For NATO, Turkey S-400 Crisis Has No Easy Solutions

Why There’s No Easy Solution to the U.S.-Turkey Dispute Over the S-400 Henri J. Barkey Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020 In response to strong bipartisan pressure from Congress, the U.S. State Department imposed sanctions on Turkey earlier this month to punish it for purchasing a sophisticated anti-aircraft missile system from Russia in 2019. The narrowly targeted sanctions include a ban on export licenses for Turkey’s main military procurement agency, as well as asset freezes and visa restrictions on senior officials at the organization. Not surprisingly, Turkey, a major NATO ally, called the move a “grave mistake” and threatened to retaliate. More:For NATO, Turkey S-400 Crisis Has No Easy Solutions