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Erdogan Optimistic on US Relations Under Trump

Turkish President Erdogan expresses optimism about improved relations with the US under President Trump, particularly regarding the Kurdish issue and other regional conflicts, but faces potential challenges.

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What potential challenges could Erdogan face despite his optimism?: The potential US troop withdrawal from Syria could significantly benefit Turkey by removing a key supporter of the SDF, which Turkey considers a terrorist group. However, a pro-Israel peace plan by Trump could negatively impact Turkish-Palestinian relations.
What is Turkey's stance on the Syrian Kurdish Democratic Forces (SDF)?: Turkey views the Syrian Kurdish Democratic Forces (SDF) as an extension of the PKK, a terrorist organization, and frequently conducts cross-border raids against them. The US has supported the SDF in the fight against ISIS, but there are rumors of a US withdrawal.
What is Erdogan's outlook on relations with the US under President Trump?: Erdogan is optimistic about a new approach to negotiations with the US under President Trump, believing it could lead to quick solutions to Turkey's problems, especially the Kurdish issue.
What information did Robert F. Kennedy Jr. share regarding Trump's plans for Syria?: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed that Trump plans to withdraw US troops from Syria, citing the vulnerability of the 500 US soldiers stationed near the Syrian-Turkish border and the large number of Turkish and Syrian troops in the region.
Besides the Syrian conflict, what other international conflict is Erdogan optimistic about resolving?: Erdogan is also optimistic about resolving the Ukrainian conflict, recalling Turkey's mediating role in the grain deal between Russia and Ukraine. However, he anticipates difficulties regarding Gaza if Trump advances a peace plan favoring Israel.

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