A move by right-wing lawmakers to remove Sweden’s justice minister has been dragged into a battle over the country’s efforts to join the military alliance.
Tag: Turkey
‘We Have Not Forgotten Syria’: U.S. Envoy Vows to Protect Refugees
After 11 years of war, Syria has become a cautionary example of what can happen in a conflict with no end in sight, like the one that began 100 days ago in Ukraine.
Now It’s Türkiye, Not Turkey, at the United Nations
The Turkish government wants the rest of the world to use the country’s own name for itself, and lose the association with a certain bird.
As Ukraine Fights, Does the E.U. Owe It Membership?
Brussels supports Kyiv’s battle against Russia, but gaining full membership to the bloc could take years. Is there another way to bind Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia to Europe?
For NATO, Turkey Is a Disruptive Ally
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s block on NATO membership for Sweden and Finland is likely to be managed, but Washington and the rest of the alliance are annoyed.
Biden Seeks Swift Effort to Bring Finland and Sweden Into NATO
Speedy approval seems likely among most members of the alliance in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but Turkey’s objections remain a sticking point.
Biden Seeks Swift Effort to Bring Finland and Sweden Into NATO
Speedy approval seems likely among most members of the alliance in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but Turkey’s objections remain a sticking point.
Your Thursday Briefing: Turkey’s NATO Block
Plus North Korea’s Covid strategy and China’s expanding internet censorship.
Strongmen in Turkey and Hungary Stall Unity in NATO and the E.U.
Russia benefits as Turkey slows down Swedish and Finnish applications to NATO and Hungary continues to block an E.U. embargo on Russian oil.
Strongmen in Turkey and Hungary Stall Unity in NATO and the E.U.
Russia benefits as Turkey slows down Swedish and Finnish applications to NATO and Hungary continues to block an E.U. embargo on Russian oil.