The War With No Name
After two months, the U.S. bombing campaign in Iraq and Syria has not yet dealt a major blow to the Islamic State. And the Pentagon still hasn't come up with a moniker for the operation.
Middle East
Turkey: Unilateral Ground Operation Against ISIS 'Unrealistic'
Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says his country cannot be expected to go it alone to protect Kurds inside Syria against militants with the self-declared Islamic State.
In Mideast Chaos, Netanyahu Sees Opportunity
In an interview with NPR, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that Arab countries "no longer view Israel as an enemy but a potential partner."
Kobani Airstrikes Highlight Limit Of U.S. Strategy Against ISIS
The U.S. has been bombing ISIS targets in Syria, but that has not stopped the self-proclaimed Islamic State from threatening civilians in the country.
Judging Effectivenes Of Airstrikes Against ISIS Remains A Challenge
There have been about 400 airstrikes so far in Iraq and Syria. We take a look at the impact in both countries, whether the Islamic State fighters have been slowed, and the way ahead.
Turkey Calls On U.S. To Ramp Up ISIS Airstrikes In Syrian Border Town
Robert Siegel talks to The Washington Post's Liz Sly, from Turkey, where she's been covering the assault by ISIS on the Syrian Kurdish town of Kobani, near the Turkish border.
A Smuggler Explains How He Helped Fighters Along 'Jihadi Highway'
Thousands of international recruits have crossed into Syria from Turkey to join the Islamic State. A Syrian man who helped smuggle those jihadis in explains how it worked, but says he's stopped now.
Kurdish Protesters Killed In Turkey Amid Calls To Save Kobani
At least a dozen demonstrators were killed in clashes with Turkish police. Kurdish protests to demand help for the city besieged by ISIS militants also took place across Europe.
Turkey Pressed To Intervene In Border Town's Fight Against ISIS
Kobania, a Syrian border town, is being assaulted by militants from the self-described Islamic State. Turkey, with tanks and troops massed a short distance away, is being pressured to step in.
Mideast Word Battle: Settlements Versus Neighborhoods
In a Morning Edition interview, Israeli leader Netanyahu disputed language used about a housing development in East Jerusalem. Steve Inskeep talks to author Ari Shavit about the Mideast war of words.