Turkish-Russian Relations

This book examines post-Cold War relations between the most influential and powerful actors in Eurasia. The state of the Turkish-Russian relationship, in conflict or co-operational has region-wide implications which affect politics in the Black Sea, South Caucasus and Central Asia and steer the foreign policy formulations of regional states and any power with interests and stakes in these regions.

Fatma Asl- Kelkitli is Assistant Professor in the department of Political Science and Public Administration at Istanbul Arel University. Her academic research interests encompass international relations theory, Turkish foreign policy, Turkish-Russian relations, Russian foreign policy as well as Middle Eastern affairs with special emphasis on Iran.

PART I Multiple ties that bind Turkey and Russia 1- Flourishing of a multifaceted relationship PART II The issues of competition and cooperation 2- Clashing positions amidst attempts to gain ground in the South Caucasus 3- Low-intensity Turkish-Russian rivalry in the Steppes of Central Asia 4-Collaboration in the Black Sea 5- Sensitive spots: Chechen and Kurdish matters 6- The growing gap in the Middle East PART III Consolidation of economic association 7- Broadening and deepening of economic bonds Conclusion