Die Türkei als Partner europäischer Außenpolitik im Mittleren Osten
Turkey as Partner of European Foreign Policy in the Middle East

Summary/Abstract: The article analyses Turkey’s geopolitical as well as political contribution to the European Union. It is Turkey that will enable the European Union to reach a strong global position, due to its geopolitical location between Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Turkey is one of the most important partners for the EU, and the EU could improve its position in the Near and Middle East because of Turkey’s cultural identity and potential. The EU – that recently has taken a secluded position, didn’t show much initiative in the trouble spots of the world and seems to have abandoned its particular ideas – could also increase its influence with Turkey’s contribution in the Middle East. After all, Turkish and European interest and priorities in the Middle East are identical. Both long for stability, peace and a solution of the current crises. Finally, their long-term objectives are identical: the application of soft-power, conflict resolution through dialogue instead of military force.

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