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?
Tag: Secession and Independence Movements
Spain Arrests 9 in Catalonia on Suspicion of Plotting Violence
The Spanish police gave few details of the arrests, and prosecutors said the raids were aimed at gathering evidence of a pro-independence group’s “advanced preparation for terrorist acts.”
In Pakistan-Held Kashmir, Growing Calls for Independence
An emboldened independence movement in Pakistan-held Kashmir has the government on edge, emerging as the state tries to rein in anti-India militants.
Spain Heads to 4th Election in 4 Years After Failure to Form Government
Spain was plunged into political uncertainty after talks to form a government collapsed, forcing another national election in November.
600,000 Protesters in Barcelona Call for Independence From Spain
Hundreds of thousands of Catalans on Wednesday demonstrated in favor of independence, but their numbers were smaller than in years past.
Ally Attacks Ally in Yemen’s War Within a War
The United Arab Emirates is accused of bombing Saudi-backed forces in Yemen, even though Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E. are allies there.
China Is Waging a Disinformation War Against Hong Kong Protesters
In recent days, China has unleashed a barrage of manipulated news meant to undermine the demonstrators and stir up nationalist sentiment.
Protests Put Hong Kong on Collision Course With China’s Communist Party
The grand political experiment to marry Beijing’s brand of authoritarianism with a bastion of civil liberties appears to be facing a moment of reckoning.
Yemeni Separatists Oust Government in Key City, Complicating Peace Efforts
The government no longer has a foothold in two of the country’s most important cities, even though it is internationally recognized.
In Push to Leave One Union, U.K.’s Boris Johnson Risks Another
Amid rising tension over the risk of a “no deal” Brexit, Mr. Johnson made his first official visit as prime minister to Scotland. He was met in Edinburgh with jeers and boos.