Brief Analysis
Join us for a webcast conversation on the pitfalls and potential areas of cooperation between Washington and Ankara in the coming years. Watch live starting at 1:00 p.m. EDT on Friday, April 16, 2021.
Although U.S.-Turkish ties stretch back to the early Cold War era, one cannot describe them as warm today. From Ankara's purchase of Russian missiles, to Washington's cooperation with Syrian Kurdish armed groups, to President Erdogan's autocratic policies at home, the long list of friction points will likely compel the Biden administration to adopt a cautious, realistic approach to the relationship. This may mean striving for less than complete restoration of ties and accepting that the ride with Erdogan will sometimes be bumpy.