Turkey, Defender of NATO's Southeastern Flank.

Abstract

The basic question is the viability of Turkey's ability to fulfill its role in the defense of the southeastern flank of NATO. In the 1970's, Turkey faced numerous political and economic problems, exacerbated by the U.S. Arms embargo, which cast serious doubts on that ability. Research shows that in the 1980's, Turkey has made dramatic improvements in all areas through aggressive internal reforms and increased external support. Those initiatives have resulted in a stable political situation, a fast growing economy with enhanced foreign trade agreements, a ten-year modernization program for its armed forces, and strengthened foreign relations. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 12, 1986
Accession Number
ADA170667

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People

  • Jimmie R. Lackey

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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  • Energy and Power Technologies
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  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Agreements
  • Civil War
  • Commerce
  • Defense Systems
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • Howitzers
  • Middle East
  • National Governments
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Political Systems
  • Security
  • Terrorists
  • United States
  • War
  • War Colleges

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