The US has indicated it is ready to reconsider selling F-35s to Turkey and could “almost immediately” lift CAATSA sanctions. As Trump put it, Erdogan wants military and economic agreements “on his terms,” and the US is now inclined to agree. Regional stability and Turkey’s role as a mediatorIn this regard, the US sees Turkey as a useful player. For the US, this means increased sales of gas and weapons; for Turkey, it provides energy diversification. For the US, this means increased sales of gas and weapons; for Turkey, it provides energy diversification.