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Using a case study approach, this study examines Turkish and Armenian attempts at constructing a more positive relationship. It argues that the two countries need to look at what binds them in a web of mutual responsibility toward each other as states first. The only legal link between the two countries is the Treaty of Kars, which updated an earlier treaty. Given that the TARC and the Turkish-Armenian accords were both failures, this article argues that Armenia and Turkey need to litigate their differences on the basis of their only binding agreement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the various new policies of Turkey's ruling political party Justice and Development Party in order to develop a better relations with its developing countries. It mentions that the increased concern about Turkey's security and economic development has caused the Turkish government to formulate new and better economic and political policies. The Turkish government is not only working on its foreign policies and relations but is working on its regional policies. It further discusses the relationship of Turkish government with European Union leaders and the U.S. government and the challenges to be faced by Turkey in order to implement its policies.

The article discusses the consequences for Turkish national security if Iran succeeds in developing nuclear weapons. The author predicts that an Iranian nuclear arsenal would give Iran an advantage over Turkey, which could threaten the relative calm that has existed between them since the 1639 Treaty of Kasr-i Shirin. The growing tensions between Turkey and Iran in the 1990s and 2000s are noted, mentioning the conflict between Turkey's commitment to secular principles and Iran's enforcement of Islamic principles such as Sharia law.

Presents information on the issues surrounding the decision of the European Union (EU) to begin membership negotiations with Turkey as of spring 2005. History of the relationship between the EU and Turkey; Effects of Islam on the negotiations; Importance of demographics to the proposed economic relationship.

Focuses on the water trade between Israel and Turkey. Relationship between the Israeli and Turkish governments; Water supply problems facing Israel; Ways to deal with the water crisis in Israel; Concerns over the creation of water resources in Israel.

At the ninth Migration Dialogue seminar, held 29–31 March 2001 in Istanbul, Turkey, opinion leaders discussed the major immigration and integration issues facing emigration, transit, and immigration countries. Several major issues regarding Turkey were discussed. First, the effect of the Turkish Government’s modernization effort, which began in the 1920s. In the 1960s the government began to promote the export of surplus labour, with the hope that sending workers abroad from less– developed parts of the country would bring remittances and returned workers with skills needed for modernization. Among the governments of labour–exporting countries, Turkey’s has been unique in its high hopes for recruitment, remittances, and returns. They were expected to bring about a transformation of the country. These high expectations help explain the widespread frustration with migration’s actual effects. Second, the Turkish Government’s current goal of gaining full membership in the European Union (EU). Ankara stresses that the EU should embrace full Turkish membership for a variety of reasons, including the country’s strategic position between Europe and Asia, and to send a signal to other Muslim societies, such as those of North Africa, that the EU will include Muslim societies that are secular and democratic. Third, Turkey’s fear that EU membership would lead to another wave of migration. Many Europeans fear that Turkish EU membership would lead to another wave of migration. Turkey hopes that admission to the EU will bring EU assistance and foreign direct investment (FDI) that creates jobs and pushes up wages, thus making migration insignificant. Finally, Turkey’s position as an emigration, transit, and immigration country. There are 3 to 4 million Turks abroad, 3 to 4 million foreigners living in Turkey (perhaps half Iranians), and tens of thousands who move through Turkey to Europe. Turkey is revising... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Examines the geostrategic significance of Turkey to the United States (U.S.) in the post-Cold War era. Overview of the U.S. policy toward Turkey; Security issues threatened in the immediate aftermath of the Cold War; Future implications of the relations.

Discusses the relationship between Turkey and Iraq since the Gulf War in 1980-1988. Reemergence of Kurdish ethnic nationalists stirrings in Turkey; Analysis of whether the end of the Kurdistan Workers' party-led insurrection will change Turkish policy; Impact of the Iran-Iraq War of 1980-1988 on Turkey.

Examines the relations among Turkey, Israel and Iran since the Gulf War in 1990. Impact of the relations on the Middle East; Details on the armament and human rights problems; Isolation of Iran from the international system; How regional and global policies have been affected.

Discusses the crisis between Turkey and Syria which culminated in an agreement signed by the two countries on October 20, 1998. Background of the conflict between the two countries; Role of the Turkish military in foreign policy; Implications of the crisis on Turkey's foreign relations.

Probes on the relationship of Turkey with Europe. Discussion on the modernization of Turkey; Details on the Kurdish conflict; Information on the conflict of Turkey with Greece regarding Cyprus; Views on Turkey's relation with Europe.

Examines the relationship of the European Economic Community (EEC) with Greece, Turkey and Cyprus. Response of EEC to the Cyprus crisis of 1974; Effect of EEC decision to accept the Greek application for membership; Major aspects of the Cyprus problem.

Looks into the impact of the Chanak crisis on the foreign policy of Great Britain. Proposal of Lloyd George and Winston Churchill of a policy of all-out aggression against the Turks; Fall of the coalition and the eviction of George; Inability of big states to coerce smaller states; Examination of the policy of the country in the Near East.