The Allied Powers and the Axis Powers.
Turkısh Foreıgn Polıcy I (ENG) — Ünite 3 Soru-Cevap
Turkısh Foreıgn Polıcy I (ENG) (ULI351U) soru-cevapları.
What are the two camps of the Second World War?
Briefly discuss the relations of Turkey with the warring parties.
Turkey joined with Britain and France to form a coalition to balance the Axis powers. In fact, this coalition was established through the following separate agreements: the Anglo-Turkish Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement of May 12, 1939; the Franco-Turkish Mutual Aid and Defense Agreement of June 23, 1939; and the Turkish English-French Declaration of Agreement of October 19, 1939. Although Turkey developed economic, military, and diplomatic relations with both Britain and France, it acted very carefully to avoid harming its relations with Germany. Yet Turkey stayed away from signing an alliance agreement with Germany and established its relations only on the basis of “friendship.” Despite the cooperation and collaboration established with Britain, Turkey declared its non-belligerency on the same day that Italy entered the war in 1940. However, as per the agreement with Britain in 1939, Turkey was bound to render to Britain and France all assistance in her power.
What affected the course of Turkish foreign policy during the Second World War?
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's political principles and legacy.
Define the term non-belligerent.
It means "not actively taking part in the war".
Between which years did the Second World War take place?
1939 - 1945
What is the core of Atatürk's foreign policy?
His own maxim: "peace at home, peace in the world".
Name at least 4 members of Allied Powers.
U.S. - Britain - France - USSR - China
Name at least 4 members of axis powers.
Germany - Italy - Japan - Hungary - Romania - Bulgaria
On the same day that Italy entered the war, what did Turkey declare?
Its non-belligerency.
When did Italy enter the WW2?
Italy entered the war in 1940.
How was Turkey able to maintain its
neutrality in the war?
In 1941 and 1942, Turkey clearly followed a policy of balanced relations with the warring nations. Having been both impressed and perturbed by the military success of Germany, Turkey decided to revise her close relations with Britain in 1941 to protect her national interests without frightening Germany. The most intriguing issue is that, after having been allied with Britain against the German and Italian threats in 1939, Turkey started to balance the two great powers surprisingly well in 1941. In other words, being a balancer was a significant role to play for some states such as Turkey that were strategically located. The Turks built the balance so skillfully that they took steps to please the British while winking at the Germans. The Turkish decision makers calculated very well when to stop and when to act and repeatedly emphasized the smooth continuation of the Turkish-British alliance.
What is the replacement term for "non-belligerent"?
The word “nonbelligerency” was replaced by the word “neutrality”.
In which battlefront did the Russians become successful against Nazis in WW2?
Stalingrad.
What was the treaty between Turkey and Germany (June 18, 1941)?
The Treaty of Friendship.
Which year is known as the year of conferences?
The year 1943 is known as the year of conferences.
Which conferences were held in 1943 regarding Turkey?
The Casablanca and Adana Conferences.
Which country has a traditional desire to control the Turkish Straits?
Russia has a traditional desire to control the Turkish straits.
Who was the Turkish represantative in the Second Cairo Conference?
İsmet İnönü.
Who was the embassador of Germany to Ankara during WW2?
Franz von Papen
What does the Turkish Straits consist of?
-The Bosporus
-The Dardanelles
-The Sea of Marmara