Can a Regional Mediator Sort out the Israeli Palestinian Conflict: Turkey on Stage
Can a Regional Mediator Sort out the Israeli Palestinian Conflict: Turkey on Stage
Author(s): Ariadna Anamaria PetriSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences
Published by: Alexandru and Aristia Aman Foundation
Keywords: Israel; Palestine; Turkey; mediation; negotiations; Ottoman Empire;
Summary/Abstract: President Obama's recent visit to Israel, the Palestinian Territories and Jordan attempted to jump-start the stalled peace negotiations and made a very bold point by first resolving the dispute between Turkey and Israel. Since the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, Turkey maintained a good relationship with both the Israelis and the Palestinians and is a strong candidate for the role of mediator in their protracted conflict. Some qualities that support her bid include a good economic, commercial and military relationship with Israel; historic, cultural and religious ties with the Palestinians; a supportive Sunni majority; a strong alliance with the US and NATO membership and willingness to act as a mediator to reinforce its position as a regional power.
Journal: Journal of Humanities, Culture and Social Sciences
- Issue Year: 1/2015
- Issue No: 01
- Page Range: 57-70
- Page Count: 14
