Tag #Turkish-American Relations

What are the underlying domestic political factors within Turkey that may be influencing President Erdoğan's decision to avoid criticizing President Trump?

The absence of criticism from Erdoğan towards Trump is particularly striking given Trump's generally outspoken nature and criticism of other countries. Yetkin suggests this silence might stem from Turkey's strategic considerations regarding Syria, potentially related to the ongoing discussions of Syria's restructuring and Devlet Bahçeli's proposed peace initiative concerning Öcalan. This strategic silence, however, might lead to increased criticism of Erdoğan domestically as the situation unfolds.