U.S. policymakers often operate under the assumption that sending more weapons to allies and strategic partners provides Washington leverage over the recipients. Yet, Turkey serves as the latest example that the opposite is true. In Turkey’s case, the weaker ally is dictating U.S. policy. Consequently, reevaluating how the relationship functions between Turkey and the U.S. needs to be a Biden administration foreign policy goal.
https://thehill.com/opinion/4383282-turkey-is-a-us-ally-but-should-not-be-a-trusted-one/amp/