"The main purpose of the study is to discuss the inter-state and intra-state conflicts and the main problem areas in the geography extending from China to Eurasia. The book consists of eighteen chapters, all written by senior professors and associate professors"--.

• Cover
• Half Title
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• Acknowledgments
• List of Abbreviations
• Introduction
• Part I: Turkish Foreign Policy
• Chapter 1: Orientation of Turkish Foreign Policy: Disengagement from or Re-engagement to the West
  • Introduction: A Conceptual Discussion
  • Neo-Idealism, Soft Power, and Multilateralism in Foreign Policy (2003–2011)
  • Neo-Westernism in Foreign Policy, De-Europeanization in Domestic Politics (2011–2016)
  • Eurosianism and Anti-Westernism (2016–2020)
  • Post-2020: Disengagement from or Re-Engagement to the West
  • Conclusion
  • Notes
  • References
• Chapter 2: The Legal Foundations of Turkey’s Eastern Mediterranean Policy
  • Introduction
  • The Legal Status of the Continental Shelf
  • Delimitation of Continental Shelf
  • Turkey’s Continental Shelf
  • Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
  • Maritime Jurisdiction Areas of Turkey, Greece, the GCASC, and the TRNC in the Eastern Mediterranean
  • The EEZ Announcement of the GCASC in the Eastern Mediterranean, Its Views on the Subject and Turkey
  • Evaluation of the Issue
  • Conclusion
  • Notes
  • References
• Chapter 3: Turkey’s Foreign Policy toward the Balkans: Policy Principles, New Agendas, and Perceptions
  • Introduction
  • Turkey’s Balkans Policy during the 1990s
  • Principles of Turkish Foreign Policy toward the Balkans during the 2000s
  • The Mediator and Facilitator Role of Turkey: The Case of Bosnia-Herzegovina
  • New Actors, New Agendas, and New Concepts in Turkey’s Balkans Policy
  • “Neo-Ottomanist” Allegations for the Turkish Foreign Policy in the Balkans
  • Conclusion
  • Notes
  • References
• Chapter 4: Energy Security, Geopolitics, and Turkey’s Foreign Policy in the Caspian Basin
  • Introduction
  • Energy Security, Energy Projects, and Geopolitics in the Caspian Region
  • Turkish Foreign Policy in the Caspian Region
  • Conclusion
  • Notes
  • References
• Part II: The Middle East and Africa
• Chapter 5: Turkey’s Approaches on the Safe Zone Plans in the North of Syria
  • Introduction
  • Turkey’s First Regional Plans on Syria (2011–2013)
  • Transformation of Kurdish Autonomous Regions into Buffer Zones
  • Moving from the Buffer Zone Plans toward the Safe Zone Plans in 2014
  • Conclusion
  • Notes
  • References
• Chapter 6: Soft Power, Domestic Dividends, and Turkish Foreign Policy: The Case of Palestine
  • Introduction
  • Turkish-Palestinian Relations in Historical Perspective
  • From Securitization to Soft Power: Turkish Foreign Policy and Palestine in the AKP (Justice and Development Party) Era
  • Domestic Calculations and International Factors in Palestinian Policy
  • Soft Power and Turkish Aid in Palestine
  • Conclusion
  • Notes
  • References
• Chapter 7: The Middle East in the Republic of Poland Foreign Strategy in the Post–Cold War Era
  • Introduction
  • Poland’s Foreign Policy Priorites after 1989
  • The Middle East in Polish Foreign Policy after 1989
  • The American Factor in Polish Middle East Policy
  • Conclusion
  • Notes
  • References
• Part III: Terrorism, Intra-State and Inter-State, Conflicts
• Chapter 8: The Structure of Intra-State Conflicts in the Post–Cold War Era
  • Introduction
  • Intra-State Conflicts and Ethnic Identity
  • Conditions Encouraging or Leading to Intra-State Conflicts
  • Intra-State Conflicts and the Use of Force
  • Conclusion: Implications for Conflict Resolution
  • Notes
  • References
• Chapter 9: Nonviolent Action and Nonviolent Resistance: Nonviolent Peacekeeping and Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP)
  • Introduction
  • Peacekeeping
  • Nonviolent Action, Nonviolent Resistance, and Shanti Sena (Peace Army)
  • Conclusion
  • Notes
  • References
• Chapter 10: Foreign Terrorist Fighters and Possible Threats They May Pose
  • Introduction
  • The Phenomenon of FTFs
  • The Threat Posed by Foreign Terrorists
  • Methods of International Struggle Used Against FTFs
  • Conclusion
  • Notes
  • References
• Part IV: EU and Refugee Problem
• Chapter 11: The Integration Issue of the Syrian Refugees Who Acquired Turkish Citizenship: A Field Study
  • Introduction
  • Legal and Administrative Regulations: Foreigners’ Acquiring of the Citizenship Status
  • Granting Citizenship to Syrian Immigrants
  • The Evaluation of Citizenship Processes within the Scope of the Field Research
  • Conclusion
  • Notes
  • References
• Chapter 12: Turkey-EU Relations: Preference or Necessity?
  • Introduction
  • Association Relation between Turkey and EU Relations
  • Membership Application of Turkey to the EU
  • Membership Candidacy of Turkey to the EU
  • Accession Partnership Document and National Program
  • Negotiating Framework Document and the Accession Negotiations between Turkey and the EU
  • Agreement between the EU and Turkey on the Readmission of Persons Residing without Authorization
  • Conclusion
  • Notes
  • References
• Part V: China
• Chapter 13: Will China Be Able to Transform Itself into a Great Maritime Power?
  • Introduction
  • Chinese Military and Naval Strategy
  • The Shipbuilding Industry of the Chinese Navy
  • From the Panda Diplomacy to the Dragon Realism
  • Conclusion
  • Notes
  • References
• Chapter 14: Energy Diplomacy and Foreign Policy Choice: Turkmenistan’s Relations with China
  • Introduction
  • Conceptual Framework
  • Foreign Policy Decisions and Behaviors
  • Turkmenistan’s Foreign Policy vis-à-vis China
  • Conclusion
  • Notes
  • References
• Chapter 15: Turkish World and the Future of the New Great Game in China’s Westward Politics
  • Introduction
  • China’s Westward Policy
  • Russia
  • Western World
  • Chinese Policy in the Turkish World
  • Conclusion
  • Notes
  • References
• Part VI: Eurasia and Central Asia
• Chapter 16: Transboundary Water Problem and Environmental Security in Central Asia
  • Introduction
  • Theoretical Framework of International Law on Constructivism and Transboundary and Boundary Waters
  • Doctrines on the Use of Transboundary Waters
  • Strategic Waterways in the Central Asian Region
  • Conclusion
  • Notes
  • References
• Chapter 17: The Turkic Republics in the Eurasian Security System
  • Introduction
  • Eurasia after the Independence of the Turkic Republics
  • Eurasian Security System
  • Conclusion
  • Notes
  • References
• Chapter 18: Possible Effects of NSTC on Regional Power Struggle in Eurasia
  • Introductıon
  • A New Commercial Move in Eurasia: North-South Corridor
  • India’s Relations with Russia and Iran and China’s Position
  • Possible Reflections of North-South Corridor at Central Asia and South Caucasus
  • Conclusion
  • Notes
  • References
• Index
• About the Editor and Contributors
  • Editor
  • Contributors