"The Turkey- U.S. Divide
Lack of understanding strains a vital relationship.
By Ekrem Dumanli, Ekrem Dumanli is executive editor of Zaman, a national newspaper headquartered in Istanbul.
What's gone wrong between the U.S. and Turkey? Plagued by misinformation and misperception, the two countries have seen significant deterioration in their relations over the last few years.
Rising wrath against Turkey in Washington, especially at the Pentagon, is threatening what has long been a strong, important relationship. It seems to be a response, in turn, to a perceived rise in anti-Americanism in Turkey. But this is a mistake. The roots of the problem lay, for the most part, in misunderstanding."
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