Israeli-Turkish Relations at the End of the Cold War

This ground-breaking study examines the evolution of the Israeli-Turkish alliance in the late Cold War era, laying the foundation for a decades-long partnership. It meticulously explores how Israel seized Turkey's denial of the Armenian Genocide in the 1970s as a launching point to build trust in a country that viewed Israel's close ties with Washington as a means to shape policy. To the surprise of many, the foundations of the alliance endured major political shifts, with the rise of Erdogan and Netanyahu. It is essential reading for anyone interested in Israel-Turkish relations and their impact on the geopolitical dynamics of the Middle East. Unequivocally, this work positions Eldad Ben-Aharon as a leading authority on Israeli-Turkish ties, just as relations between the two countries have hit rock bottom in the wake of the events of Oct 7th. In short, few can match Ben-Aharon's ability to manoeuvre the political world of Israel, Turkey, the United States and the Middle East, crafting a compelling and very readable analysis.--Louis Fishman, City University of New York Dr Eldad Ben Aharon's book provides original and important insights into the first ""global war on terror"" under the Reagan administration in the 1980s. Drawing upon extensive archival research and interviews, this book examines how Cold War-era ontological fears of international terrorism shaped liaison efforts amongst the U.S., Israel and Turkey. This notably led to delays in the recognition of the Armenian Genocide of 1915 for several decades. This compelling work highlights the deep interconnections between security policy and historical memory.--Sarah Léonard, Dublin City University