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Turmoil in U.S.-Turkey Relations

This chapter examines the intricacies of U.S. relations with Turkey following troop withdrawals from Syria, emphasizing the ensuing conflict with Kurdish forces. It raises alarms about the humanitarian and security risks posed by overcrowded prisons holding ISIS fighters and the implications of abandoning Kurdish allies. Discussions also encompass the ethical challenges in handling detainees, particularly at Guantanamo Bay, amid Turkey's controversial repatriation demands.

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