Turkish-Iranian Relations in a Changing Middle East

• Main Author: Larrabee, F. Stephen (auth)
• Other Authors: Nader, Alireza (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: RAND Corporation 2013
• Subjects: Asian history; International relations; International economics; History; Political Science
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Turkey and Iran tend to be rivals rather than close partners, despite sharing certain economic and security interests. For instance, Turkey supports the opposition in Syria, while Iran supports the regime. Turkey is further concerned about a possible nuclear arms race in the Middle East. U.S. and Tu...