1. New Dynamics, Old Problems: Turkey’s Rapprochement Overtures in the Eastern Mediterranean
- Author:
- Nicholas Danforth
- Publication Date:
- 01-2022
- Content Type:
- Policy Brief
- Institution:
- Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP)
- Abstract:
- Over the past year Turkey has slowly worked to reduce tensions with regional rivals, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. There are limits to how far this process can go. It may produce détente but not a deeper realignment. Even though it has not led to elections, the ceasefire and ensuing political process in Libya have benefited and benefited from this reduction in tensions. Western governments should support any steps that lessen the risk of military conflict, but should not offer concessions to Ankara in pursuit of this goal.
- Topic:
- Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, and Rapprochement
- Political Geography:
- Turkey, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, and Mediterranean