Turkey and European Security Defence Policy

Security perceptions in Europe have changed drastically in the last decade due to the effects of globalisation. 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.

Review: 'There is much discussion of Turkey's possible membership of the European Union, but there has been less analysis of how far the approaches of Turkey and the EU to foreign, security and defence policies are compatible and the implications for integrating Turkey into the EU's emerging common foreign policy. A igdem A stun's book addresses this important gap. It provides an excellent comparative study of the approaches of Turkey and the EU to foreign, security and defence policy, highlighting both similarities and differences between the two actors' strategic cultures.' - Dr Andrew Cottey, Senior Lecturer and Jean Monnet Chair in European Political Integration, Department of Government, University College Cork; 'Dr A igdem A stun explores a highly topical theme in the context of Turkey's relations with the European Union, tracing the evolution of Turkish foreign policy as well as the more embryonic development of a common foreign policy among EU member states. This is an important book that deserves to be read extensively by policy makers and the wider public at this crucial time for Turkish relations with its European neighbours.' - Edward Moxon-Browne, Director of the Centre for European Studies