'As Erdogan prepares to spend at least five more years in power, Washington should act quickly to avoid a repeat or even worse version of the last five years in U.S.-Turkey relations.' -dcexaminer
Turkey's newly reelected President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is to blame. Since entering power in March 2003, just before the Iraq War, first as prime minister, Erdogan has steadily concentrated power in his own hands. He has degraded democratic norms and human rights, throwing thousands of journalists, activists, and political opponents in prison. He has enriched crony allies and built himself a 1,000-room palace.
Turkey is seeking a soft reboot of U.S. relations, desiring to buy F-16 fighter jets. But Erdogan should be rebuffed. The Biden administration and Congress should make clear that unless and until Erdogan behaves like an ally, he will no longer be treated as one. If Erdogan retaliates by expelling U.S. military forces from Turkey, so be it. The trajectory of the relationship is no longer tolerable for American interests or those of our real allies.
To accomplish these tasks, the U.S. should deploy its economic leverage. Money talks, and Turkey doesn't have it.
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