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.

Discuss the implications of the coup for US-Turkey relations.

What factors contributed to the perception of the coup as a sectarian or Islamist movement?