Photo: #Among the countries bordering Turkey are Iraq, Iran and Syria.
Larger view
Among the countries bordering Turkey are Iraq, Iran and Syria. (Map courtesy of the CIA World Factbook)

Audio

War in Iraq


MPR News
Radio

Listen Now

On Air

Morning Edition®

Schedule

Shortcuts
Hourly Newscast
Hosts
Station Map

Other Radio Streams from MPR

Classical MPR
Radio Heartland

Services

War in Iraq

America's relationship with Turkey

Broadcast: Midday, 10/18/2007, 11:00 a.m.

Listen to program

President Bush is advising Turkey not to send troops into northern Iraq to go after Kurdish rebels there. Meanwhile, it appears the U.S. House is backing off a resolution condemning the Ottoman Turks' World War I-era killing of Armenians as a "genocide." Turkey strenuously objected to the resolution.

Guests

  • Ersin Kalaycioglu: Professor of political science at Sabanci University in Istanbul, Turkey. Professor Kalaycioglu was a visiting professor at the University of Minnesota in 1999.

Resources

Your Voice




Related Topics



Become a sponsor

Most Shared

  1. AeroShot: Caffeine inhaler, touted as safe, may get FDA review
  2. Scientists concerned about antibiotic resistance in wastewater
  3. Minnesota among 10 states to get No Child waiver
  4. Analysis finds $55M shortfall in Minneapolis stadium plan
  5. Study: One-third of adolescent girls victimized by dating partner

Latest News & Features


News Cut

with Bob Collins

In The Spotlight

  • Sound Learning

    Looking for ways to ensure your students are doing quality research from credible sources? Sound Learning is a launching point to Minnesota Public Radio's content on the Web.

  • The Current Music Blog

    Your daily note for good music, news and pop culture. With attempted jokes.