Iraqi Issue And Its Reflections UponThe Turkish-American Relations

Abstract

Iraqi issue is considered one of the most effective cases inTurkish-U.S. relations after April, 9, 2003. This effect has beenreflected relatively upon these relations due to the difference in theirpoints of view with regard to the developments in Iraq especially theKurdish issue. Both countries have their own private interests ingiving their attitudes towards events in Iraq. U.S.A has responded tothe demands of Iraqi Kurds with regard to Federation and solving theproblem of Kirkuk as well as giving them an active role in the processof politics and security. This action troubled Ankara which saw thatU.S support to the Kurds might harm the historical interests of Turkeyand the way to deal with PKK which took form the north of Iraqmilitary bases.∗