Turkey's European Future. Behind the Scenes of America's Influence on EU-Turkey Relations
A rapidly-changing nation and a key player in the Middle East, Turkey has long been centrally important to both the United States and the European Union. A major partner both of the EU and Turkey, the US has also been the most ardent and committed supporter of closer ties between them. Yet while Turkey’s relations with the US and the EU have been intimately linked, they have not proceeded along two parallel planes. Nathalie Tocci tells the story of this dynamic triangular relationship, exploring how and why the US has shaped the course of relations among its allies. An empirical study with strong policy relevance, this volume draws on in-depth interviews and official documents to provide a succinct overview of the issues and stakeholders. Tocci argues that the Turkish situation can be viewed as a quintessential case study, tackling broader questions about US foreign policy in the region as a whole.
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New York and London, New York University Press, 2011, xviii, 214 p. -
ISBN/ISSN/DOI:
978-0-8147-8409-9 ; 978-0-8147-8416-7 (ebk)
List of Abbreviations
Chronology: US-Turkey-EU Relations
Acknowledgments
Preface
1. Squaring the Triangle: Understanding American Influence
2. The View from Washington: American Debates and Stakeholders
3. Behind the Scenes of the EU: European Debates and Stakeholders
4. Transatlantic Debates: The Role of Direct American Advocacy
5. Influencing Europe through the Back Door: The Role of US-Turkey Relations
6. Global Implications: American Foreign Policy in Turkey’s Neighborhood
7. Conclusion: Unpacking the Triangle
Notes
Bibliography
Index
About the Author