Officials said the number of American troops might actually increase in Syria, to help protect the final withdrawal — a process that is still expected to take at least four to six months.
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Two Speeches, a Decade Apart: How Pompeo Departed From Obama
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s Middle East speech contrasted starkly with President Obama’s in 2009. A look at the major points of contention.
The U.S. Spent $8 Billion on Afghanistan’s Air Force. It’s Still Struggling.
Eleven years after the United States began building an Afghan air force, it remains a frustrating work in progress, even as Taliban gains have increased the need.
Erdogan Says Turkey Cannot ‘Swallow the Message’ From Bolton
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey denounced comments from the American national security adviser, John R. Bolton, that Turkey must agree to protect Kurds if Americans withdraw from Syria. Mr. Bolton was denied a meeting with Mr. Erdogan during h…
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.
Two Marines and Navy Sailor Are Investigated in Contractor’s Death
A physical altercation on New Year’s Eve in the northern Iraqi city of Erbil left a Lockheed Martin contractor dead and three troops under investigation.
Bolton Puts Conditions on Syria Withdrawal, Suggesting a Delay of Months or Years
John R. Bolton, the national security adviser, said troops would remain until the Islamic State was completely defeated and Turkey guaranteed it would not strike Kurdish forces.
Harold Brown, Defense Secretary in Carter Administration, Dies at 91
The first scientist to become defense secretary, Mr. Brown brought technical knowledge and a background in weapons research.
At War: The End of the Navy’s Bread-and-Water Punishment
In this week’s At War newsletter, a look at one of the oldest and most archaic punishments in the United States military: three days’ confinement on bread and water.
News Analysis: Kim and Trump Back at Square 1: If U.S. Keeps Sanctions, North Will Keep Nuclear Program
The North Korean leader’s New Year speech seemed to challenge President Trump to backtrack on the American goal of zero North Korean nuclear weapons.