Research Article

U.S.-Turkey Relationship and Syrian Crisis

Volume: 14 Number: 4 April 26, 2016
  • Tufail Ahmad Peerzada
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U.S.-Turkey Relationship and Syrian Crisis

Abstract

The Syrian crisis is an amalgamation of strategic struggle for power and influence in the Middle East and the internal and external factors which are based on ethnic lines. Some are supporting the Assad regime, while as some are against it. The Syrian crisis has now transformed from a domestic or regional issue to a global security issue. The removal of Assad is a central step for both the Syrian people as well as the anti-Assad comp. However, after three years of fighting, the situation seems to be complex and without any possible outcome. In addition, the presence of extremists (ISIS) and a strong Iranian and Russian support for the regime, the Syrian crisis is jeopardizing the interests of both U.S. and Turkey. Both U.S. and Turkey have numerous national security interests at stake in Syria. However, the interests of both the countries do not perfectly match with each other. Turkey is unhappy about U.S’s unwillingness to help the opposition to topple the Assad regime. Different priorities in the conflict have strained the bilateral relations. The aim of this paper is to analyse the U.S-Turkey relations in the light of recent Syrian crisis. An attempt will be made to highlight the issues which strain the bilateral relationship. This paper will highlight the divergent and convergent points in U.S-Turkey relations. This paper will also focus on U.S and Turkish policies vis-à-vis Syria. The policies of both the countries will be critically evaluated

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References

  1. Mortan I. Abramowitz, Eric S. Edelman, “U.S.-Turkish Cooperation toward a Post-Assad Syria”, Bipartisan Policy Center, April 2013, p 9.
  2. Mortan, U.S.-Turkish Cooperation Toward a Post-Assad Syria, p 5.

Details

Primary Language

English

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Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Tufail Ahmad Peerzada This is me

Publication Date

April 26, 2016

Submission Date

December 22, 2016

Acceptance Date

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Published in Issue

Year 2015 Volume: 14 Number: 4

APA
Peerzada, T. A. (2016). U.S.-Turkey Relationship and Syrian Crisis. Alternatives: Turkish Journal of International Relations, 14(4), 11-19. https://izlik.org/JA98ZR34BT
AMA
1.Peerzada TA. U.S.-Turkey Relationship and Syrian Crisis. Alternatives: Turkish Journal of International Relations. 2016;14(4):11-19. https://izlik.org/JA98ZR34BT
Chicago
Peerzada, Tufail Ahmad. 2016. “U.S.-Turkey Relationship and Syrian Crisis”. Alternatives: Turkish Journal of International Relations 14 (4): 11-19. https://izlik.org/JA98ZR34BT.
EndNote
Peerzada TA (April 1, 2016) U.S.-Turkey Relationship and Syrian Crisis. Alternatives: Turkish Journal of International Relations 14 4 11–19.
IEEE
[1]T. A. Peerzada, “U.S.-Turkey Relationship and Syrian Crisis”, Alternatives: Turkish Journal of International Relations, vol. 14, no. 4, pp. 11–19, Apr. 2016, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA98ZR34BT
ISNAD
Peerzada, Tufail Ahmad. “U.S.-Turkey Relationship and Syrian Crisis”. Alternatives: Turkish Journal of International Relations 14/4 (April 1, 2016): 11-19. https://izlik.org/JA98ZR34BT.
JAMA
1.Peerzada TA. U.S.-Turkey Relationship and Syrian Crisis. Alternatives: Turkish Journal of International Relations. 2016;14:11–19.
MLA
Peerzada, Tufail Ahmad. “U.S.-Turkey Relationship and Syrian Crisis”. Alternatives: Turkish Journal of International Relations, vol. 14, no. 4, Apr. 2016, pp. 11-19, https://izlik.org/JA98ZR34BT.
Vancouver
1.Tufail Ahmad Peerzada. U.S.-Turkey Relationship and Syrian Crisis. Alternatives: Turkish Journal of International Relations [Internet]. 2016 Apr. 1;14(4):11-9. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA98ZR34BT