Elvan Katmer

Turkey March 22, 2021

Biden, Erdogan exchange criticism amid worries White House giving Turkey the cold shoulder

After verbal jabs with Russia and China last week, President Biden criticized ally Turkey's withdrawal from a European convention on violence against women, adding to the diplomatic tensions facing the early days of Biden's presidency.

Joe Biden March 2, 2021

Biden's release of report on Khashoggi killing shows difference from Trump's approach, experts say

The Biden administration’s decision to release a report concluding Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman was involved in the killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi creates a diplomatic challenge, at the very least, experts indicate.

China January 23, 2021

Biden agrees with Trump State Department on one issue: China committed genocide against Uyghurs

In a rare occasion of agreements, Joe Biden is on the same page with the Trump administration when it comes to the Chinese Communist Party’s treatment of Ethnic Uyghurs in China’s Xinjiang region: It is a genocide.

Russia December 24, 2020

Russian Cyberattack: It will take a long time to understand, perhaps years, experts say

A long and tedious job is waiting for U.S. government researchers to understand the depth and veracity of the suspected Russian cyber-attack on several government institutions.

Turkey December 14, 2020

US sanctions could further strain relations with NATO ally Turkey amid Biden transition: analysts

The State Department announced Monday that the U.S. is imposing sanctions on Turkey over its acquisition of Russian S-400 air missile defense system, which could further strain relations with the longtime NATO ally as President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take office, analysts say.