"New optimism in Turkish-American relations
President Abdullah Gül’s official visit to Washington comes at a time when Turkish-American relations appear to be at their best since March 2003. What a difference a couple of months make. As recently as October 2007, Turkey had recalled its ambassador to Washington in response to the Armenian resolution and amid rumors that the Turkish military was about to “invade” northern Iraq. It is indeed only after relations hit rock bottom that we witnessed the current upswing."
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