Biden Visits Ankara Wednesday To Assuage Hurt Turkish Feelings

The U.S. continues to struggle to maintain its ever-changing partnership with Turkey as that nation considers a closer relationship with Russia and grows impatient waiting for the possible extradition of a U.S.-based cleric it blames for orchestrating last month’s failed coup attempt, The Associated Press reported Monday. When U.S. Vice President Joe Biden arrives in Ankara Wednesday, he will attempt to make calm Turkish fears. However, he will offer no assurances the U.S. will agree to Turkey extradition demands for Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen. He will, however, attempt to tell his Turkish hosts the U.S. values Turkey as a key NATO ally. U.S. leaders were incensed when Turkish President...