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Source: Getty

Q&A

Turkey & Israel: After the Raid

The recent flotilla incident is the culmination of a steep decline in Israeli-Turkish relations that started with the Gaza war in 2008 and 2009.

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By Henri J. Barkey
Published on Jun 4, 2010

The recent flotilla incident is the culmination of a steep decline in Israeli-Turkish relations that started with the Gaza war in 2008 and 2009. In a video Q&A, Henri J. Barkey looks at Turkey’s response to the raid and the impact on Turkey relations with United States and Israel. Barkey warns that it will be very hard to restore the relationship. "As long as the AKP government is in power in Turkey, and they will be in power for a long time, the relationship with Israel will be hostile."

Barkey answers:

  • What is the significance of the Israeli raid?
  • How will this impact internal Israeli politics?
  • What was Turkey’s reaction to the incident?
  • How successfully has Turkey pushed for a tough international response?
  • How will the Israeli raid impact relations between Israel and Turkey?
  • Will the raid influence U.S. relations with Turkey and Israel?
  • How will this impact the peace process?

About the Author

Henri J. Barkey

Former Visiting Scholar, Middle East Program

Barkey served as a member of the U.S. State Department Policy Planning Staff, working primarily on issues related to the Middle East, the Eastern Mediterranean, and intelligence from 1998 to 2000.

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Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.

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