1. EU's Perception of Turkey: The Meaning of Turkey for the EU
- Author:
- Muhittin Ataman, Veysel Ayhan, and Mehmet Dalar
- Publication Date:
- 12-2010
- Content Type:
- Journal Article
- Journal:
- Bilgi
- Institution:
- Sakarya University (SAU)
- Abstract:
- The perception of side towards another is important in Turkish-EU relations. In this study, an evaluation was made regarding the EU's perception towards Turkey. In order to understand well the European perception of Turkey, a short introduction about the European integration was written, then Turkey's meaning for the EU and the European perception of Turkey in dif-ferent issue areas such as history, geography, economy, international system and the EU public opinion was analyzed. Different factors were taken into consideration to conclude the importance of Turkey for the EU.
- Topic:
- International Relations and Economics
- Political Geography:
- Europe and Turkey