Turkey and the West: A History of Ambivalence.

The article presents an overview of the history of the ambivalent relationship that the country of Turkey has with the United States, the European Union and other western countries. A discussion of public opinion polls which were conducted in Turkey to determine how Turkish citizens feel about the U.S. and the European Union and their country's relationship with other countries is presented. The influence that western countries have had on Turkish society are examined. The history and development of the Ottoman Empire and periods in Turkey's political history are discussed.