On Wednesday, Turkey announced that it was beginning an assault on a Kurdish-led militia in northeastern Syria. How did the two American allies get here?
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U.S. and Turkey Avoid Conflict by Agreeing on Buffer Zone in Syria
Turkey wins American agreement for its longstanding demands for a safe zone along its border with Syria, but many details remain unresolved.
‘The Era of People Like You Is Over’: How Turkey Purged Its Intellectuals
For more than a century, one school of political science dominated the education of Turkey’s governing class — until the Erdogan regime set about destroying it.
Gunmen Kill Turkish Diplomat and Two Iraqis in the Kurdish Region of Iraq
There was no immediate word on a motive or suspects in the shooting, which occurred in a restaurant in Erbil.
Where ISIS Ruled in Syria, Fear and Uncertainty Reign
The Islamic State lost control of eastern Syria, but a visit there found cities in shambles, an uncertain future and ISIS still carrying out deadly attacks.
Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Makes Surprise Visit to Iraq
Patrick Shanahan is expected to firm up plans for the transfer of troops to Iraq from Syria, a quest complicated by President Trump’s suggestion the soldiers would be asked to monitor Iran.
Turkey Frees U.S. Consulate Employee, but Brands Him a Friend to Terrorists
Hamza Ulucay, a Turkish translator who had been held for almost two years, was convicted of aiding an armed group, but was released.
Turkey Frees U.S. Consulate Employee, but Brands Him a Friend to Terrorists
Hamza Ulucay, a Turkish translator who had been held for almost two years, was convicted of aiding an armed group, but was released.
Erdogan Snubs Bolton Over Comments That Turkey Must Protect Kurds
The storm around the visit by John R. Bolton, the American national security adviser, to Turkey showed how far apart the countries are on how to handle a U.S. withdrawal from Syria.
Erdogan Says Turkey Will Delay Assault on Kurds and ISIS in Syria
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that President Trump, who declared victory against the Islamic State, had asked him to finish off the group in Syria.