America ‘Sitting Out’ Turkey Election as Erdogan Scrambles To Retain Power
Washington is set to approve a modernization package for Turkey’s F-16s as a gesture to the longtime ruler. The prospect of his re-election, though, is seen as problematic for America, as he has been cozying up with Beijing and Moscow.

Turkey’s ruler for the last 20 years, President Erdogan, is aiming to stay in power until at least the quarter-century mark by winning next month’s election. For America, such a victory would be bad news.
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