Vice President Joe Biden visited Ankara on August 24 to salvage the remnants of US interests in Turkey. The July 15 military coup attempt left President Recep Tayyip Erdogan raging against what he claimed was a US role in trying to overthrow him militarily. As Turkey turns to Russia and Iran, the White House made a calculated decision to make minimal concessions that entice Erdogan to weigh his options and alliances moving forward. Here’s a link to my latest analysis on Biden’s visit to Ankara.