Turkey's Geopolitical Importance for the West
Mark Almond, Oxford University I June 9, 2008
For a long time Turkey has been a haven of geopolitical stability. ++ Yet the Iraq War has subjected Turkey's virtually unquestioned alliance with the US to reassessment.++ Turkey's general consensus on its EU candidacy has started crumbling because of the EU's wavering.++ Turkey plays a crucial role in maintaining peace in the volatile Caucasus region and in promoting peace in the Middle East through its talks with Israel and Syria. ++ Neglecting Turkey's geopolitical importance is not only foolish but also very dangerous.
