Turkiye and Trump: theoretical optimism, but practical concern

Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election and his move back to the White House in January, let alone concerns about his nominees for positions within his administration, have led to analysts and governments trying to anticipate his policies and the repercussions around the world in terms of America’s influence over various international and regional issues. Trump’s personality and his expected approach to governance also comes into play. Turkiye, traditionally prefers Republican administrations in Washington, because they tend to interfere less in Ankara’s internal affairs than the Democrats do, especially with regard to freedoms, democracy and the Kurdish issue. This has become the case even more after Biden’s presidency in particular, as his election campaign included statements about the […]