Despite Everything, Turkey and the U.S. Are Getting Closer
Source:Bloomberg Date:06Nov2018
Perhaps Trump has a plan to address Golge, Halkbank, the S-400 and Turkish military shelling in Syria. But so far it looks like Erdogan is being rewarded for releasing an American pastor who
Amid shelling of Kurdish positions, Turkey plans new incursion into Syria
Source:The Arab Weekly Date:04Nov2018
The Turkish government seems in no mood to call off its new push into Syria. “We have finalised our preparations, our plans, our programmes in that respect,” Erdogan said. Pro-government Turkish
An opportunity for U.S.-Turkey relations?
Source:Ahval News Date:30Oct2018
A d,fferent angle on the repercussions of Kashoggi murder. It could lead to better relations between Turkey and US, says Kyle Orton of Ahval News. For Turkey, comparisons with Saudi Arabia
US may lift some Turkey sanctions after pastor’s release
Source:USA Today Date:18Oct2018
Pompeo met with Erdogan to discuss the Khashoggi case, but the two men also discussed a range of other issues, including cooperation to address the ongoing civil war in Syria and the Trump
Could ‘supernatural wisdom’ prevail in Turkey-US ties?
Source:Hurriyet Daily News Date:15Oct2018
Cansu Çamlibel reports from Washington: However, the absence of a comprehensive deal does not necessarily mean that the United States has not paid any ransom to get Brunson back home. The
How can Turkey survive US sanctions on Iran?
Source:al Monitor Date:15Oct2018
Best review of the impact of Iran sanctions on Turkey Whether Turkey will again try to evade sanctions and if that is possible under the careful watch of the agencies will also depend on
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
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
Erdogan US Visit Seen as Opportunity to Reset Ties
Source:Voice of America Date:25Sep2018
Erdogan sent a reminder of the potential for a further escalation in bilateral tensions over Syria. In a speech Monday in New York, the Turkish president warned his armed forces are ready to
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