Washington, with troop ships bound for Turkish ports, was offering $26 billion. These supposed "negotiations" between two allies looked more like bartering and is an embarrassment to the United States [www.sunspot.com]. Essentially if Turkey withheld support to the United States - with the possibility that this might increase the risk of U.S. casualties - it would alienate the U.S. It would also deprive Turkey of any influence in shaping any post-war period and deny Ankara (Turkey's capital), crucial financial compensation it has already negotiated with Washington in the event of war [www.washingtonpostnews.com]. By mobilizing troops into the Middle Eastern region, the U.S. hoped this would be all it would take for Saddam Hussein to comply and destroy the weapons. This being an example of the policy of prestige with a display of military force on the U.S.'s part,[Morgenthau, Pg 90]. Obviously Iraq is not backing down. Therefore, Turkey's hopes for a peaceful resolution are quickly sinking.
On the other side Turkey is very reluctant to be involved in the conflict for good reasons. One reason is Iraq's minorities, the Kurdish. Turkey has been battling an insurrection among its own Kurdish minority for years, and fears a U.S. invasion will trigger a full-scale uprising aimed at establishing an independent Kurdish state in northwestern Iraq and southeastern Turkey, [The National Post, Wednesday Feb. 26, 2003]. Ankara is particularly unhappy the Iraq's Kurds have identified the oil-rich cities of Kirkuk and Mosul, currently controlled by Saddam's forces, as part of a future Kurdish region in a federal Iraqi state, [www.newsweek.com]. The Kurdish in Iraq are also opposed to Turkey's plans to move a military force into northern Iraq in the event of a U.S. invasion. Turkey would need to do this to prevent a large number of refugees flooding over its borders if war came.
Aside from the Kurdish, Turkey also fears that a conflict could devastate its tourism industry, which brings in about $10 billion per year, [www.
Comparatively, Turkey is slightly larger than the size of Texas, but unlike Texas, Turkey has a population of 65.6million people. ... The majority of Turkish people are Muslims. There are two ethnic groups: Turkish 80%, Kurdish 20%. ... Next, I will analyze the Turkish educational system. ... In conclusion, Turkey's economy is steadily growing. ...
With a population of 68,109,469(July 2003) growing at a rate of 1.16% Turkey has two main ethnic groups; Turkish 80% and Kurdish 20% who are mostly Sunni Muslims covering a population of 99,8% with the other 0.2% being mostly Christians or Jews. ... The per capita GDP of Turkey is $7,300 (2002 est.). ... Turkey"s exports and imports for the year 2002 sum up to $35.1 billion f.o.b. and $50.8 billion c.i.f. ... Currently, Turkey is under a Customs Union with Europe, that is, a free trade area with a common external tariff comprising of the same customs duties, quotas, preferences and so forth t...
Answering their questions all day long about Turkey provided a contrast with how little knowledge I thought I knew, to how much I really did know about Turkish culture. ... As I walked through the ack yard I figured that on the same size lot we have here in Texas I had once shared with 40 other Turkish families in a 14 story apartment skyscraper in Istanbul turkey. ... It looked like a McDonald's Play land because it seemed so big compared to my old room in Turkey. ... I am very satisfied with who I have become because of the slice of Turkish culture I was a part of. ... No matter whe...
However, the beginning of the 21st century, Turkish-Armenian relations have entered a new era with the restoration of the Akhtamar Church, demonstrations in Turkey after the deposition of Hrant Dink, Turkeys EU membership and most recently, the visit of Turkish president Abdullah Guls visit to Armenia in 2008 (Gorgulu 19). ... The lack of diplomatic ties between Turkey and Armenia jeopardizes Turkeys efforts to become a regional leader and its attempt to be big-brother in the regions conflicts. ... Turkey had interests in the oil rich Azerbaijan. Turkey is eager to act like a negotiator betwee...
(The Armenian Genocide and Turkey's Attempt to Deny It) Turkey's plan of denial symbolizes a time-waster. ... Ottoman Turkey victimized and destroyed the Armenian population whereas Republican Turkey systematically removed physical archives of a civilization with the purpose of tarnishing even its existence. ... This could prove difficult for Turkey as it is not financially rich as Germany. ... This alone is an adequate reason for Turkey's unwillingness in the acknowledgment of the existence of Armenians in Turkey. ... Turkey's denial of the Armenian genocide is a question ...
However, Turkey is very patriotic where the people are devoted to their country and this is encouraged from a young age. ... This demonstrates that religion strengthens the value consensus in Turkey as it unifies society. ... In contrast, there is controversy in Turkey due to religion being discredited because of science. ... Similar to British culture many years ago, Turkey is quite patriarchal as males are dominant and superior there. ... "Social life in Turkey is rapidly being transformed. ...
Security problems caused by the U.S. withdrawal from Iraq and the uncertainty of the Arab Spring, Turkey deeply influenced developments. ... We will look at the attitude of the United States, EU and Turkey. ... In case of such a possibility, that may occur in the region Turkey unstable environment, the most likely to be affected observed. ... This accordingly, the problem becomes more complex in the future of Iran take the case of Turkey, the EU, under the leadership of Iran's foreign policy predictable execution. However, with the EU common policy affect the negotiation process.v The...
Turkey, a candidate for a full membership to EU, is located close to 70% of the world's oil and gas reserves. ... Once in operation, this pipeline will make Turkey an alternative energy corridor for the EU. This will positively affect EU-Turkish relations as it would be of mutual benefit, providing the EU with a reliable supply route for energy whilst simultaneously providing transit fees to bolster the Turkish economy. ... This study examines Turkey's role in the EU's quest to ensure secure access to energy resources through the Nabucco Gas Pipeline and how this will affect Tur...
His achievements in Turkey are an enduring monument to Ataturk. ... At the end of August 1922, the Turkish armies won their ultimate victory. ... In mid-October, Ankara became the capital of the new Turkish State. ... October 29, 1923 is a fateful date in Turkish history. ... The New Turkey's ideology was, and remains, "Kemalism", later known as "Ataturkism". ...
