President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has already intervened militarily in Syria, Libya and Iraq this year. His aggressive policies put him increasingly at odds with Russia.
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Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict Shows Signs of Escalation
Armenia accuses Azerbaijan of using long-range weaponry in the disputed enclave and threatens to reciprocate, raising concerns that fighting could spread to the territories of both countries.
Fighting Between Armenia and Azerbaijan Risks Drawing in Bigger Powers
Escalation on both sides suggests that an extended conflict may ensue in Nagorno-Karabakh, increasing the possibility of involvement by countries like Russia and Turkey.
Fighting Flares Between Azerbaijan and Armenia
The governments of both countries reported action with tanks, military helicopters and artillery in a rapid escalation of a long-simmering conflict.