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Strategic RegionsTurkeyJuly 27, 2010 | Turkey Turning East but Looking WestWestern opinion holds that Turkey is turning East, but Ankara is actually pursuing a policy centered on its economic and geographic power. ++ Europe remains a key goal, but Turkey has diversified its alliances and no longer depends on the will …More June 15, 2010 | Turkey and Israel at a Tipping Point“The Armenian genocide must never ever be allowed to become a political football for selective use by two erstwhile allies to sort out their relations and the contents of their closets.” ++ The hypocritical Turkish reaction to the …More June 3, 2010 | Turkey on the BrinkIsrael-Turkey relations suffered greatly on Monday, with Prime Minister Erdogan calling the Israeli attack on an aid flotilla a “bloody massacre” and warning that “today is a turning point, nothing will be the same again.” ++ As a …More June 2, 2010 | The Israeli Attack on Humanitarian Aid Ships: An EU PerspectiveMustafa Kutlay: It was reported on Monday, May 31, that the Israeli forces stormed one of the six ships carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza. This operation is a clear breach of international law. The EU should show her unequivocal resistance to the violation of international law by condemning Israel. …More May 20, 2010 | New Turks Are Needed to Achieve a New TurkeyHovsep Khurshudyan: The West should not lose the chance to get actively involved in helping to modernize the Turkish nation. Former Sovietologists can provide valuable insight in dealing with Turkey since its working mechanisms are similar to those of the former Soviet Union. …More May 12, 2010 | Turkey and Iran: The Risks of FailureAlex Jackson: Despite its insistence on its ability to mediate, Turkey has failed to make much progress in stalling Iran’s nuclear ambitions and has simply antagonised its Western allies. This poses serious challenges for Ankara’s foreign policy. …More April 7, 2010 | The West Needs Turkey in EuropeDiscussions on Turkey’s EU membership tend to neglect the fact that the country’s strategic significance has skyrocketed since the end of the Cold War. From the standpoint of Western interests, Turkey plays a key role in conflict resolution from the …More February 17, 2010 | Turkey and Asia: A Win-Win ScenarioSince assuming power, the AK Party in Turkey has shifted foreign policy eastward. ++ Turkey should continue to strengthen ties with Asia politically, economically, and culturally. ++ This policy shift can be seen through Turkey’s …More January 7, 2010 | "Keeping Turkey out of Europe"22 years after Turkey’s first application, EU membership is as remote a prospects as ever, with Bulgaria presenting the latest hurdle. ++ Although Turkey should be required to improve its human rights record, the antipathy directed at Ankara is …More December 17, 2009 | The PKK's Freerider StrategyOver the last five years the PKK has shown it understands and adapts to the changing circumstances of regional politics, and has thus guaranteed its survival. ++ The only remaining threat to the PKK is the AK Party. ++ The PKK has been using violence …More December 9, 2009 | Seizing Opportunities from Turkey's Growing InfluenceMemo 21: Amid growing fears of Turkey moving away from the West, atlantic-community.org presents the findings from its special analysis week on Turkey. Members agree that Turkey’s foreign policy should not be misinterpreted as a shift East and call upon the US and the EU to start embracing Turkey’s growing influence. …More December 3, 2009 | Why the Cyprus Dispute Still Has Not Been ResolvedDeniz Sonalp: The Cyprus conflict has been waiting to be resolved since the island was partitioned in 1963. It is not only a problem between the two communities on the island; it is also an international matter which has important effects on the political positions of many states. …More November 30, 2009 | Time to ReflectEditorial Team: Atlantic-community.org would like to thank its members for contributing to and commenting during its special analysis week on Turkey. After a week of intensive debate, it is now time to draw some important conclusions and take the discussion to the next level. We invite your views. …More November 30, 2009 | Turkey Comes FirstTurkey, rather than Iran, is emerging as the real beneficiary of the US misadventures in the Middle East. ++ America sits on the sidelines as Turkey expands its regional influence. ++ The souring of Turkish-Israeli relations has been watched with great …More November 26, 2009 | Turkey's Holistic ApproachStefanie Jennifer Tetenburg: Current fears that Turkey is moving away from its Euro-Atlantic orientation are misguided. Ankara is indeed strengthening ties with its Muslim neighbors but it is also improving relations with Russia and Armenia. The West should, instead, focus on the benefits that Turkey’s multilateral foreign policy can bring. …More November 26, 2009 | A Turkic Union: Viable Concept or Illusion?Marc William Zedler: As Turkey is getting increasingly disillusioned with the EU, momentum could build up for the establishment of a Turkic Union. A Turkic Union would not only be beneficial to Turkey, as it could take up a leading role, but also to the EU, as such a union could serve to counter Russian dominance in the region. …More November 25, 2009 | The EU's Identity CrisisMensur Akgün: Recent media reports on Turkey’s alleged foreign policy fail to acknowledge major positive achievements on behalf of the AKP government, notably Ankara’s attempts at reconciliation with its neighbors. Western pundits should ask themselves what this “western identity” that Turkey is supposedly moving away from, really is. …More November 24, 2009 | The EU's Imaginary Clash of CivilizationsBasak Yavcan Ural: Public opposition to Turkey’s accession to the EU has largely been ignored, although it represents a real threat to the negotiation process. The EU needs to reconstruct its identity, by emphasizing diversity and multiculturalism. Turkey also needs to address existing misperceptions. …More November 23, 2009 | The US Needs Turkey for its Middle East AgendaBrian Katulis: Turkey and the US need to coordinate their efforts in South Asia, Iraq, Iran and the Arab-Israeli conflict, towards common goals. In order to make progress on his ambitious policy agenda for the Middle East, Obama needs Turkey. To this end, improving US- Turkish bilateral ties is a first crucial step. …More November 20, 2009 | Turkey is Key to Europe's Energy DiversificationSonja Davidovic: Turkey can play a key role in overcoming existing hurdles to the realization of the Nabucco pipeline project, which will augment Europe’s energy security. In return the EU should assist Turkey on its path to EU membership. …More November 20, 2009 | Ankara: Looking West, Moving East?Gamze Avci: Turkey’s fatigue with the EU has accommodated the diversification of its foreign policy. The perceived uncertainty about the accession process has slowed down reforms and has reduced EU leverage over Ankara. But, at present the mainstay of Turkish foreign policy remains EU membership. …More November 19, 2009 | Turkey: Still a Bridge Between West and East?Editorial Team: Turkey tops the agenda at atlantic-community.org for the next week as fears of a shift away from the West become more widespread. We invite our members to reflect on and debate Ankara’s ‘alleged’ shift and consider the importance of Turkey as a regional player to the US and Europe. …More November 19, 2009 | Europe: Prevent Turkey Turning EastGhassan Dahhan: Europe should be alerted by Turkey’s foreign policy shift and start treating Turkey as a respected ally, by offering Turkey real EU membership prospects. Turkey is of major strategic importance to Europe and it is up to the politicians of EU member states to alter public opinion. …More |
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