This book examines Turkey's position in the world at the end of the Cold War. An account of Turkey's political history, society, and economy helps determine the degree of credence which should be attached to the claim that Turkey is an island of stability in a troubled area which extends from the borders of the European Community to China. The author describes Turkey's foreign relations with the West, in general, and the European Community, in particular, and also with its Middle Eastern neighbors, Greece, and the ex-communist countries, including the Turkic republics of the former Soviet Union. The emphasis is on Turkey's ability to support western efforts to bring political stability to the region and to enter into partnership with western economic enterprise. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.