Turkish-U.S. relations are going through neither a structural crisis nor conjectural tension. I think relations are experiencing structural tension.
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MoreThe Trump administration, which is still completing its first year, has so far not produced any result other than consolidating Moscow in the Middle East.
Moving forward, Washington must take the time to understand Turkey's frustration and engage in qualified cooperation with Ankara in certain areas. A review of Washington's policy on FETÖ, for instance, could go a long way.
Turkey's cooperation with Iran in Iraq and Syria will likely set new developments in motion across the Middle East
Turkey has initiated the Idlib Operation in order to eliminate the possibility of the emergence of another human tragedy, and to avoid the loss of many lives.
Turkey's Western allies, which conveniently turned a blind eye to Ankara's vital interests, have effectively compelled the Turks to work more closely with Moscow and Tehran.
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MoreTrump’s foreign policy and security team members more or less agree that Iran constituted a major problem for the region.
The neo-medievalism in regional geo-politics enforces passing alliances and unlikely groupings in several areas in the Middle East
KRG officials will try to drive a wedge between Turkey and Iran by making the case that they do not pose a threat to Iraq's neighbors
An upcoming meeting between presidents Trump and Xi in November will shape the future relations of the U.S. and China