Türkiye-Britain Relations: Two Hundred Years of an Intertwined Conflict and Cooperation studies all aspects of Turkish-British relations. Türkiyes relations with Britain, including those in the Ottoman era, followed a peculiar pattern of cordial bilateralism. There was continuous correspondence and a certain level of understanding even during the very times of hostility, i.e., the Anglo-Turkish War (1807-1809) and the First World War (1914-1918). While the Ottoman Empire considered Britain a great power to be allied with; Britain treated the Ottoman Empire as a counterbalance in its Great Game against Russia and its competition with France throughout the 19th century. After the proclamation of the Republic of Türkiye in 1923, Britain continued to be a bilateral partner with Türkiye during the Second World War, Ankaras membership to NATO, relations with the Middle East, the Cyprus issue, relations with the European Union, and the United States. Almost at every turning point of this bilateral relationship, conflict and cooperation walked hand in hand and without demolishing the above-stated understanding and consideration.
Recenzijas
Türkiye-Britain Relations: Two Hundred Years of an Intertwined Conflict and Cooperation deals with geopolitical challenges throughout modern history and current international affairs from the time of the Ottoman Empire until today. These chapters highlight disagreements and agreements ranging from geopolitical interests to human rights issues. Geographical strategic importance is a continuing theme throughout the book, as are domestic politics and challenging diplomatic relations between both countries. It is a critical analysis and a highly recommended and worthwhile reading to better understand the deep-rooted interests between both countries over the centuries. -- Herbert R. Reginbogin, Catholic University of America
Papildus informācija
Türkiye-Britain Relations: Two Hundred Years of an Intertwined Conflict and Cooperation covers all aspects of Türkiye-Britain relations including the historical background, political relations, and key areas and issues. This project has a claim to be the most comprehensive work ever written on the subject.
Chapter
1. An Overview of Ottoman-British Relations from the Beginning
to the 1856 Paris Conference
Chapter
2. Turkish-British Relations during the Fall of the Ottoman Empire,
1870-1918
Chapter
3. Turkey and Britain, 1923-39
Chapter
4. Churchill Factor: Anglo-Turkish Relations and the Second World
War
Chapter
5. Turkish-British Relations during the Cold War: The Asymmetry
between Conflict and Cooperation
Chapter
6. Turkish-British Relations in the Post-Cold War Period
Chapter
7. The Role of the Kurdish Question and British-Kurdish Diaspora in
Bilateral Relations between the United Kingdom and Türkiye
Chapter
8. Strategic Partnership Model between Türkiye and the United Kingdom
after Brexit
Chapter
9. Geopolitical Partner or Ideological Opponent? The Approach of
British Political Parties towards Türkiye
Chapter
10. Turkish-British Relations within the Framework of NATO
Chapter
11. The Cyprus Conflict and the Eastern Mediterranean Energy
Geopolitics in Turkish-British Relations
Chapter
12. Defence Industry Aspect of Recent Turkish-British Relations
Chapter
13. The South Caucasus and Central Asia in the United Kingdoms
Foreign Policy: Is Türkiye Friend or Foe?
Chapter
14. Is Britain Great in Türkiye? The Image of the Britain in Turkish
Public Opinion
Ozan Örmeci is head of political science and public administration at Istanbul Kent University.
Gürol Baba is professor of international relations at the Social Sciences University of Ankara.
Ouzhan Göksel is associate professor of political economy and political science at Marmara University, Turkey.