Article Review Turkey and the United States: A Study of Relations and Influences 2009-2019

Abstract

      This article reviews Dr. Luqman Omar Al-Nuaimi's study, "Turkey and the United States: A Study of Relations and Influences (2009–2019)," which examines the evolution of U.S.–Turkish relations during the presidencies of Barack Obama and Donald Trump. The review highlights the main pillars of the strategic partnership between the two countries, including Turkey's geopolitical importance, its membership in NATO, and its role in Middle Eastern affairs and energy security. It also discusses the major sources of tension during the study period, such as the Syrian crisis, U.S. support for Kurdish forces, the failed coup attempt in Turkey in 2016, the Gülen issue, the acquisition of the Russian S-400 missile system, and disputes in the Eastern Mediterranean. The review concludes that despite recurring crises and political disagreements, U.S.–Turkish relations remained governed by strategic partnership and mutual interests, preventing a complete rupture due to Turkey's enduring significance in U.S. strategy toward the Middle East and Eurasia