The Double Souls of Turkey and its Impact on Turkish-U.S. Relation

German Marshall Fund of the United States, December 16, 2013

Ahmet K. Han *

Turkey’s hybrid Western/Muslim character is reflected it is relationship with the United States. The Turkish public resents the United States’ foreign policies and perceived “meddling” in Turkey’s neighborhood. At the same time, the Turkish government is quick to bask in any attention or preferential treatment by the U.S. government.

* Dr. Ahmet K. Han is an associate professor at Kadir Has University, Istanbul.

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