Volume X Perceptions Spring 2005

In the Spring 2005 edition of Perceptions, a variety of articles explore significant geopolitical and diplomatic topics: Bayram Sinkaya discusses Turkey-Iran relations in the 1990s and the influence of ideology. Özden Zeynep Oktav examines American policies toward the Caspian Sea and the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Pipeline, shedding light on energy geopolitics. Syed Farooq Hasnat analyzes the Afghan crisis as a security dilemma for Pakistan and assesses the international response. Ansgar Belke delves into Turkey's transition to EU membership, weighing the pros and cons of integrating its dynamic economy. Heinrich Kreft provides insights into the foreign policy of George W. Bush, particularly in his second term, discussing whether there was continuity or change. Aylin Ünver Noi compares the EU's approach to Iran's nuclear program with that of the US, offering valuable perspectives on diplomatic strategies.

Download Bayram Sinkaya's Turkey-Iran Relations in the 1990s and the Role of Ideology Article

Download Özden Zeynep Oktav's American Policies Towards the Caspian Sea and The Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Pipeline Article

Download Syed Farooq Hasnat's Afghan Crisis; a Dilemma for Pakistan’s Security and International Response Article

Download Ansgar Belke's Turkey in Transition to EU Membership: Pros and Cons of Integrating a Dynamic Economy Article

Download Hienrich Kreft's The Foreign Policy of George W. Bush: "More of the Same" in the Second Term? Article

Download Aylin Ünver Noi's Iran's Nuclear Programme: The EU Approach to Iran in Comparison to the US’ Approach Article