Zeynep Aziz
US President Donald Trump hosted Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on 13 November as the NATO allies sought to contain disputes over Syria and Russian military equipment.
What happened
The leaders emphasized dialogue and economic potential. Erdoğan also met senators who opposed Turkey’s S-400 purchase and Syrian operation.
Why it mattered
No breakthrough emerged on the S-400, Turkey’s removal from the F-35 programme or Washington’s relationship with Syrian Kurdish forces.
Context and consequences
The meeting showed both the durability and strain of the alliance: personal diplomacy kept channels open, but strategic disagreements remained.
