Through past towards future: The return of Turkey to the area of former Yugoslavia

Abstract

After multiyear 'treating' Middle East, Turkish Ministry of foreign affairs schedule reached West Balkans. Unlike 90's Turkish officials lead by the minister of foreign affairs Ahmet Dovutoglou, do not pass Belgrade, and they are trying, regardless to Turkish recognition of Kosovo, to set as closer as possible relations with Belgrade. Dynamic foreign policy of Turkey on the ex-Yugoslavian area, was not, however, gladly accepted among everyone. Although Turkish officials in their public appearances deny any imperial aspirations of Turkey, unhappily formed statements that from time to time come up, as well as some published works, like the current Turkish minister of foreign affairs' book 'Strategic depth', guide to thinking and provoke more serious watch of Turkish diplomatic activities and complete political-economic engagement of Turkey in this area.

Keywords

• Turkey
• Ahmet Davutoglou
• former Yugoslavia
• NATO
• USA
• muslim minorities in Balkans
• war in BiH
• NATO intervention against FRY
• Raška
• improving transport infrastructure
• the return of Turkey to the West Bakans