Turkey and the EU: An Awkward Candidate for EU Membership? - Couverture rigide

Arikan, Harun

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0754634337 ISBN 13 : 9780754634331

Editeur : Ashgate Publishing Limited, 2003

Synopsis

The book presents an analysis of the development of the European Union's policy towards Turkey from a comparative perspective and compares the EU's approach to the issues in the EU-Turkey relationship. However, the literature on EU-Turkey relations is excessively rigid, antiquated and opinionated, reflecting the stylized version of the official approaches to issues between the two. With this in mind, the primary objective of this study is to contribute to the literature by using a comparative approach to analyse these relations. Human rights, the Greco-Turkish dispute and the security considerations of both parties are chosen as specific policy issues. Moreover, the book adopts a new approach and covers several of the key topics in the EU enlargement debate. Finally, it explores the question as to whether the EU's containment policy will be sustainable in the long term and examines possible scenarios for both parties.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The relationship between Turkey and the European Union is an important issue in European integration. With the EU beginning accession talks with Turkey, this is a vital moment for the future as the EU deals with a central question that has been on the agenda for over forty years: Turkey's membership. Since the first edition, EU-Turkey relations have clearly taken different directions. There have been considerable developments in Greek-Turkish relations, the Cyprus issue, the domestic politics of Turkey including human rights and the protection of minorities, and the changing security environment post-9/11. Furthermore, recent enlargement has been an important turning point for the EU. This extended and revised edition addresses these major developments and assesses the implications of Turkish membership for the current EU structures. The book is a timely addition to the existing literature for students and academics of European and Middle Eastern Studies.

Biographie de l'auteur

Harun Arikan is Head of the Department of International Relations at Kahramanmaras Sütçü Imam University, Turkey.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Ashgate Publishing Limited
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0754634337
• ISBN 13: 9780754634331
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 256
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible