Turkey Frees Pastor Andrew Brunson, Easing Tensions With U.S.

Source:New York Times Date:13Oct2018

A small step for Turkey, a big step for Turko-American relations.  Brunson verdict opens a window for sincere dialogue.  The disputes between Turkey and US are not artifical, neither  are they

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Is a face-saving in the making for Turkey?

Source:Hurriyet Daily News Date:08Oct2018

Reputable Washington ear Ms Camlibel claims  horse trading on Brunson vs Halkbank fine has resumed.  Xinhua article linked here  confirms  some negotiations taking place.

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Pastor Brunson’s Turkish lawyer not hopeful about his release

Source:Stockholm Center for Freedom Date:28Sep2018

According to a report by Turkish online news outlet Artı Gerçek, Halavurt said: “I do not know on what grounds and on the basis of what information Pompeo made that statement. Some are saying the

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Pompeo Says U.S May Hold Talks With Turkey on Pastor This Week

Source:Bloomberg Date:25Sep2018

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the U.S. may hold more talks with Turkey on a U.S. pastor the country is holding and he could be released this month. A State Department official said

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Turkey seeks a way to ease tension with United States

Source:Ahval News Date:04Sep2018

Turkey is seeking a formula to ease tensions with the United States before the next hearing of the trial of American pastor Andrew Brunson on October 12, opposition newspaper Cumhuriyet said .

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Into the Abyss: Turkish Impressions of a U.S.-Turkish Break

Source:Bipartisan Policy Center Date:26Aug2018

Even though I don’t agree with the conclusion about Erdogan’s motives, a laudable effort to understand Turko-American tensions and  possible consequences.   Ironically, Turkey’s

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Turkey on Trump Blacklist as Sanctions Spell Trouble for Economy

Source:Bloomberg Date:04Aug2018

The clergymen wars  between Turkey and US is moving into Freddy’s Nightmares territory:  The U.S. could follow the pattern it applied in Russia, and blacklist “major industrialists who are

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Senate Bill To Ban F-35 Sales To Turkey An Unprecedented Attempt To Check Erdogan’s Actions

Source:The Drive Date:27Apr2018

This attempt is nothing to be laughed at:  It will be interesting to see how the Trump administration, which has retained relatively close ties with Erdogan since coming into office, and Turkey

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Congress ready to levy sanctions, says report

Source:PA Intelligence Date:20Apr2018

According to the influential website The Hill, a bipartisan bill to slap sanctions on Turkey could be underway for “keeping Pastor Andrew Brunson hostage”. The upcoming sentencing hearing of Iran

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Donald Trump tweets support for Christian pastor on trial in Turkey

Source:ABC news Date:18Apr2018

Signs of US running out of patience with Turkey. United States President Donald Trump voiced his support on Twitter for Pastor Andrew Brunson, who is on trial in Turkey on charges he was linked

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