The Greek Current

What's standing in the way of Turkey and the F-35s?


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Reports indicate that President Trump and members of his administration are looking for ways to circumvent or lift CAATSA sanctions and put arms sales, particularly of F-35 jets, back on the table with Turkey. They are coming up against a challenge that is significantly more complex than simply waiving sanctions. Lena Argiri, the DC correspondent for ERT - the Greek Public Broadcasting Company - and Kathimerini, joins Thanos Davelis as we look into why CAATSA may not be the real obstacle standing in the way of Turkey and the F-35s.

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:

CAATSA sanctions not the real obstacle between Turkey and the F-35 program

Turkey is not acting like a US ally, say AJC and HALC chiefs

Greece hooks up undersea power link to Crete that's key to Mediterranean expansion

Turkey’s Erdogan appoints legal team to draft new constitution, sparking fears of extended rule

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