- PERCEPTIONS: Journal of International Affairs
- Vol: 16 Issue: 2
- Security of Turkey with Respect to the Middle East
Security of Turkey with Respect to the Middle East
Authors : H Sönmez Ateşoğlu
Pages : 99-110
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Publication Date : 2011-10-01
Article Type : Other
Abstract :In this paper the security of Turkey with respect to Syria, Iraq and Iran is examined. A theoretical model is presented for analyzing the security of Turkey. This model emphasizes the power and in particular the military power for interpreting and predicting the security of a state. Consistent with the theoretical framework that the security model provides, developments in the military power, population and economic power of Turkey in relation to Syria, Iraq, and Iran are discussedKeywords : Security, Turkey, Middle East, military power, economic power, population