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Trump’s second term signals a major transformation in U.S. foreign policy, marked by a retreat from
global leadership and a return to transactional alliances. This shift elevates Türkiye’s regional role,
especially with the emergence of a new Syria creating opportunities for cooperation. Stark policy
differences persist, however, particularly over Palestine, where Türkiye supports a two-state
solution while Trump supports Israel’s war in Gaza. As Washington redefines its global commitments,
Turkish-American relations will hinge on pragmatic collaboration while policy disagreements
on regional issues might limit the partnership’s potential.
Kadir Ustun, is Executive Director at the SETA Foundation at Washington DC. He holds a PhD in
Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies from Columbia University and a MA in History
from Bilkent University. His writings have appeared in Insight Turkey, Al Jazeera English, Cairo
Review of Global Affairs, Al-Monitor, Politico, Daily Sabah, Mediterranean Quarterly, Middle East
Eye, and Middle East Policy. He is co-editor of edited volumes History, Politics and Foreign
Policy in Turkey (2011), Change and Adaptation in Turkish Foreign Policy (2014), Trump’s
Jerusalem Move: Making Sense of US Policy on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (2020), Crimea
from Regional and International Perspectives (2023).
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