The Military Relationship between the United States and Turkey Since 1947.

Abstract

The United States and Turkey have had a joint military relationship since 1947. However, there has been a growing concern over this relationship since the mid-1960's. This concern increased during the Cyprus conflict of 1974, and the subsequent U.S. embargo on arms shipments to Turkey. This thesis explores the relationship from development to the present, including the reasons why the relationship developed, how it grew, the problems that have been encountered, and how each nation has modified its part of the relationship. In spite of the trying situations which have occurred, the research indicates that the military relationship has been and will remain strong. Although the Turkish nation will strive to become less dependent on U.S. arms, through domestic production and purchases from other nations, the close working relations between the military forces will continue for the foreseeable future. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA115508

Entities

People

  • David J. Potter
  • Gregory J. Stachelczyk

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Anti-Tank Missiles
  • Birds
  • Boats
  • Department Of State
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Foreign Relations
  • International Law
  • International Relations
  • Logistics
  • Military Equipment
  • Military Organizations
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Naval Operations
  • Navy
  • War Colleges

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  • International Relations and European Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design