Turkey and Transatlantic Relations

Turkey’s position in transatlantic alliances goes back to the 1950s, and the nation has always been seen as a bridge between the West and East because of its geographic location. Just before the failed coup d’état last July, the country had launched “Fresh Look,” a project aimed at mending ties with neighbors with whom Turkey has strained relationships. This new and pragmatic reconciliation policy strives to build bridges without damaging existing any transatlantic alliance. But the worthy goal of developing good relations with its neighbors presents Turkey with a number of challenges. This volume intends to shed more light into past, present, and future of Turkish relations with its transatlantic partners, focusing on history, the impact of current developments affecting Turkey and its neighbors, and Turkish domestic and foreign policies.