Turkish Lawmakers Authorize Sending Troops to Fight in Libya

SUZAN FRASER / The Associated Press Jan 2, 2020 The move to support current government in Tripoli is seen as a threat to regional security and is denounced by Greece, Israel and Cyprus. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

NATO Downplays Divisions as Infighting Roils Alliance

LORNE COOK and JILL LAWLESS / The Associated Press Dec 4, 2019 Leaders seek to gloss over their differences, particularly on spending and priorities; collective defense pact is called "iron-clad." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

NATO Chief Seeks to Shore Up Unity as Rows Roil Allies

LORNE COOK / The Associated Press Dec 3, 2019 French president's comments about the alliance's "brain death" due in part to lack of U.S. leadership draw President Trump's sharp retort. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Syria Says Turkish-Led Forces Attacked Its Troops

BASSEM MROUE / The Associated Press Oct 24, 2019 The clashes, in which some were killed, highlight the risks of violence as fighters, including Kurds, jostle for position in the border zone. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Russia, Turkey Seal Power in Northeast Syria With Accord

SUZAN FRASER and VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV / The Associated Press Oct 22, 2019 The two powers announce an agreement to jointly patrol almost the entire northeastern Syrian border after the withdrawal of Kurdish fighters. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

U.S. May Now Keep Some Troops in Syria to Guard Oilfields

LOLITA C. BALDOR / The Associated Press Oct 21, 2019 Defense Secretary Esper says the plan is still in the discussion phase and is designed to give the president "maneuver room." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

U.S. Troops Leaving Syria for Iraq, Not Home as Trump Claims

LOLITA C. BALDOR / The Associated Press Oct 20, 2019 The United States will continue Mideast operations against Islamic State, according to plans outlined by Defense Secretary Mark Esper. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Thousands in Germany, France Protest Turks’ Push Into Syria

The Associated Press Oct 19, 2019 Germany is home to large Turkish and Kurdish communities, and tensions between them have turned violent in the past. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Democrats Have No Answer for Trump’s Anti-War Posture

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Oct 17, 2019 The president's 2020 opponents would do well to watch his moves on the international front, as they could help his re-election cause. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

U.S., Turkey Agree on Turkish Cease-Fire with Syrian Kurds

ZEKE MILLER and ROBERT BURNS / The Associated Press Oct 17, 2019 The agreement was announced in Ankara, Turkey, on Thursday by U.S. Vice President Mike Pence. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Syrian Forces Enter Key Border Town, Blocking Turkish Plans

ELENA BECATOROS and BASSEM MROUE / The Associated Press Oct 17, 2019 Kobani is taken by forces loyal to Bashar Assad, blocking one path for the Turkish military to establish a “safe zone” free of Syrian Kurdish fighters. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Trump Has ‘Meltdown’ in Syria Meeting With Democrats

ROBERT BURNS / The Associated Press Oct 16, 2019 After 354-60 House vote denouncing president's troop withdrawal, Trump calls Nancy Pelosi a "third-rate politician," prompting walkout. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )