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US Election's Impact on US-Turkey Ties
Analysis of the limited expected impact of the US presidential election on US-Turkey relations, focusing on key issues, differing opinions on preferred candidates, and recent developments.
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Joe BidenRecep Tayyip ErdoğanDonald TrumpKamala HarrisSoner ÇağaptayRich OutzenSerkan Demirtaş
- How does Turkey's foreign policy affect its relationship with the US?
- Turkey's foreign policy, particularly its stance on Russia and China, causes discomfort in Washington. While supporting Ukraine, Turkey maintains close ties with Moscow.
- What are the major issues causing friction between the US and Turkey?
- Key issues straining relations include Turkey's removal from the F-35 program and the US's support for Kurdish militants in Syria, which Turkey views as an extension of the PKK.
- What recent events have influenced the current state of US-Turkey relations?
- Despite some easing of tensions after Sweden's NATO bid and F-16 sale approval, the recent Israel-Gaza conflict has hindered efforts to improve US-Turkey relations.
- What is the expected impact of the US presidential election on US-Turkey relations?
- The impact of the US presidential election outcome on Turkey-US relations is expected to be limited, regardless of the winner, due to existing disagreements on various issues.
- What are the different perspectives on which US presidential candidate would be better for Turkey?
- Some believe a Republican win could benefit Turkey due to Trump's perceived better relationship with Erdogan. Others argue that the previous Trump administration left no positive memories due to economic sanctions.