Turkey: Enduring Partner or Emerging Foe?

Abstract

This paper examines the strategic direction of the bilateral relationship between the United States and Turkey. Two opposing assessments characterize Turkey in this relationship: one as enduring partner and the other as an emerging foe. This paper posits that a 21st Century U.S.-Turkish relationship must continue to build on its historical foundation to realize the strategic potential of Turkey's newly found regional influence. The United States must elevate Turkey's standing in the relationship to a level that is equivalent to its close relationship with Israel.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 13, 2012
Accession Number
ADA561050

Entities

People

  • Martin C. Clausen

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Commerce
  • Education
  • Europe
  • European Union
  • Foreign Policy
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • Middle East
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Political Movements
  • Security
  • Terrorists
  • United States
  • War Colleges

Fields of Study

  • Business

Readers

  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union