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Carla B. Abdo-Katsipis For decades, American presidents have sought to convince allies and adversaries alike that U.S. foreign policy rests on enduring national interests rather than the preferences of any single leader. That credibility has long been one of Washington’s greatest strategic assets. Today, however, the distinction between American strategy and presidential personality is becoming… Read more
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Carla B. Abdo-Katsipis For nearly seven years, U.S.-Turkey relations have been defined by mistrust. Turkey’s purchase of the Russian-made S-400 air defense system in 2019 led to its removal from the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program, sanctions under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA), and one of the deepest crises in bilateral relations… Read more
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