A Multidimensional Analysis of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Acquisition Program from the Perspective of Turkey
Abstract
The Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) is the largest and the most expensive multinational development and acquisition program in history. The purpose of this MBA project is to analyze the probable rationale behind Turkeys decision to participate in the JSF program using Graham T. Allisons conceptual models for foreign policy analysis. After providing background information, including a brief history of Turkish military aviation history and the JSF program, and reviewing literature that outlines Allisons rational actor, organizational behavior, and governmental politics models, this thesis analyzes Turkeys decision to participate in the JSF program rather than the Eurofighter program. From a rational actor point of view, each program had its own advantages and disadvantages in terms of Turkeys plausible objectives. The organizational behavior model sheds light on the decision from the perspective of an organizations routines, outputs, and culture.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2016
- Accession Number
- AD1030830
Entities
People
- Asim F. Demir
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School