European integration as a limiting factor in the strategic development of Turkey

Ralević Milica (Fakultet političkih nauka), milica.ralevic2000@gmail.com

The paper deals with the analysis of the relationship between the European Union and Turkey, examining European integration process as a limiting factor in the strategic development of Turkey. Despite the developed cooperation between Turkey and the European Union in numerous domains, this country has failed to advance towards EU membership. This research investigates the basic arguments in the context of strategic cooperation from the theoretical and practical perspective. The author aims to show that Turkey’s strategic directions in its foreign and domestic policy are key to understanding its relations with the European Union, and its positioning in broader international relations. Apart from that, the migration policy, analyzed in the article, also constitutes an important element in that regard. Skepticism and dissatisfaction regarding Turkey’s EU membership becomes a crucial issue when considering their future cooperation.

Keywords: Turkey, European Union, liberal approach, constructivism, doctrine of strategic depth, migration