Turkey's Return to the Western Balkans: Policies of Continuity and Transformation

This book examines the interaction between Turkey and the Western Balkans, exploring regional diplomacy, economic dimensions, and socio-cultural components. It provides insights into Turkey's direction and policy preferences and appeals to scholars, policymakers, and the general readership.

Format: Hardback
Length: 296 pages
Publication date: 02 November 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive volume delves into the intricate dynamics between Turkey and the Western Balkans, offering a fresh perspective on their complex relationship. Written from a multidisciplinary approach, the contributions unravel the core essence of bilateral ties by examining a wide range of regional diplomacy aspects, including official initiatives for cooperation and the influence of diverse interstate exchanges. Beyond the political realm, the book also sheds light on the economic dimensions of Turkey's involvement in the Western Balkans, exploring trade linkages and prospects for future partnership arrangements. Furthermore, socio-cultural components of bilateral relations are explored, with some contributors focusing on the role of art, religion, and cultural heritage in Turkish foreign policy toward the Western Balkans. While providing a detailed analysis and insightful reflections on Turkey's strategic direction and policy preferences, this unique collection appeals to scholars of international relations, Balkan and Turkish studies, as well as other neighboring disciplines, as well as policymakers and the general public with an interest in the region and international collaboration.

Weight: 664g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031100734
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022