Turkey–USA Relations in a Tailspin: To Be Continued
... overestimate. On July 15, there was an attempted government coup. Within hours, the Turkish authorities were pointing the finger at Fethullah Gulen, who lives in the United States, and hinting at “the hand of the West.” At the same time, Gulen reportedly ... ... investigate the events of July 15, 2016 , which claimed 250 victims . The events in Syria made domestic political decision-making in Turkey more difficult. A week after the abortive coup, Turkey imposed a state of emergency that is extended every three months ...