Turquia y medio oriente en una epoca de grandes transformaciones

In: Foro internacional: revista trimestral, Band 49, Heft 4, S. 892-928

Abstract

Turkey's profile in the Middle East has grown in recent years. The current presence of a significant number of US troops in Iraqi territory as of 2003, as well as the arrival of the Party of Justice and Development to power in the parliamentary elections of November 2002 and its consolidation in the July 2007 elections, are two decisive factors that explain the dramatic change in Turkey's position vis-a-vis its immediate neighbors and in its foreign-policy priorities. On reviewing the change in Turkey's relations with Israel, Iran, Iraq and Syria from the Cold War years of to the period following 9/11, it can be supposed that the improved relations between Turkey and its neighbors will facilitate regional cooperation. For this to occur and produce tangible results for the entire region, Turkey should find effective, lasting solutions to the conflictive problems that exist with its immediate neighbors. Adapted from the source document.