July 2013
Turkey at a Tipping Point: Why the EU Should Use Gezi to Rebalance Ankara’s Foreign Policy
What is the impact of the Turkish population's recent protests in Istanbul and elsewhere, especially on Turkey’s relationship with the EU? Yes, Ankara’s economic and regional influence has made it more attractive to Brussels, but the Erdogan regime’s hard-nosed response to the protests illustrates that a divide in socio-political values still exists. Moderating this divide, this brief argues, remains critical if Turkey hopes to reassert its role as a partner to the EU.
© 2013 Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
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Pinar Elman
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