| ID | 136209 |
| Title Proper | Turkey and Iran after the Arab Spring |
| Other Title Information | finding a middle ground |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Aras, Bulent ; Yorulmazlar, Emirhan |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | When the political landscape in the Middle East appeared on the brink of transforma
tion back in early 2011, Turkey and Iran, for different reasons, were delighted. Each envisioned an exten¬sion of ito national sphere of influence. Both Ankara and Tehran declared them¬selves the standard bearers for "demo¬cratic" rule and civilian empowennent. For Ankara, this regional transformation was, in the words of Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, a “normalization" process —a quest for good governance and integra¬tion into the international community. The tide was thought to be turning towards the eclectic Turkish model, a combination of local traditions with the universal practices of democracy, humen rights and a market economy. A series of early events seemed confirm that the Turkish model for po-litical conciliation and regional economic integration wu emerging the new politi¬cal none in the Middle East. |
| `In' analytical Note | Middle East Policy Vol.21, No.4; Win.2014: p.112-120 |
| Journal Source | Middle East Policy Vol: 21 No 4 |
| Standard Number | Arab Spring |