1.  a) List the countries that border Turkey.
b)  List the major bodies of water that border Turkey.
c)  What is the capital of Turkey?
d)  Name the president and prime minister of Turkey.

2.  Why have U.S.-Turkish relations been strained over the last several years?

3.  What has caused relations between the U.S. and Turkey to improve?

4.  What is significant about Turkey's involvement in Afghanistan?

5.  a) What is a potential area for further cooperation between Turkey and the U.S.?  Be specific.
b)  CHALLENGE QUESTION: Why is this important to the U.S.?

6.  With what other countries has Turkey played a role in arranging meetings and establishing cooperation?