U.S. Said to Prepare a Target List of Turkey Economic Sanctions

The transcript discusses the US-Turkey negotiations over the release of American pastor Andrew Brunson and other detained US citizens in Turkey. It highlights a three-way trade involving Israel, where a Turkish woman was released in exchange for Brunson's release. The US is considering sanctions under the Magnitsky Act, similar to those imposed on Russia, targeting individuals involved in human rights abuses. The potential impact on US-Turkey-NATO relations is explored, with tensions already high. The transcript concludes with the breakdown of the deal and the US government's response, including possible sanctions.

What was the primary goal of the US in its negotiations with Turkey?

• To secure the release of Andrew Brunson

• To improve trade relations

• To negotiate a peace treaty

• To establish a military base

What was the role of Israel in the negotiations between the US and Turkey?

• Israel provided military support to Turkey

• Israel imposed its own sanctions on Turkey

• Israel agreed to release a Turkish woman as part of the deal

• Israel was mediating the talks

Under which act are the sanctions against Turkey being prepared?

• The Espionage Act

• The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

• The Magnitsky Act

• The Patriot Act

What is the main focus of the sanctions modeled after those imposed on Russia?

• Targeting cultural exchanges

• Targeting trade agreements

• Targeting individuals involved in human rights abuses or corruption

• Targeting military installations

How might the sanctions affect US-Turkey relations within NATO?

• They could result in a joint military exercise

• They could strengthen the alliance

• They could push relations to a breaking point

• They could lead to improved trade relations