The Turkey-Russia Relationship in Historical Perspective: Patterns, Change and Contrast

Authors : William HALE

Pages : 43-58

Doi:10.33458/uidergisi.1284191

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Publication Date : 2023-06-25

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This paper aims to offer a general analysis of relations between Turkey and Russia since the late eighteenth century. rather than new or original information. It proposes a model of the relationship based on three broad patterns: insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(i); a multipolar system with shifting alliances insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(1798-1841);: insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(ii); alliance within a bipolar system insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(1841-78 and 1952-91);: insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(iii); phases of uncertain détente insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(1878-1914, 1921-39 and 1991 to the present);. In discussing the most recent period, it concludes that the Russian invasion of the Ukraine and the continuing war raises serious doubts about the viability of current Turkish strategy.
Keywords : Turkish Russian Relations, straits, alliance, détente, multipolar