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Dorian Jones

Turkey eyes US presidential race that stands to shake up mutual ties

Turkish newspapers pictured in Istanbul on 22 July 2024, covering the developments in the US presidential campaign. The closely watched vote bears high stakes for Turkey's leaders. © AP - Khalil Hamra

With the presidential election in the United States only days away, Turkey is watching the vote closely. While Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan enjoyed a close working relationship with Donald Trump when he was president, analysts warn that a second term for Trump wouldn't come without risks for Ankara.

Erdogan has avoided commenting on the US election, but Ankara sees the outcome of the 5 November vote as key for Turkish-US relations.

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