Turkey’s response to US-led Syria strikes: Not enough but welcomed
The United States and its allies Britain and France launched a much-anticipated strike in Syria around 4 a.m. local time April 14. Despite the late hour, Ankara…
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After Trump Strikes Syria, Syrians Wonder ‘What’s Next?’
The day after the United States and its allies launched missile strikes against the Syrian government, very little had changed for most Syrians who have…
U.S., Britain and France Strike Syria Over Suspected Chemical Weapons Attack
WASHINGTON — The United States and European allies launched airstrikes on Friday night against Syrian research, storage and military targets as President Trump sought to…
Turkey’s ever-closer ties with Russia leave US lacking key ally on Syria
As the prospect grows of military confrontation with Russia in the skies over Syria, the US is counting on support from European partners such as France and…
Turkey’s running out of time to pick a partner in Syria
Developments unfolding around the alleged chemical attack in Syria’s eastern Ghouta might leave Turkey between a rock and a hard place. Turkey, which had opened up…
America Learned Wrong Lessons From Iraq, and Syria Suffers
For more than a decade the easiest way to win a foreign policy debate in Washington was to bring up the Iraq War. It’s what Barack…
Have Iran, Russia and Turkey reached agreement on future Syrian state?
On April 4, the presidents of Iran, Russia and Turkey met in Ankara to hold a trilateral summit within the framework of the Astana process…
Iraq Kills ISIS Leader Baghdadi’s Right-Hand Man In Latest Blow To Islamic State, Reports Say
Iraqi security forces have killed a key Islamic State militant group (ISIS) figure associated with the global jihadi organization’s elusive leader, according to local and regional…
Can Russia, Iran and Turkey agree on a roadmap for Syria?
On April 4, Iran’s Hassan Rouhani, Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russia’s Vladimir Putin met for a trilateral summit in the Turkish capital, Ankara. The agenda…
Iran, Russia and Turkey plan Syria’s future as Trump seeks an exit
ISTANBUL — The leaders of Iran, Russia and Turkey met Wednesday for high-level talks on ending the Syrian war, cementing their influence on the outcome of…