In Washington, they understand that the Turkish government is not part of the solution - but a problem | Amit Yagur

The US imposed sanctions on a central bank in Turkey that laundered hundreds of millions of dollars and fueled regional terrorist mechanisms. The move signals a change in American policy, according to which the era of automatic immunity for allies in the Middle East has ended. The gap between the ambassador's position, which tends to soften shocks, and the position of the administration and law enforcement agencies, highlights an internal tension in the American system.

The US imposed sanctions on a central bank in Turkey that laundered hundreds of millions of dollars and fueled regional terrorist mechanisms. The move, which flew under the radar, marks a significant American policy shift: the era of automatic immunity for allies in the Middle East has ended. The analysis points to an internal tension in the American system between the ambassador's position, which tends to soften shocks and keep channels open, and the position of the administration and law enforcement agencies, which see the Turkish infrastructure as a conscious policy of a regime seeking to establish geopolitical hegemony and reap economic profits. The sanctions, along with a similar warning to Egypt, are seen as part of a broader US move to establish a new regional order, at a time when it is approaching a decision in the war.

In Washington, they understand that the Turkish government is not part of the solution - but a problem | Amit Yagur