Turkey's Central Role in the Middle East, Evolving Global Ties & U.S. Relations

Since the Cold War era, when the United States began heavily investing in Turkey''s military and defence operations, the United States and Turkey have enjoyed a fruitful and mutually beneficial relationship. Because of Turkey''s geographic location, political stability, and recent economic success, the country has served as a strategic ally in U.S. foreign policy. This book discusses Turkey''s central role in the Middle East, evolving ties and its relations with the United States.