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Fearing American abandonment, Kurds kept back channels to Damascus, Moscow wide open

When Syria’s Kurdish fighters, America’s longtime battlefield allies against the Islamic State, announced over the weekend that they were switching sides and joining up with Damascus and Moscow, it seemed like a moment of geopolitical whiplash.

4 years ago

Kurds may be wiped out before Turkey sanctions happen, senators worry

Congress’ most concrete response to the unfolding Syrian crisis includes sanctions on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

4 years ago

Lawmakers urge Trump to protect Kurds after US withdrawal

Sens. Tammy Duckworth and Marsha Blackburn want Kurdish allies protected after U.S. troops leave Syria.

5 years ago

Pentagon briefs senators on Syria plans, leaving unanswered questions

Pentagon officials briefed lawmakers amid confusion over plans to implement President Trump’s order for U.S. troops to withdraw from Syria.

5 years ago

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