Hundreds of thousands of people fleeing Syria’s war ended up in Idlib city. But with the front line just five miles away, the city may not be a refuge much longer.
Tag: Defense and Military Forces
Alexei Botyan, Soviet Spy Hailed as ‘Hero,’ Dies at 103
The Russians say he saved the Polish city of Krakow from being destroyed by the Nazis, but historians say that is a fiction of the Putin era.
From the Afghan Peace Deal, a Weak and Pliable Neighbor for Pakistan
If the U.S. military withdrawal does not lead to a further descent into chaos in Afghanistan, next-door Pakistan could be the real winner.
Taliban Ramp Up Attacks on Afghans After Trump Says ‘No Violence’
Deadly assaults against Afghan forces have increased since the U.S. and Taliban signed a deal to end their war. Afghans worry about the ambiguity of the Taliban’s promises.
U.S. Announces Troop Withdrawal in Afghanistan as Respite From Violence Ends
Renewed attacks on Afghan forces over the weekend underscored the difficulties of enforcing a peace agreement — and understanding what was happening on the ground.
Turkey Declares Major Offensive Against Syrian Government
After suffering its worst casualties in years, Turkey is openly declaring war against the Syrian government of Bashar al-Assad.
Greece Suspends Asylum as Turkey Opens Gates for Migrants
The military deployed troops to the Greek border with Turkey, warned migrants by text message not to cross and announced summary deportations.
After 18 Years, Is This Afghan Peace, or Just a Way Out?
Afghanistan has gone from being the “good war” that the United States must win to the longstanding burden that, like the British, the Soviets and a series of others, it now seeks to unload.
Taliban and U.S. Strike Deal to Withdraw American Troops From Afghanistan
After more than a year of talks, the agreement lays out the beginning of the end of the United States’ longest war. But many obstacles remain.
After a Face-Off in Syria, Turkey and Russia Try to Pull Back From the Brink
With the United States scaling back its global role, the two nations are in a contest over which will become the pre-eminent regional power.