TURKISH FOREIGN POLICY II (POST COLD WAR PERIOD)

TURKISH FOREIGN POLICY II (POST COLD WAR PERIOD)

Defining the Problem

▪ The escalation of tension among Syria, Iran and the US particularly in the aftermath of September 11th

▪ What will this lead to in the relations between Turkey, Iran, Syria:

▪Conflict vs. Cooperation?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES (Area)

Contemporary Regional Politics:

▪ Turkey - Iran – Syria

(Bordering neighbors)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES (Nature of Relations)

Conflict vs. Cooperation?

▪ Historical Aspect

▪ Security Aspect

▪ Socio-Economic Aspect

▪ Legal Aspects

SUMMARY OF THE SCENAIRO

▪ Turkey, Syria and Iran are influential actors in the Middle Eastern politics. While the US administration accuses Syria and Iran for supporting terrorism in the region, and building WMD’s (weapons of mass destruction), historically there have been close relations and cooperation between Turkey, Syria and Iran.

▪ Simultaneously, Turkey and the US are strategic allies.

FOCUS QUESTIONS

▪ Is cooperation still possible among Turkey, Syria and Iran considering the current state of relations vis-a-vis the US policies in the Middle East?