How nations of former Yugoslavia look on modern Turkey

In: Zbornik Matice Srpske za društvene nauke: Proceedings for social sciences, Heft 141, S. 551-563

Abstract

The states that were created after the breakup of former Yugoslavia in the
last decade of the 20th century had long been either part of the Ottoman
Empire or in conflict with it. It is all reflected in their relationship with
today?s Turkey, the successor of the Ottoman Empire. The author shows how the
newly independent states look on Turkey today. Special attention was
dedicated to the causes of different views on Turkey. In author?s opinion, it
is the basis for mutual understanding and the development of good relations
among Balkan States and in the European Region and it is also the condition
for peace and stability in Europe (and in the Mediterranean).