This book explores both the history and current diplomatic and foreign policy challenges in Turkish-French relations. By critically analyzing Turkish and French government and archival documents, as well as other primary sources, it reviews the evolution of Turkish-French relations and offers a better understanding of various diplomatic issues, foreign policy decisions, and geopolitical questions. Furthermore, it sheds new light on the significance of domestic political demands for foreign policy decisions and the importance of mutual perceptions in shaping the two countries' relations.

The book is divided into three parts, the first of which studies the history of Turkish-French relations, including the Ottoman Empire's trade relations with France, France's relations with the modern Republic of Turkey, and relations during the Cold War and its aftermath. The second part analyzes various dimensions, including diplomatic challenges, the two countries' foreign policy concepts, geopolitical aspects, economic and trade relations, and their cultural relationship. In turn, the third part presents case studies on more specific issues related to Franco-Turkish relations, including Turkey's EU accession process, the Armenian and Kurdish issues, and French and Turkish perspectives on the MENA region.

Examines the evolution of the Turkish-French relations Provides a better understanding of diplomatic issues, foreign policy decisions, and geopolitical aspects Offers new insights into the economic, cultural and diplomatic relations of both countries

Autorentext

Aurélien Denizeau is an independent researcher and holds a Ph.D. in Political Science and International Relations from Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales (INALCO), Paris, France. His research focuses on Turkish history and political life, as well as Turkish foreign policy, its relations with the European Union and its strategy in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Ozan Örmeci is an associate professor for Political Science and Public Administration at the Istanbul Kent University (Turkey). His research focuses on Turkish Foreign Policy, Global Politics, Comparative Politics, Turkish Political History, Political Psychology, and Social Movements in Turkey.

Inhalt
Part I. Historical Background of Turkish-French Relations.- Chapter 1. Ottoman-French Relations (Zeynep Arkanl).- Chapter 2. France and Turkey (1918-1939): Disillusion and Disappointment (Fabrice Monnier).- Chapter 3. Turkish-French Relations during the Second World War and the Cold War (Aurélien Denizeau).- Chapter 4. Turkish-French Relations in the Post-Cold War Era (Ozan Örmeci).- Part II. Anatomy of Turkish-French Relations.- Chapter 5. Turkey-France Political and Diplomatic Relations: Contemporary Issues and Future Perspectives (Jana Jabbour).- Chapter 6. Strategic Ties between Turkey and France (Armaan Gözkaman).- Chapter 7, Secure Cement of the Historical Amity under the Shadow of Diplomatic Tensions: Economic Relations between Turkey and France (Temmuz Yiit Bezmez).- Chapter 8. Social and Cultural Relations between Turkey and France (ebnem Udum).- Part III. Key Issues in Turkish-French Relations.- Chapter 9. France Facing Turkey in Eastern Mediterranean, Middle-East, and North Africa: Hold Your Rank? (Tancrède Josseran).- Chapter 10. A Comparison of Turkish and French Approaches on Energy related Developments in the Eastern Mediterranean: Reconciliation of Interests or Continuation of Clash of Interests? (Sina Ksack).- Chapter 11. Turkey's EU Membership Process and Its Effects on Franco-Turkish Relations (Beata Piskorska).- Chapter 12. A Brief Analysis of Turkey-France Relations in terms of Media Diplomacy: Example of Aujourd'hui La Turquie (Gözde Kurt).- Chapter 13. The Impact of the Armenian Question on the French-Turkish Relations (Maxime Gauin).- Chapter 14. Turkish-French Tensions over the Kurdish Question and the Ambitions and Status of the Kurdish Actors in Northern Syria: Stuck in a Stalemate or Destined for a Détente? (Matthew Weiss).