Sec. 111. Participation of Turkey in NATO
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Congress makes the following findings: Article 1 of the North Atlantic Treaty, signed at Washington April 4, 1949, states, The Parties undertake, as set forth in the Charter of the United Nations, to settle any international dispute in which they may be involved by peaceful means in such a manner that international peace and security and justice are not endangered, and to refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force in any manner inconsistent with the purposes of the United Nations.
Turkey has invaded Northeast Syria with the intention of targeting the Kurdish minority in the country, in a manner inconsistent with article 1 of the North Atlantic Treaty. Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes the following elements: An assessment of the historical contributions made by Turkey to the NATO alliance since it became a member in 1952.
An assessment of the impact of Turkey’s October 2019 incursion into Northeast Syria for the national security of its NATO allies. An assessment of Turkey’s role in the alliance and the future prospects for Turkey to fully embrace and implement all 14 articles of the North Atlantic Treaty.