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Turkish-American Relations, 1800–1952 This book aims to take the reader on a journey along the intricate web of Turkish-American relations. It critically examines the process during which the relations evolved from those of strangers into an occasionally troubled, yet resilient alliance. Through the extensive use of Turkish, American, and British archival documents and numerous private paper and manuscript col- lections, the book examines Turkish-American relations from 1800 to 1952, starting with the earliest contacts and ending with the institutionalization of the alliance after Turkey’s entry into NATO. Its purpose is to provide a better understanding of the significant issues pertaining to Turkish-American relations such as the impact of international developments on foreign pol- icy decisions, the role of key figures and organizations in shaping the rela- tions, the interaction of political, economic, cultural, and military factors in policy formation and the importance of mutual perceptions in shaping actual relations. The analysis also situates Turkish-American relations in the larger context of diplomatic history through an evaluation of how the United States’ relations with Turkey fit into the general framework of U.S. foreign policy and also through an examination of the conduct and changing priori- ties of Turkish foreign policy in this era. Such a study not only enhances our knowledge of Turkish-American relations for the period of 1800–1952, but also provides further insight into the relations during the Cold War and its aftermath. Şuhnaz Yılmaz is an Associate Professor of International Relations at Koc University, Istanbul. Studies in International Relations Charles MacDonald, General Editor Promoting Women’s Rights Malaysia and the The Politics of Gender in the Development Process European Union Globalization, Knowledge Transfers Chrystalla A. Ellina and Postcolonial Dilemmas Vanessa C. M. Chio Turkish Foreign Policy and Turkish Identity International Environmental A Constructivist Approach Treaties and State Yücel Bozdağlioğlu Behavior Factors Influencing Organizing the World Cooperation The United States and Regional Denise K. DeGarmo Cooperation in Asia and Europe Galia Press-Barnathan Political Corruption in the Caribbean Basin Human Rights in Cuba, El Constructing a Theory to Combat Salvador and Nicaragua Corruption A Sociological Perspective Michael W. 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No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers. Trademark Notice: Product or corporate names may be t rademarks or registered trademarks, and are used only for identification and explanation without intent to infringe. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Yilmaz, Suhnaz, 1971– Turkish-American relations, 1800–1952 : between the stars, stripes and the crescent / by Suhnaz Yilmaz. pages cm. — (Studies in international relations) Includes bibliographical references and index. 1. United States—Foreign relations—Turkey. 2. Turkey—Foreign relations—United States. 3. United States—Foreign relations—19th century. 4. United States—Foreign relations—20th century. I. Title. E183.8.T8Y55 2015 327.73056109'034—dc23 2014040625 ISBN: 978-0-415-96353-4 (hbk) ISBN: 978-1-315-72014-2 (ebk) Typeset in Sabon by Apex CoVantage, LLC To my late mother, Şuhay Yılmaz and to my beloved family This page intentionally left blank Contents List of Figures xi List of Tables xiii Acknowledgments xv Introduction 1 1 The Long Prelude: Ottoman-American Relations 9 2 The Problematic Era: Challenges of Postwar Settlement 41 3 The Interwar Period: Turkish-American Rapprochement 62 4 World War II: Complexities of Turkish Neutrality 102 5 Cold War Context: Formation of the Turkish-American Alliance 118 Conclusion 137 Bibliography 143 Index 163
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