The Turkish-American bilateral relationship has its roots embedded in World War II. After committing a sizable number of combat divisions to the Korean War in 1950, Turkey was formally admitted to NATO in 1952. Since this time, the U.S. and Turkey have collaborated in numerous regional and global security initiatives. By the late 2000s, the Obama administration labelled the relationship as a ?model? partnership.
Since the onset of the Arab uprisings and heightened instability in the near and Middle East, Turkey?s relationship with the United States has come under increased strain, owing largely to divergent policies that have eroded trust and undermined cooperation. Most recently, in response to the arrest of a Turkish employee of the U.S. Consulate in Istanbul, the United States imposed an unprecedented ban on non-immigrant visa issuance across Turkey. To what extent has the U.S.-Turkish relationship suffered irreparable harm and are there ways that the partnership can be rebuilt? In the wider context, how will the United States approach policy-making towards the region if Turkey is not a partner or ally?
Admission/Cost:
Wednesday, December 6 - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
For more information, please call: (619) 325-8200 or visit: www.sandiegoworldaffairscouncil.wildapricot.org
Since the onset of the Arab uprisings and heightened instability in the near and Middle East, Turkey?s relationship with the United States has come under increased strain, owing largely to divergent policies that have eroded trust and undermined cooperation. Most recently, in response to the arrest of a Turkish employee of the U.S. Consulate in Istanbul, the United States imposed an unprecedented ban on non-immigrant visa issuance across Turkey. To what extent has the U.S.-Turkish relationship suffered irreparable harm and are there ways that the partnership can be rebuilt? In the wider context, how will the United States approach policy-making towards the region if Turkey is not a partner or ally?
Admission/Cost:
Wednesday, December 6 - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
For more information, please call: (619) 325-8200 or visit: www.sandiegoworldaffairscouncil.wildapricot.org
