David Rothkopf
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How Should Washington Respond to Turkey?
Following massive protests in Turkey and subsequent government backlash, Obama’s relationship with Prime Minister Erdogan has come into question.
Source: CNN
Speaking on CNN, Carnegie's David Rothkopf explained that Obama has placed a great deal of emphasis on his international relationship with Erdogan. However, the Obama administration has chided Erdogan for Ankara's support of extreme elements in Syria. Now, Rothkopf argued, Obama is looking at his relationship with Erdogan and seeing an authoritarian leader and a county with problems with the press and the economy. It’s not the picture that existed even a couple months ago, concluded Rothkopf.
About the Author
Former Visiting Scholar
David Rothkopf was a visiting scholar at the Carnegie Endowment as well as the former CEO and editor in chief of the FP Group.
- How Bush, Obama, and Trump Ended Pax AmericanaIn The Media
- A Bigger ClubhouseIn The Media
David Rothkopf
Recent Work
Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
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