Ruling AKP puts its stamp on Turkey's changing foreign policy

Hailed early on for its efforts to join the European Union, Turkey’s ruling party has more recently alarmed observers who believe Ankara is shifting away from the West as it seeks regional and global influence.
“There once was a time when the U.S. and the EU could take Turkey for granted... That time has passed,” the Transatlantic Academy wrote in a recent study.

Soured by its experience with EU accession negotiations and seeking a broader role on the world stage, Turkey under the ruling Justice and Development Party, or AKP, has drawn both acclaim and criticism for its growing involvement in regional and global issues.

Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu’s “zero problems with neighbors” policy has opened many doors, both economically and politically, but threatened to close others, as Turkey’s stance on Israel and Iran, among other issues, generates further wariness in a United States already concerned about Ankara’s loyalty.
 
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