From Enemies to Allies: Turkey and Britain, 1918-1960

British-Turkish relations underwent a transformation in the 20th century, from conflict to cooperation, with chapters exploring various aspects of their history using new sources. Understanding this transition is crucial for understanding present-day UK-Turkey relations.

Format: Hardback
Length: 270 pages
Publication date: 26 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

British-Turkish relations underwent a remarkable transformation during the first half of the 20th century, marked by a series of significant shifts and developments. Initially characterized by belligerence during the First World War, the relationship between the two nations transitioned into a period of intense confrontation over critical issues such as the fate of Mosul, trade and business access to the newly established Republic of Turkey, and the broader geopolitical landscape. However, this period of conflict eventually gave way to rapprochement and financial cooperation in the 1930s, culminating in a formal military alliance under the auspices of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in the 1950s.

The edited collection presented here offers a valuable selection of important chapters authored by esteemed senior and early-career scholars from Britain, Turkey, and the broader international community. These chapters employ a diverse range of new sources to explore a wide array of topics, including the Turkey-Iraq frontier, colonial governance in Cyprus, the legal rights of foreigners in Istanbul, commercial relations during the era of the Great Depression, contested neutrality during the Second World War, and the search for new alliances in the Cold War.

Understanding the intricacies of this tumultuous transition and its profound impact on public memory is essential for gaining insights into the current points of tension and cohesion in UK-Turkey relations. The chapters included in this book were originally published in prestigious journals such as Middle Eastern Studies and the Journal of Balkan and Near Eastern Studies, further contributing to the scholarly discourse on this critical period of history.

Weight: 680g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032399539