John Bass

Trump Taps New Ambassador To Afghanistan

by

John Bass has been posted in Turkey since 2014, and has steered US-Turkey relations through an unsuccessful coup attempt and tensions over Syria and the presence in the United States of a rival to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan US President Donald Trump on Thursday named veteran diplomat John Bass as his choice to become … Read more

Turkey Summons US Envoy Over ‘security Lapses’ In Erdogan Visit

by

Turkey summoned the US ambassador on Monday to protest “aggressive behaviour” by American security personnel and “security lapses” during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Washington last week. The key visit was marred by bloody clashes that took place outside the Turkish ambassador’s residence after Erdogan met American counterpart Donald Trump. US officials and … Read more