Robert Ellis
(Turkey analyst and commentator. He is also an international advisor at RIEAS
(Research Institute for European and American Studies) in Athens)
Copyright: @ 2024 Research Institute for European and American Studies (www.rieas.gr) Publication date: 23 November 2024
Note: The article reflects the opinion of the author and not necessarily the views of the Research Institute for European and American Studies
Donald Trump’s reelection has been met with mixed feelings but not in Turkey. President Erdogan has expressed his belief that ties between Turkey and the United States would improve under the “model partnership” that would emerge.
Erdogan pins his hopes on Trump’s promise to end conflicts, and he has in mind Israel’s offensives in Gaza and Lebanon as well as the war in Ukraine. There is also one particular issue Erdogan has in mind, where he expects Trump to give ground.... Read more