Turkey Frees Pastor Andrew Brunson, Easing Tensions With U.S.
Source:New York Times Date:13Oct2018
A small step for Turkey, a big step for Turko-American relations. Brunson verdict opens a window for sincere dialogue. The disputes between Turkey and US are not artifical, neither are they
Is a face-saving in the making for Turkey?
Source:Hurriyet Daily News Date:08Oct2018
Reputable Washington ear Ms Camlibel claims horse trading on Brunson vs Halkbank fine has resumed. Xinhua article linked here confirms some negotiations taking place.
Pastor Brunson’s Turkish lawyer not hopeful about his release
Source:Stockholm Center for Freedom Date:28Sep2018
According to a report by Turkish online news outlet Artı Gerçek, Halavurt said: “I do not know on what grounds and on the basis of what information Pompeo made that statement. Some are saying the
Pompeo Says U.S May Hold Talks With Turkey on Pastor This Week
Source:Bloomberg Date:25Sep2018
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the U.S. may hold more talks with Turkey on a U.S. pastor the country is holding and he could be released this month. A State Department official said
Turkey seeks a way to ease tension with United States
Source:Ahval News Date:04Sep2018
Turkey is seeking a formula to ease tensions with the United States before the next hearing of the trial of American pastor Andrew Brunson on October 12, opposition newspaper Cumhuriyet said .
Into the Abyss: Turkish Impressions of a U.S.-Turkish Break
Source:Bipartisan Policy Center Date:26Aug2018
Even though I don’t agree with the conclusion about Erdogan’s motives, a laudable effort to understand Turko-American tensions and possible consequences. Ironically, Turkey’s
Turkey on Trump Blacklist as Sanctions Spell Trouble for Economy
Source:Bloomberg Date:04Aug2018
The clergymen wars between Turkey and US is moving into Freddy’s Nightmares territory: The U.S. could follow the pattern it applied in Russia, and blacklist “major industrialists who are
Senate Bill To Ban F-35 Sales To Turkey An Unprecedented Attempt To Check Erdogan’s Actions
Source:The Drive Date:27Apr2018
This attempt is nothing to be laughed at: It will be interesting to see how the Trump administration, which has retained relatively close ties with Erdogan since coming into office, and Turkey
Congress ready to levy sanctions, says report
Source:PA Intelligence Date:20Apr2018
According to the influential website The Hill, a bipartisan bill to slap sanctions on Turkey could be underway for “keeping Pastor Andrew Brunson hostage”. The upcoming sentencing hearing of Iran
Donald Trump tweets support for Christian pastor on trial in Turkey
Source:ABC news Date:18Apr2018
Signs of US running out of patience with Turkey. United States President Donald Trump voiced his support on Twitter for Pastor Andrew Brunson, who is on trial in Turkey on charges he was linked