The Impact of Turkey&apos;s Policy toward Syria on Human Security

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The Impact of Turkey's Policy toward Syria on Human Security

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Author(s): Jülide Karakoç , Fulya Doğruel

Publication date (Print): Fall 2015

Journal: Arab Studies Quarterly

Publisher: Pluto Journals

Keywords: Turkey-Syria relations, Syrian refugees, Hatay, human security, international relations, Arab uprisings

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Turkey's changing policy toward Syria since the start of the Syrian uprisings in March 2011 has had major cultural, economic, social, and political implications for the people of the city of Hatay, which is located on the Turkey-Syria border and is home to people of diverse ethnicities and religions. This article explores how the problematic relations between Syria and Turkey following the uprisings in Syria have shaped perceptions of human security, examining in particular the impact of the discourse used and the policies followed by Turkey during the civil war in Syria on the security perceptions of the people of Hatay. It is suggested that Turkey's policy toward Syria and the resulting social, economic, and political repercussions for Hatay have fueled perceptions of insecurity for both Syrian refugees and the residents of the city.

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Title: Arab Studies Quarterly

Publisher: Pluto Journals

ISSN (Print): 02713519

ISSN (Electronic): 20436920

Publication date (Print): Fall 2015

Volume: 37

Issue: 4

Pages: 351-366

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DOI: 10.13169/arabstudquar.37.4.0351

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[2] Agos (2013) “Alevi dernekleri: Reyhanlı'da ölenler bizim canlarımız.” Agos , 21 May. Web. <http://www.agos.com.tr/tr/yazi/5023/alevi-dernekleri-reyhanlida-olenler-bizim-canlarimiz>.

[3] BBC News (2014) “Syria Crisis: Where Key Countries Stand.” BBC News , 18 February. Web. <http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-23849587>.

[4] Doğruel, F. (2013) “An Authentic Experience of ‘Multiculturalism’ at the Border City of Antakya,” Çağdaş Türkiye Tarihi Araştırmaları Dergisi , XIII(26), 273–295.

[5] Financial Times (2012) “Alawites Allege Ankara Is Biased.” Financial Times , 23 March. Web. <http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/3d16366c-74e4-11e1-ab8b00144feab49a.html#axzz3j4fgVbMz>.

[6] The Guardian (2013) “Syrian Conflict Brings Sectarian Tensions to Turkey's Tolerant Hatay Province.” The Guardian , 3 September. Web. <http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/03/syria-crisis-threatens-turkish-tolerance>.

[7] Hürriyet Daily News (2012) “New Syrian Opposition Pushes for Recognition.” Hürriyet Daily News , 13 November. Web. <http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/new-syrian-opposition-pushes-for-recognition.aspx?pageID_238&nid_34524>.

[8] Inglehart, R. F. and Norris, P. (2012) “The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: Understanding Human Security,” Scandinavian Political Studies , 35(1), 71–96.

[9] Karakoç, J. (2014) “The Failure of Indirect Orientalism: Islamic State,” Critique , 42(4), 597–606.

[10] Kızılkoyun, F. (2014) “Turkish Governor Blocks Police Search on Syria-Bound Truck Reportedly Carrying Weapons.” Hürriyet Daily News , 2 January. Web. <http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkish-governor-blocks-police-search-on-syria-boundtruck-reportedly-carrying-weapons-.aspx?PageID=238&NID=60494&NewsCatID=>.

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[15] Parkinson, J. and Albayrak, A. (2013) “Turkey Blames Syria for Deadly Car Bombs.” The Wall Street Journal , 12 May. Web. <http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424127887323716304578478631250320680>.

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[19] Samandağ Kent Günlüğü (2013, May 15).

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[21] http://www.hataygazetesi.com/suriyedeki-ates-nakliyecileri-yakti (accessed April 7, 2012).

[22] “2014 Syria Regional Response Plan, Turkey.” Web. Accessed 1 December 2014. <file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/home/My%20Documents/Downloads/A-RRP6-TURKEY.pdf>.

[23] The Wall Street Journal (2015) “Turkey to Let U.S. Military to Use Its Base to Launch Strikes Against Islamic State.” The Wall Street Journal , 23 July.