Syria and Turkey
Turkey, Syria, Jordan unveil Gulf-Europe rail corridor as Ankara pushes alternative trade routes
The proposed network would run from Europe through Turkey, continue across Syrian territory, and extend into Jordan, creating a continuous land bridge between Mediterranean ports and Gulf markets.
'Turkey is the new Iran': The growing threat Erdogan poses to Israel - analysis
Turkey’s rearrest of fugitive revives mystery of Syrian defector’s disappearance
How US Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack plays key role in creating a new Syria, Levant region - analysis
How an anti-ISIS operation in Syria got bogged down in tribal politics - analysis
It is important to look back at how various forces involved in the Syrian turmoil go to this point in order to understand this complex conflict.
Turkish-backed extremist groups in Syria sanctioned by US - analysis
These groups were often part of the plethora of Syrian rebel groups that operated in northern Syria since the Syrian civil war began in 2011.
Istanbul to oust unregistered Syrians by September
Unregistered Syrians have been ordered to leave Istanbul, a move seen as politically motivated in light of Turkey's recent elections and growing discontent with the refugee population.
UN raises concerns over Syria aid route from Turkey, cites 'unacceptable issues'
Syria gave its approval on Thursday for the UN to use Bab al-Hawa for another six months, but with several conditions.
Turkey's democratic decline: Why jailed opposition head 'retired' from politics - analysis
Many opposition politicians and critical journalists have been jailed in Turkey, meaning politics is far from free.
Turkey's Erdogan faces struggle to meet Syrian refugee promise
Erdogan has said he aims to ensure the return of one million refugees within a year to the opposition-held areas.
Turkish, Syrian foreign ministers' meeting looms ahead of elections
The discontent in Turkey over the nearly 4 million Syrian refugees has been a source of domestic pressure on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Four Turkish troops wounded in attacks in Syria, Ankara says
Turkey has carried out several cross-border military incursions into northern Syria in recent years and has dozens of bases there.
Turkey escalates against US-Kurdish alliance in Syria with drone strike
The Turkish drone strike in Iraq shows the lengths Ankara will go to strike Kurdish anti-ISIS fighters.
Dutch seismologist who 'predicted' Turkey earthquake foresees more quakes
In a tweet on Monday, he predicted "stronger seismic activity in the coming days," with a link to a YouTube video.
