Where in Anatolia is it NOT safe to travel for Americans

Hello,

It is Southeast Anatolia which is risky: Mardin, Harran, Diyarbakir

Mt. Nemrut is OK and so is Central Anatolia, including Cappadocia. It's very far from Syria.

You will find plenty of tourists...American and not....in Cappadocia.

There is no place in the world which is NOT safe for Americans but safe for others. It is very naive to think in those term, to put it mildly.

Even in the places mentioned above, there are no particular risks directed against American.

If it is unsafe, it is unsafe for all

.... Although, given America's record in the Middle East, it would be prudent not to boast about your country's imagined charms ...

ahmd...You are right of course.This is a direct result of the US media.

Everywhere outside the USA (and some parts of Western Europe) is depicted as 'dangerous' or 'backward'...and of course they are all out to get USAians.

The 'climate of fear' means the US government can do pretty much what it wants.both in the States and abroad...as far as American public opinion is concerned

This man sums up well: https://youtu.be/k0RH0cYs4lw?t=3m38s

:-)

As far I know the majority of the US American public is totally against spending their tax dollars on wars, the thing is the military industrial complex owning the politicians(Democrats and Republicans) doesn't need to give a damn about public opinion.

And the media owned by a handful of people does everything to make any real political choice - like Ron Paul - go unnoticed by the public.

https://youtu.be/0-iqn62xGy4

US gvt travel warnings are frequently issued as a means to apply political (and economical) pressure on the affected countries. So, unless it's Syria or Somalia, I wouldn't take them too seriously.
I know this has been discussed before, but I'm still kind of confused about the exact risk factors.
-Political turmoil (demonstrations, violent street clashes): I may be naive, but I can't understand why it should be so difficult to avoid, if you exercise common sense.
-"Terrorism": It's, of course, a matter of interpretation what a terrorist is(the US included ANC in their list of terrorist organizations even after Nelson Mandela was elected president of South Africa). But I don't see why one would be in danger by the activity of PKK or YDG-H. Regarding other guerilla organizations (like DHKP-C or TKP/ML) I think it's not an issue, or, at least, as much an Istanbul issue as a SE Anatolia issue.
- Syria / IS : There are, of course, IS supporters and IS cells in Turkey but as far as I understand they are doing the logistics, so there is no combat activity inside Turkey. I haven't found any reports about IS militants targeting (killing or kidnapping) tourists (or Turks) in Turkey.
- Common crime : I would say it's a reason to be street smart but not to panic.
So, generally, it's useful to be alert and to keep in mind that the situation can change pretty quickly. On the other hand I don't think it's a no-go area like, let's say, Kandahar. Am I wrong?

We were in Diyarbakir a few days ago. Few western tourists but we were sooo welcomed and felt very safe. There will probably be an increase in demonstrations as the elections approach and it is wise to stay clear of them, like everywhere else. Amazing to be in a place where Americans are loved. All the Kurdish people we met expressed gratitude for our role in kobani. Usually our meddling is resented and rightly so. Expect everyone to want a picture taken with you,even in the mosques. I liked BIRKENT Hotel. Reasonable and central. Little English is spoken. Samo is a great alternative coffe shop/night club to spend evenings. Up one block from the ulu Camii and down a dark side street. If you can't find it people will show you. Nice place for women-they all wanted me to dance with them.
Then we went to Gazientep. Again felt very safe. Now we are in Sanliurfa. What a melting pot and lots of Syrians here but again very friendly. Obama is popular here.

Forgot to mention I recommend Aslan Guesthouse in Urfa. Our couch surfing place fell through. My second time here. Ozcan the manager speaks some English and is very helpful. Also he can arrange tours. Rooms range from dorms to suites. All around a central courtyard. Safe and central.