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Podcast: Fault Lines
Episode: Episode 506: The F-35, the S-400, and the Future of U.S.–Turkey Defense Relations
Description: Today, Morgan, Jeffrey, Andy, and Jess break down President Trump’s meeting with Turkish President Erdoğan following a busy week on the international stage. At the center of the talks: Turkey’s push to rejoin the F-35 fighter jet program after being expelled during Trump’s first term for buying Russia’s S-400 air defense system. While the tone was more conciliatory than in past years, no concrete commitments emerged — leaving open questions about Turkey’s role as a NATO ally and U.S. partner.What does Turkey actually want from Washington, and what should the U.S. dema...