A place in the sun or fifteen minutes of fame? ; understanding Turkey's new foreign policy / Sinan Ulgen.

"December 2010."

Turkey's vote against additional UN Security Council sanctions on Iran this year was viewed by many observers as a sign that Turkey is drifting away from the West. In reality, Ankara's relationship with the United States and the EU is much more complicated. Turkey's ambitious foreign policy and growing influence present the West with an opportunity to demand that Turkey play a more constructive role in the international community. There is no doubt that a reorientation of Turkish foreign policy is under way, an evolution that began after the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) rose to power in 2002. This transformation was underpinned by the strategic vision of Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, who pledged to establish Turkey as an important player in international diplomacy. Turkey's new foreign policy has been driven by three key factors: reconceptualizing Turkey's identity and international role, desecuritizing its foreign relations, and increasing its strength as a trading state.

Includes bibliographical references.

Summary -- The Iran example -- The drivers of change -- Interim balance sheet -- Implications for the United States and the EU -- A place in the sun or fifteen minutes of fame?

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