Author: Muhittin Ataman / Journal: Bilgi

Author:: Muhittin Ataman, Veysel Ayhan, and Mehmet Dalar
Publication Date:: 12-2010
Content Type:: Journal Article
Journal:: Bilgi
Institution:: Değişim Yayınları
Abstract:: The perception of side towards another is important in Turkish-EU relations. In this study, an evaluation was made regarding the EU's perception towards Turkey. In order to understand well the European perception of Turkey, a short introduction about the European integration was written, then Turkey's meaning for the EU and the European perception of Turkey in dif-ferent issue areas such as history, geography, economy, international system and the EU public opinion was analyzed. Different factors were taken into consideration to conclude the importance of Turkey for the EU.
Topic:: International Relations and Economics
Political Geography:: Europe and Turkey

Author:: Muhittin Ataman
Publication Date:: 09-2009
Content Type:: Journal Article
Journal:: Bilgi
Institution:: Değişim Yayınları
Abstract:: This study elaborates change in Turkish foreign policy since the end of the Cold War. This change was explained with interdependence and diversification concepts. Four main factors play a significant role in change of Turkish foreign policy orientation. After a brief introduction, these four factors (historical heritage and cultural factors, geographical location, politi-cal preferences, economic needs) were analyzed. In the second section of the study, interdependence and diversification in Turkish foreign policy are ana-lyzed based on these factors. Due to economic needs and political prefe-rences, Turkey entered into an integration process with the West. As a result of historical and cultural factors, it has been pursuing an active policy to-wards the Muslim world. Similarly, it initiated cooperation in many issue areas with the Turkic world due to strong ethnic and cultural connections. Finally, it developed close relations with regional countries due to historical heritage and geographical connections.
Political Geography:: Turkey

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