This book brings together an all-women group of scholars to provide a historically grounded and theoretically rich examination of the continuities and changes in Turkey s foreign policy since the Republic's establishment in 1923. Using different International Relations theories, clarifying the interaction between domestic politics and foreign policymaking, the book charts the evolution of Turkey s foreign policy vis-a-vis several regions and global actors and examines the major developments in Turkey s relations with these actors. Some chapters emphasize the continuities in Turkey s external relations, and others examine the significant changes and discontinuities in certain areas. Recognizing that Turkey s state interests may not always coincide with the interests of the ruling elite, the book demonstrates that the centennial birthday of Turkey represents a constitutive moment for Turkey s future and calls for a pragmatic, as opposed to a completely ideologically-based, grand strategy that should focus on progressive ideals.
