The U.S. must realize that any activity by the YPG terror group can directly trigger Turkish operations to remove it from the region After two weeks of intense diplomacy and long negotiations with the two superpowers of the world separately, […]
In the last seven decades, since the beginning of the strategic relations between Turkey and the U.S., there have been different tensions and crises between the two countries. Observers and historians of Turkish-American relations have defined some of these crises […]
On October 17, 2019 the SETA Foundation at Washington, DC hosted a panel discussion titled “Turkey’s Military Operation in Northern Syria,” moderated by Kadir Ustun, Executive Director at SETA DC. Panelists included Mike Doran, Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute, […]
Kadir Ustun comments on US/TR relations, Trump’s and Graham’s stance on Syria. He reminds that Turkey has repeatedly expressed the discomfort on US support for PKK, sanctions will not stop Turkey
Thu, October 17, 2019 10:00 am – 11:30 am On October 9, 2019, Turkey began a military operation, dubbed Operation Peace Spring, into northern Syria. Turkey has long struggled with the fact that the US worked alongside the YPG in […]
Since the recent phone call between President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and U.S. President Donald Trump last Sunday, we have seen that the major issue to debate has become the U.S. decision to withdraw from Syria. The intensity of objections to […]
It is a challenging issue for governments around the world to balance their attention between domestic and foreign policies. Sometimes increasing focus on domestic politics and domestic issues can generate serious negligence in foreign relations with allies. This can lead […]
On September 22, 2019, the SETA Foundation at Washington, DC, along with The EastWest Institute, hosted a private roundtable discussion in New York City with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his delegation to highlight the importance of the US-Turkish partnership. […]
A new conversation with strategic perspective, realistic goals and achievable outcomes needs to be restarted between Turkey and the U.S. Although summer was not a calm season for Turkish-American relations, with the end of the season there are questions regarding […]
When the discussion started between Turkey and the U.S. regarding a “safe zone,” many considered it a possible turning point in relations. The mutual mistrust in Syria and an escalating divergence of opinions between the two countries throughout the Syrian […]
by Shannon Karst Will President Trump convince Congress to change course? Or, if unsuccessful, will he utilize his power as president to delay or waive sanctions? If the President chooses to risk political controversy on Turkey’s behalf, a greater question […]
Last week, one of the most significant developments in regards to Turkish-American relations was the meeting of U.S. President Donald Trump with dozens of Republican senators. Reportedly, during the meeting President Trump tried to convince the senators in regards to […]
By Olivia Russ Turkey needs reassurance and the Americans need an olive branch. A better relationship will only come when they recognize the value of soft power and come to a consensus like allies should. The U.S. Senate confirmed Trump’s […]
Since the beginning of the S-400 crisis between Turkey and the U.S., many have focused on the state of relations between the two countries and the potential impact of this issue on the future of bilateral ties. However, this tension […]
On July 11, 2019, the SETA Foundation at Washington D.C. hosted an event titled, “U.S.-Turkey Relations 3 Years after the July 15 Coup Attempt.” In the first panel on “Regional Competition and Cooperation in the Syrian Conflict,” Charles Lister spoke […]
The ups and downs in Turkey-U.S. relations in the last two decades have generated a paradoxical situation for scholars and observers alike. On the one hand, there is optimism for the future of relations that depend on strategic relations, the […]
The first week of July has had critical meaning for Turkish-American relations since 2003. What happened on July 4, 2003 has constituted one of the pillars of the Turkish people’s perception of the U.S. As mentioned in the previous column, […]
U.S. foreign policy makers must immediately take action to save the U.S.’ image among its allies. If they fail to do so, Washington’s credibility is likely to hit zero in the Middle East soon In multiple instances, the impact of […]
10:00am Registration 10:30am Panel 1: Regional Competition and Cooperation in the Syrian Conflict Charles Lister, Senior Fellow and Director of Countering Terrorism & Extremism Program, Middle East Institute (MEI) Ilan Goldenberg, Director of Middle East Security Program, Center for a […]
In my previous column ahead of the meeting between President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and U.S. President Donald Trump, I focused on the critical nature of personal chemistry between the two leaders. Since the beginning of Trump’s presidency, the two leaders […]
World leaders gathered in Osaka this week for the G20 summit. The summit will witness important side meetings between different heads of states on matters related to critical areas. One of those critical meetings will take place between President Recep […]
The rising anti-Americanism among the Turkish public can be reduced if the Trump team initiates active steps based on logic and rationality to improve bilateral ties. To those who have been following Turkey-U.S. relations, except for some exceptional intervals, the […]
Relations between the U.S. and Turkey have hit a critical juncture. I don’t know how many times it has been written in the last few years that relations are now at a critical point, but today that statement has never […]
Nowadays, it has become commonplace among foreign policy scholars to debate the future of Turkish-American relations. Due to the presence of numerous crises in the relations these scholars, together with the contribution of an interested public, discuss potential ways and […]
The SETA Foundation at Washington D.C. held a private roundtable discussionon “Turkish-American Relations” on May 21, 2019 with Yavuz Selim Kıran, Deputy Foreign Minister of Turkey, Çağrı Erhan, Member of Presidential Security and Foreign Affairs Council and Rector of Altınbaş University, and Bora Bayraktar, General Manager of CNN Türk. The conversation was moderated by Kılıç Buğra Kanat, Research Director, the SETA Foundation at Washington D.C.
Over the last five years, Turkey-U.S. ties have gone through one of the most turbulent periods in the long history of relations between the two countries. Despite previous crises, seldom have we seen so many incidents over such a short […]
The crisis in NATO and a complicated U.S. foreign policy are shaping Ankara-Washington relations, making it hard to predict the future. Over the past few weeks, there has been significant diplomatic activity between Turkey, the U.S. and NATO regarding the […]
“Mission accomplished” is such a catchy phrase that every executive in every field will be happy to use it to mark their achievement. It represents the successful execution and completion of a task: A solemn and proud pronouncement of victory […]
As tension between Turkey and the U.S. regarding the S-400 air defense systems grows, the expectation is that a creative solution to de-escalate the stress on bilateral ties and find mutually acceptable ways out of this turbulence will be sought. […]
It is no coincidence that Turkey has been a frequent venue for James Bond movies. Three Bond movies have been set in Turkey: “From Russia with Love,” directed by Terence Young and starring Sean Connery as James Bond, “The World […]
