President Joe Biden plans to nominate former Sen. Jeff Flake as ambassador to Turkey, putting the Arizona Republican on the front lines diplomatically with a traditional ally at a time when relations have actually strained in an authoritarian era.Flakes election will need verification by the Democratic-controlled Senate, where he understands many of the members from his six years in the chamber, which ended in 2019. His longstanding interest in international affairs is coupled with a political outlook that called on the Trump administration to work cooperatively with Americas standard allies.If validated, Flake, 58, would step into one of Washingtons thorniest relations.In a statement, Flake said he was “honored and humbled by the trust” Biden has actually put in him with the election.”I think its important for the president, if hes going to perform foreign policy by tweet, to be more careful and not to base something on one news report,” Flake said on the Senate flooring about reports of democratic backsliding in South Africa.

President Joe Biden means to choose former Sen. Jeff Flake as ambassador to Turkey, putting the Arizona Republican on the front lines diplomatically with a conventional ally at a time when relations have strained in an authoritarian era.Flakes election will require confirmation by the Democratic-controlled Senate, where he understands many of the members from his 6 years in the chamber, which ended in 2019. A diplomatic post is hardly surprising for Flake, a former member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. His longstanding interest in international affairs is combined with a political outlook that called on the Trump administration to work cooperatively with Americas traditional allies.If confirmed, Flake, 58, would step into one of Washingtons thorniest relations.In a declaration, Flake said he was “honored and humbled by the trust” Biden has put in him with the election.”I think its crucial for the president, if hes going to conduct foreign policy by tweet, to be more mindful and not to base something on one news report,” Flake said on the Senate floor about reports of democratic backsliding in South Africa. After leaving the Senate, Flake signed up with Arizona State University as a distinguished fellow, where he checked out class, held workshops and lectures, and satisfied with trainees.