Ten years after the failed coup in Türkiye upended Ankara’s relationship with the West, the dynamics have shifted dramatically. Today, Washington and Ankara find themselves aligned on energy, regional security, and how to navigate an increasingly volatile Middle East. In this episode, Selina Downes sits down with Barbara Leaf, Former Assistant Secretary of State, to unpack the evolution of US–Turkish relations. Later, former US diplomat William Lawrence and Atlantic Council fellow Grady Wilson assess whether this renewed cooperation can bring stability to a region defined by conflict, competition, and shifting alliances.
