| ID | 114260 |
| Title Proper | Turkish leaders and foreign policy decision-making |
| Other Title Information | lobbying for European Union membership |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Sasley, Brent E |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article seeks to contribute to our understanding of Turkish foreign policymaking, which is an under-developed area of study. It does so by examining the role of individual leaders in the foreign policymaking process. It compares two Islamist prime ministers - Necmettin Erbakan and Recep Tayyip Erdogan - and the difference in their levels of emotional attachment to Islam and their pragmatism. The findings are also relevant for a more informed understanding of the potential outcomes of the revolutions in the Arab world, where attention to Islamist groups and their preferences have become paramount. |
| `In' analytical Note | Middle Eastern Studies Vol. 48, No.4; Jul 2012: p.553-566 |
| Journal Source | Middle Eastern Studies Vol. 48, No.4; Jul 2012: p.553-566 |
| Key Words | Turkey ; Foreign Policy ; Necmettin Erbakan ; Recep Tayyip ; Arab World ; Islamist Groups |