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Turkish Foreign Policy during the Cold War Era (1945-1990)
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This article examines the evolution of Turkish foreign policy during the Cold War era (1945–1990), highlighting its strategic orientation, key turning points, and underlying dynamics. Initially shaped by the Soviet threat and territorial demands in 1945, Turkey adopted a firmly pro-Western stance, culminating in its accession to NATO in 1952 and participation in regional security pacts such as the Balkan and Baghdad Pacts. The study traces how Turkey’s foreign policy, anchored in Western alignment, gradually diversified in response to changing international conditions, including détente, the Cyprus crisis, and the emergence of a multipolar world order. The analysis explores critical phases: the consolidation of Western ties (1945–1965), the shift toward a more balanced approach following the Johnson Letter and Cyprus crisis (1965–1973), the active diplomacy and strategic recalibration after the 1974 Cyprus operation (1973–1983), and the deepening of U.S. relations amid regional challenges and European integration efforts (1983–1991). Drawing on archival sources and scholarly literature, the article argues that while Turkey maintained its Western orientation throughout the Cold War, it simultaneously pursued pragmatic adjustments to safeguard national interests, manage regional conflicts, and respond to global transformations.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Kaynakça
- Archival Sources:
- The National Archives, United Kingdom (TNA)
- • FO371/67305B, Review of Events in Türkiye in 1946.
- • FO371/72540, Annual Report on Türkiye for 1947.
- • FO371/78661, Annual Report on Türkiye for 1948.
- • FO371/87933, Annual Report on Türkiye for 1949.
- • FO371/95267, Türkiye: Annual Review for 1950.
- • FO371/101848, Türkiye: Annual Review for 1951.
Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Türk Dış Politikası
Bölüm
İnceleme Makalesi
Yazarlar
Yayımlanma Tarihi
2 Mart 2026
Gönderilme Tarihi
13 Ocak 2026
Kabul Tarihi
11 Şubat 2026
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2026 Cilt: 7 Sayı: 1
APA
Yeşilbursa, B. K. (2026). Turkish Foreign Policy during the Cold War Era (1945-1990). UPA Strategic Affairs, 7(1), 73-113. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18650906
AMA
1.Yeşilbursa BK. Turkish Foreign Policy during the Cold War Era (1945-1990). UPA Strategic Affairs. 2026;7(1):73-113. doi:10.5281/zenodo.18650906
Chicago
Yeşilbursa, Behçet Kemal. 2026. “Turkish Foreign Policy during the Cold War Era (1945-1990)”. UPA Strategic Affairs 7 (1): 73-113. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18650906.
EndNote
Yeşilbursa BK (01 Mart 2026) Turkish Foreign Policy during the Cold War Era (1945-1990). UPA Strategic Affairs 7 1 73–113.
IEEE
[1]B. K. Yeşilbursa, “Turkish Foreign Policy during the Cold War Era (1945-1990)”, UPA Strategic Affairs, c. 7, sy 1, ss. 73–113, Mar. 2026, doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18650906.
ISNAD
Yeşilbursa, Behçet Kemal. “Turkish Foreign Policy during the Cold War Era (1945-1990)”. UPA Strategic Affairs 7/1 (01 Mart 2026): 73-113. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18650906.
JAMA
1.Yeşilbursa BK. Turkish Foreign Policy during the Cold War Era (1945-1990). UPA Strategic Affairs. 2026;7:73–113.
MLA
Yeşilbursa, Behçet Kemal. “Turkish Foreign Policy during the Cold War Era (1945-1990)”. UPA Strategic Affairs, c. 7, sy 1, Mart 2026, ss. 73-113, doi:10.5281/zenodo.18650906.
Vancouver
1.Behçet Kemal Yeşilbursa. Turkish Foreign Policy during the Cold War Era (1945-1990). UPA Strategic Affairs. 01 Mart 2026;7(1):73-113. doi:10.5281/zenodo.18650906