Brief Analysis
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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.