This edited volume explores the Israeli-Turkish relations in the 2000s from a multi-dimensional perspective providing a comparative analysis on the subjects of politics, ideology, civil society, identity, energy, and economic relations. The contributors from both countries offer insights on the complex situation in the Middle East which is important for the understanding of the contemporary region. The work will appeal to a wide audience including academics, researchers, political analysts, and journalists.

Introduces a multi-dimensional comparative perspective on the Israeli-Turkish relations Provides comparative analyses from both Israeli and Turkish contributors Helps to understand the issues of state politics and ideology, leadership nationhood, economy, tourism, regional politics and energy relations in Israel and Turkey

Autorentext
Ayegül Sever is Professor of International Relations at Marmara University, Turkey. Currently, she is Visiting Scholar at London School of Economics IDEAS, UK.

Orna Almog is an independent researcher. Most recently, she was Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at Kingston University London, UK.

Inhalt

1. Chapter 1 Introduction.- 2. Chapter 2 The New Jew and the New Turk: A comparative analysis of Israeli and Turkish nation- building within the framework of Religion, Modernity and Secularism.- 3. Chapter 3 The Shrinking Space of the Third Sector in Israel and Turkey.- 4. Chapter 4 The Mavi Marmara-An Embattled Voyage and its Consequences.- 5. Chapter 5 Emerging Alliances, Deteriorating Relations: Turkey, Israel and Greece in the Eastern Mediterranean.- 6. Chapter 6 How the Syrian Civil War shifted the balance of power in Turkish-Israeli Relations.- 7. Chapter 7 Economic Relations between Israel and Turkey.- 8. Chapter 8 Prospects of Natural Gas in Turkey and Israel.- 9. Chapter 9 The Changing Tourism Patterns Between Turkey and Israel: Reflecting a Troubled Relationship.- 10. Chapter 10 Conclusions