How Will the U.S. React to the Turkish Coup?

The transcript discusses the 2016 coup in Turkey, highlighting the complex political climate under Erdogan's increasingly authoritarian rule. It explores the coup's impact on international relations, particularly with the US and Europe, and the role of the Kurds and PKK in regional tensions. The involvement of Fetullah Gulen, a Turkish preacher in exile, is examined, along with the potential crisis in US-Turkey relations if Erdogan demands his extradition. The coup is characterized as a secular military and nationalist effort, with significant military involvement and opposition from Erdogan's party and others.

What was a significant challenge for Turkey's relationship with Europe in 2016?

• Military expansion

• Trade disputes

• Economic sanctions

• Erdogan's authoritarianism

How did the US initially respond to the 2016 coup in Turkey?

• By denouncing the coup

• By sending military aid

• By withholding immediate judgment

• By immediately supporting Erdogan

What role did the Kurds play in the regional dynamics during the 2016 coup?

• They allied with ISIS

• They were neutral

• They were consolidating territories

• They supported the coup

Who did Erdogan blame for the coup attempt?

• Fetullah Gulen

• The Russian government

• The US government

• The PKK

What was a key characteristic of the 2016 coup according to the transcript?

• It was a sectarian coup

• It was an Islamist coup

• It was a secular military coup

• It was a civilian-led coup