By Stephen F. Larrabee

Traces in U.S.-Turkish have grown because the finish of the chilly battle. Divergences were really seen in coverage towards the center East. hence, Turkey could be an more and more tough and not more predictable accomplice sooner or later.

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It also is within range of missiles fired from Iran and Iraq. Turkey thus views its security relationship with the United States as an important insurance policy against its growing exposure to risks in the Middle East. S. S. alliance and its military presence in adjacent regions. The United States is also Turkey’s most important arms supplier. Despite recent efforts at diversification, Turkey still conducts roughly ROBIN-BOBIN ROBIN-BOBIN Benefits and Costs 27 80 percent of its defense-industrial activity with the United States.

The Cyprus issue also complicates Turkey’s relations with the EU. Under the Customs Union agreement signed with the EU in 1996, Turkey is obligated to open its ports and airports to Cypriot vessels and aircraft now that Cyprus is a full member of the EU. However, Turkey has refused to do so until the EU fulfills its promise to lift its trade embargo against Northern Cyprus. In response, in December 2006, the EU Council voted to suspend eight out of 35 chapters in the accession negotiations. As a result, relations with the EU have become strained.

The rejection of the Constitutional Treaty by France and the Netherlands in May and June 2005 made clear that large parts of the European public think the EU is moving too far, too fast. Bulgaria and Romania were admitted in January 2007. However, further enlargement is likely to be put on hold for some years, as EU members seek to develop a consensus about the EU’s future evolution and priorities. The Cyprus issue also complicates Turkey’s relations with the EU. Under the Customs Union agreement signed with the EU in 1996, Turkey is obligated to open its ports and airports to Cypriot vessels and aircraft now that Cyprus is a full member of the EU.

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