Picking Up Where We Left Off on Türkiye-US Relations
About this episode
The episode explores the evolving and pragmatic relationship between the United States and Türkiye, addressing key tensions and areas of cooperation.
This podcast episode discusses the complex relationship between the United States and Türkiye, focusing on how it has evolved into a more transactional and pragmatic relationship. Tensions have arisen over issues such as Syria, Kurdish forces, and Türkiye’s acquisition of Russian missile systems. Despite these challenges, both countries have found common ground in areas like counterterrorism and regional stability. The conversation includes insights from experts Meliha Altunışık and Richard Outzen, highlighting the historical context and strategic misalignments between the nations. They emphasized the importance of pragmatic diplomacy in addressing regional challenges, including conflicts in the Middle East and the influence of Iran. The discussion concluded that building trust through small agreements is crucial for future cooperation.
People in this episode
Guests: Meliha Altunışık, Richard Outzen
Topics covered
- Türkiye-US relations
- diplomacy
- regional stability
- counterterrorism
- strategic misalignments
- pragmatic relationships
Keywords
- Türkiye
- United States
- diplomacy
- counterterrorism
- regional stability
- Syria
- Kurdish forces
- Russian missile systems
- Iran
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Hollings Center for International Dialogue
Places: United States, Türkiye, Middle East
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