Turkey's Evolving Dynamics: Strategic Choices for U.S.-Turkey Relations

Over the past year, an interdisciplinary team of CSIS scholars, working under the guidance of a Senior Advisory Group of distinguished former officials undertook a comprehensive assessment of Turkey’s internal developments and changing relations with its neighbors and the United States. A week before President Obama’s trip to Turkey, Dr. Brzezinski and General Scowcroft discussed Turkey’s importance to the Unites States and the value of this study. The CSIS scholars outlined their findings and proposals for a new strategic framework for reinvigoration and long-term management of the U.S.-Turkish relationship.

Remarks by the Senior Advisory Group Co-Chairs:

Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski
Counselor and Trustee, CSIS

Lt Gen Brent Scowcroft
Counselor and Trustee, CSIS
President, Scowcroft Group, Inc.

Presentations by CSIS Project Scholars:

Dr. Bulent Aliriza
Director and Senior Associate, Turkey Project

Mr. Edward Chow
Senior Fellow, Energy and National Security Program

Dr. Stephen Flanagan
Senior Vice President and Henry A. Kissinger Chair

Mr. Haim Malka
Deputy Director and Fellow, Middle East Program