By: Michael Knights / The Washington Institute As part of his first overseas trip as secretary of state, John Kerry will soon visit Turkey. Among other issues, the visit is a vital opportunity to better align U.S. and Turkish approaches to Read More …
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Secretary Kerry to travel to Turkey
Secretary of State John Kerry is scheduled to stop in Turkey during his first overseas trip to Europe and the Middle East. State Department Spokesperson Victoria Nuland said “Secretary Kerry will travel to Ankara, Turkey, where he will meet with Read More …
Obama on U.S. – Turkey Relations
President Barack Obama says that the United States and Turkey have expanded their partnership over the last four years. In an exclusive interview with Milliyet Washington Correspondent Pinar Ersoy, President Obama reviews the state of U.S. – Turkey relations. Full Read More …
U.S.–Turkey Smart Grid Workshop: Partnering to Power the Future
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) sponsored a two-day workshop February 12-13, 2013 in Istanbul, Turkey to foster U.S. – Turkey partnerships for state-of-the-art electricity transmission and distribution projects throughout Turkey. The event highlighted smart grid projects and initiatives, Read More …
Turkey-U.S. tension develops over al-Qaeda member
By: Deniz Zeyrek / Al Monitor (translated from Radikal) Recent remarks by the U.S. ambassador to Turkey suggest that bilateral ties between the two states are waning, with Turkey’s stance toward al-Qaeda member Suleiman Abu Ghaith being a point of contention.