Turkey: Background and U.S. Relations In Brief
Abstract
U.S. relations with Turkey take place within a complicated environment featuring several bilateral, regional, and Turkish domestic considerations. Recent tensions have raised questions about the future of bilateral relations and have led to U.S. actions against Turkey, including sanctions and informal congressional holds on major new arms sales. Nevertheless, both countries officials emphasize the importance of continued U.S.-Turkey cooperation and Turkey's membership in NATO. The following are key factors in the U.S.-Turkey relationship.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 17, 2021
- Accession Number
- AD1155698
Entities
People
- Clayton Thomas
- Jim Zanotti
Organizations
- Congressional Research Service