The Impact of EU Reform Process on Civil-Military Relations in Turkey
ŞULE TOKTAŞ*, ÜMİT KURT**,
Dec 17, 2008,
The armed forces have always occupied a central place in Turkey's political agenda. The EU reform process is contributing to a more democratic framework of civil-military relations. Nevertheless, although Turkey follows Democratic Control of the Armed Forces (DECAF) the military still influences civilian governments through various and innovative means.
Turkish-Syrian relations: The Erdoğan legacy
SAMI MOUBAYED,
Oct 31, 2008,
The rise to power of Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdoğan marks a new era in positive Turkish-Syrian relations. The new Syrian attitude towards Turkey represents a break from past: Syria considers Turkey a reliable partner for brokering a peace deal between Syria and Israel, and Turkey offers opportunities for political and economic cooperation for improving the welfare and security of two countries.
Turkish-Armenian relations: Will football diplomacy work?
BÜLENT ARAS, FATIH ÖZBAY,
Sep 24, 2008,
The Georgian-Russian crisis, the political and economic alienation of Armenia in the Caucasus, Turkey’s new project to establish the Caucasus Stability Platform, and the Turkish and Armenian administrations’ willingness to normalize relations have created a suitable atmosphere in which to put an end to the problems between Turkey and Armenia.
Ahmedinejad’s visit to Turkey: Two neighbors oscillate between threat and friendship
NASUHI GÜNGÖR,
Sep 16, 2008,
This article considers the August 2008 visit to Turkey by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmedinejad, and analyzes relations between Turkey and Iran in general. The tensions and crises that followed the 1979 Iranian Revolution are briefly presented in order to provide a better understanding of the present state of relations.
