Turkey wins American agreement for its longstanding demands for a safe zone along its border with Syria, but many details remain unresolved.
Tag: North Atlantic Treaty Organization
End of Missile Treaty Leaves a Major Vacuum in NATO Defense
NATO supports Washington in blaming Russia for the end of the ban on land-based intermediate-range missiles, but the alliance has no easy response.
Trump and Johnson: Allies in Disruption
President Trump is pushing Boris Johnson, the incoming prime minister of Britain, toward a hard break with the European Union. But Mr. Johnson could be constrained.
American to Lead NATO Intelligence as Iraq-War-Era Concerns About U.S. Linger
The alliance’s intelligence arm has been a priority for President Trump, but the appointment could make NATO’s analysis look like a rubber stamp for Washington.
5 Million Bulgarians Have Their Personal Data Stolen in Hack
The data of more than five million people was stolen from Bulgaria’s tax agency. Someone emailed a claim of responsibility to news outlets, writing, “The state of your cybersecurity is a parody.”
U.S. Punishes Turkey by Canceling Sale of Jets
Turkey, whose purchase of a Russian missile system has created friction, called the Trump administration’s move a “mistake that will cause irreparable wounds in our strategic relations.”
Turkey’s Erdogan Goes His Own Way as Distrust With U.S. Grows
Three years after a failed coup, the decision to buy the Russian S-400 missile system underscores the Turkish leader’s desire to hedge his alliances.
U.S. Service Member Is Reported Killed in Afghanistan
The brief announcement on Saturday from the NATO-led mission did not provide a name or other details.
What Is the S-400? The Russian Missile System in Turkey That Irks the Pentagon
Turkey’s purchase of the S-400 missile defense system could give Russian technicians access to technology in U.S. warplanes that Turkey wants to buy.
Turkey Gets Shipment of Russian Missile System, Defying U.S.
The purchase of the sophisticated S-400 antiaircraft equipment was fiercely opposed by NATO and by Washington, which is expected to respond with sanctions.