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The recent rapprochement between Iran and Turkey: is it durable or is it a relationship of convenience?

Authors :
Yücesoy, Vahid
Source :
Turkish Studies; Mar2020, Vol. 21 Issue 2, p274-296, 23p
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Since the coup attempt of 2016, bilateral ties between Ankara and Tehran have witnessed a significant boost. Using and refining Steven David's framework of omni-balancing, which argues that the conduct of foreign policy in Third World settings also takes stock of domestic threats to the regime, this paper explains this emerging rapprochement. The article argues that after 2016, the AKP's foreign policy became increasingly predicated on regime survival, which was also reflected in Ankara-Tehran ties. This rapprochement was strengthened by both countries' intersecting positions on the following issues (1) A mutual pro-Qatar stance in the recent Saudi Arabia-Qatar spat, (2) Mutual opposition to a Kurdish state in northern Iraq, and (3) Increasingly troubled relations with the US. Through a careful analysis of Turkish and Persian sources along with official discourses, this paper will expand on these key aspects of these significantly improved bilateral relations between both countries and will conclude with discussion of its durability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14683849
Volume :
21
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Turkish Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
141770528
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/14683849.2019.1657773