees fleeing a jihadist offensive against Syrian Kurds serves as a reminder that for the past three years Turkey has been bearing the brunt of the spillover from Syria's civil war. After this weekend's release of 49 mainly Turkish hostages held since June by the 'Islamic State' Organisation Will it free the hand of President Erdogan to fight the jihadists more forcefully?