Turkish-American Relations in the Second Trump Administration

On November 22, 2024, The SETA Foundation at Washington DC hosted an expert panel discussion on the incoming Trump administration’s foreign policy and relations with Turkey.

As the second Trump administration’s national security and foreign policy shapes up, critical strategic issues are expected to define the future of Turkish-American relations. Bilateral defense cooperation, the ongoing war in Ukraine, the U.S. strategy in northern Syria, instability in the Middle East, and the U.S. competition with China will be central to discussions between the Türkiye and the U.S. How will the incoming Trump administration approach these long standing challenges? What impact will Trump’s foreign policy priorities have on Turkey’s security and strategic position in the region? What are the opportunities for cooperation between the two NATO allies?

The SETA Foundation in Washington DC is pleased to convene a distinguished panel of experts to discuss the Turkish-American relations in the second Trump administration.

Speakers

Amb. James Jeffrey, Chair of the Middle East Program, The Wilson Center

Col. (Ret.) Rich Outzen, Nonresident Senior Fellow, The Atlantic Council

Kadir Ustun, Executive Director, The SETA Foundation at Washington DC

Moderator

Ozan Ahmet Cetin, Nonresident Fellow, The SETA Foundation at Washington DC