| ID | 174171 |
| Title Proper | transformation of Britain-Turkey-United States relations at the advent of the Cold War (1945–1952) |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Yılmaz, Şuhnaz |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article explores the intricate dynamics of Turkey’s relations with Britain and the United States at a critical juncture during the early Cold War era (1946–1952). The article analyses the implications of a dual transformation of triangular relations in the aftermath of the Second World War. This transformation was on the one hand marked by an ongoing hegemonic transition from Pax-Britannica to Pax-Americana, and on the other hand a systemic transformation resulting in a bi-polar global order. This article utilises levels of analysis framework for a more systematic analysis of the complex web of triangular relations. While focusing on a comprehensive analysis at the international level, the implication of factors at the decision-maker and domestic levels are also examined. The article argues that in response to these drastic transformations as a strategically located regional actor Turkey struggled to strike a delicate balance between its resilient British and newly increasing US ties, while also aiming to institutionalise its Western alliance, leading to NATO membership in 1952. |
| `In' analytical Note | Middle Eastern Studies Vol. 56, No.5; Sep 2020: p.714-729 |
| Journal Source | Middle Eastern Studies Vol: 56 No 5 |
| Key Words | NATO ; United States ; Turkey ; Britain ; Cold War ; Foreign Policy |