U.S. Has Long List of Grievances on Turkey, CFR's Cook Says

The transcript discusses the strained relations between the US and Turkey, highlighting a series of grievances the US has with Turkey, including its dealings with Iran and Russia. It contrasts the approaches of past US administrations with President Trump's current strategy of applying pressure. The discussion also touches on the potential risks of pushing Turkey closer to Russia or China and the broader implications of US tariffs on Turkey.

What are some of the actions by Turkey that have caused grievances for the United States?

• Buying advanced weapon systems from Russia

• Reducing military presence in the Middle East

• Facilitating peace talks in Syria

• Supporting US sanctions on Iran

How did previous US administrations typically handle challenges presented by Turkey?

• By imposing immediate sanctions

• Through private engagement

• By cutting diplomatic ties

• By applying public pressure

What strategy did President Trump adopt in dealing with Turkey regarding the detention of Pastor Andrew Brunson?

• He increased military presence in Turkey

• He chose to ignore the issue

• He applied public pressure

• He sought mediation from the UN

What is a potential risk of the US applying tariffs on Turkey?

• Turkey could increase its imports from the US

• Turkey could reduce its military spending

• Turkey might strengthen ties with Russia or China

• Turkey might join the European Union

Despite the tensions, what is Turkey's ultimate goal in terms of its international relations?

• To become a member of the BRICS nations

• To isolate itself from Western countries

• To align more closely with Russia

• To find a solution based on Europe and the US