Toward Independence: A Survey of the Determinants of Turkey's Foreign Policy.

Abstract

In recent years Turkey has exhibited a definite shift in her foreign policy away from her previously narrow Western orientation toward a new multilateral and more independent stance. Events surrounding and foreign reaction to the Cyprus crises of 1964 and 1974 stand out as being instrumental in initiating Turkey's search for a more balanced foreign policy. However, there were and are other very potent factors affecting this new orientation. This study represents an analysis of the determinants of Turkish foreign policy, especially since World War II. Changes and trends in turkey's political, social and economic life which impacted upon her foreign policy are examined within the context of changes within the international system. After identifying the determinants of Turkey's foreign policies, both past and present, various options for new directions in her foreign policy are examined. Finally, a forecast for the future of Turkey's international relations and policies is offered. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA066475

Entities

People

  • Jerry Wayne Milam

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cold War
  • Economic Systems
  • Foreign Aid
  • Foreign Policy
  • Foreign Relations
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Political Science
  • Political Systems
  • Second World War
  • Treaties

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • International Relations and European Studies
  • Organizational Psychology.
  • Strategic Security Studies