Eugene Kogan
(Security Analyst)
Copyright @ 2023 https://euro-sd.com/2023/05/articles/31849/us-turkey-relations-biden-navigates-difficulties-with-erdogan/
Published at RIEAS on 4 June 2023
Note: The article reflects the opinion of the author and not necessarily the views of the Research Institute for European and American Studies (RIEAS)
This article highlights several complex issues affecting US–Turkey bilateral relations. The current state of US–Turkey relations can be characterised as tense and rather difficult. Furthermore, there seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel that might reduce tensions between these NATO allies.
Introduction: Human Rights or Humans without Rights in Turkey
Since the inauguration of President Biden in January 2021, the US administration has kept its relationship with Turkey to a bare minimum. For the Biden administration, the issue of human rights in Turkey remains very much on the agenda while for President Erdoğan, the issue seems to be a lower priority for his administration. Such behaviour infuriates not just Biden administration officials but also members of the House and the Senate. ... Read more
