Tag: Syria

Syrian Kurdish-led forces say they are carrying out mine-clearing operations at the country's largest dam and the nearby town of Tabqa a day after seizing them from Islamic State militants. (Hawar News Agency, via AP)

National Security

In Syria, ISIS fighters trade dam for their lives

Jamie McIntyre · May 12, 2017 5:36 pm

DNI Coats: Iran Continues to Prop Up the Assad Regime

Jenna Lifhits · May 12, 2017 4:49 pm

Mattis said ISIS had already lost territory it once held in Iraq and Syria and hinted that the U.S.-led coalition against the group will intensify. (Stine Tidsvilde/Ritzau Foto via AP)

National Security

Defense Secretary Mattis to hold ‘major’ ISIS press conference next week: Trump

Daniel Chaitin · May 11, 2017 11:11 pm

Weeks after congratulating Erdogan after a controversial referendum win, Trump will welcome Turkey's president at the White House. (AP images)

National Security

Trump to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at White House

Ariella Phillips · May 10, 2017 11:52 pm

Mattis is trying to walk a fine line, giving reassurance to Turkey, while sticking to the plan to include Kurdish fighters who have proven to be among the most combat effective in the battle against ISIS, to move against Raqqa in the near term. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)

National Security

Mattis brushes off Turkey’s demands to stop arming Kurds

Jamie McIntyre · May 10, 2017 6:07 pm

The U.S. would be better served conquering Raqqah in a sustainable way and ensuring that pro-American forces control Raqqah in the long-term. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Beltway Confidential

Is the Trump administration about to make a huge mistake in Syria?

Mohammed Ghanem · May 9, 2017 8:22 pm

President Trump's national security adviser Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster will brief the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Wednesday on the administration's long-awaited plan to defeat the Islamic State. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

National Security

Senate panel set to press McMaster on ISIS strategy

Travis J. Tritten · May 9, 2017 6:05 pm

U.S. official says Trump administration approves providing heavier weapons to Syria's Kurds. (AP Photo/Mursel Coban, Depo Photos, File)

National Security

US to arm Kurds for assault on Raqqa, despite Turkey’s objections

Jamie McIntyre · May 9, 2017 5:06 pm

The declaration has been used to levy sanctions against Syria for the Assad regime's continued violence against civilians. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

National Security

Trump extends national emergency declaration in Syria

Sarah Bedford · May 9, 2017 4:20 pm

So, what is wrong with the anti-Trump GOP foreign policy establishment? (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Beltway Confidential

How are foreign policy interventionists faring in the Trump era?

Ying Ma · May 8, 2017 9:42 pm

"It's all in process right now," said Mattis. "Who is going to be ensuring they're safe? Who is signing up for it? Who is specifically to be kept out of them? All these details are to be worked out and we're engaged." (Jonathan Ernst/Pool Photo via AP)

National Security

US reviewing Russian peace plan for Syria

Jamie McIntyre · May 8, 2017 4:23 pm

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held talks on the situation in Syria. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, Pool)

National Security

Russia: Syria deal bans US-led coalition aircraft

Associated Press · May 5, 2017 11:02 am