Turkey and European Security Defence Policy Compatibility and Security Cultures in a Globalised World

by Ustun, Cigdem

• ISBN13: 9781848852679
• ISBN10: 1848852673
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-09-15
• Publisher: Tauris Academic Studies

Summary

Security perceptions in Europe have changed drastically in the last decade due to the effects of globalization. As a result, the EU's relations with Turkey and the security policies of the EU and Turkey have become increasingly important. In light of recent developments -- not least the controversial issue of Turkey's EU candidacy -- this book attempts to answer two main questions: "Is there a gap between EU and Turkish security cultures?" and "To what extent is Turkey an advantage for Europe?". Cigdem Ustun here examines Turkey's crucial role with NATO and details its relations and priorities in the Mediterranean, the Middle East and the Black Sea regions, comparing these with EU relations and priorities. This comparison illustrates the advantages and disadvantages of including Turkey in European security policies and will be essential reading for all those involved in security studies and policy.

Author Biography

Cigdem Ustun is Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Center for European Studies at Middle East Technical University in Ankara, Turkey. She received her PhD from the University of Limerick in 2007.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations	p. ix
List of Abbreviations	p. xi
Acknowledgements	p. xiii
Introduction	p. 1
Globalisation and Security: A Conceptual Framework	p. 7
Security Culture and Theories	p. 39
Turkey's Security Perception	p. 63
A Comparison of Turkey and EU Security Perceptions	p. 117
'Optimist' versus 'Pessimist' Perspectives	p. 159
Conclusion	p. 195
Appendix	p. 199
Notes	p. 203
Bibliography	p. 241
Index	p. 263
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