Or is it simply a pause? Well, I suppose that depends who you ask. The US government is adamantly regarding the agreement made with the
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Turkey/Syria Update 16 October, 2019
US pressure on Turkey is set to increase as Vice President Mike Pence, and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo prepare to depart for Turkey today.
US Imposes New Economic Sanctions on Turkey
On Monday, President Trump indicated he will soon sign an executive order placing considerable economic sanctions on Turkey in response to its ‘destabilizing’ offensive in
Syrian Update #2 9 October, 2019: Turkish Ground Forces Cross the Border
Earlier this evening Turkey announced its ground forces have begun crossing the border into Syria. After a short preparatory artillery barrage, and preceded earlier by
Syria Update 9 October, 2019: Operation Peace Spring Begins
Operation Peace Spring, Turkey’s long-anticipated military operation to establish a buffer zone free of Kurdish militias in northeast Syria is now underway. The offensive commenced
On Syria
The criticism stemming from President Trump’s decision to remove US troops from northeastern Syria and allow Turkey to move forces into the area should come
