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

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

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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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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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

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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

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Under which act are the sanctions against Turkey being prepared?

The Espionage Act

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

The Magnitsky Act

The Patriot Act

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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