With the United States scaling back its global role, the two nations are in a contest over which will become the pre-eminent regional power.
Author: CARLOTTA GALL
Airstrike Hits Turkish Forces in Syria, Raising Fears of Escalation
The Turkish Army suffered mass casualties in the strike, officials said, an attack that could set off a direct conflict between Turkey and Russia.
‘It’s Like the End of the World’
At the Turkish border with Syria, tales of the desperation unfolding on the other side, where some 900,000 people are fleeing a Syrian assault.
A Hint of Freedom for a Turkish Activist. Then Back to Jail.
Many were pleasantly surprised when a court cleared a prominent philanthropist and eight others of charges that they tried to overthrow Recep Tayyip Erdogan. He was immediately arrested again.
He Observed a Protest. Now He Faces a Possible Life Sentence.
A child development specialist is accused of trying to overthrow the government. He says his arrest was an accident.
Syrian Attacks Draw Turkey Deeper Into Syrian War
Turkey is sending reinforcements into northwest Syria and pressing for a Turkish-controlled zone there.
Turkey Launches Deadly Airstrikes Against Syrian Forces
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that as many as 35 Syrian government troops had been killed, and he warned Russia against trying to prevent his country’s actions.
From Armed Struggle to Peaceful Protest, a Road Still to Travel
A veteran of the Afghan jihad working for nonviolent change in Algeria
Iranian Rapper Detained in Turkey Faces Deportation
Iran has put out a red notice with Interpol for the arrest of one of its most popular rappers after he began criticizing the government.
Russia and Turkey Make Joint Call for Cease-Fire in Libya
Putin and Erdogan, who have backed opposite sides in the country’s dragging conflict, have presented themselves as a potential solution.