Q: okay so i'm studying turkey and i was just wondering what the affairs were between israel and turkey like are they friends or enemies and what have they done together and the same for turkey and usa. and what are turkeys allies? thanks a lott
A: turkey has been allied with israel since the state was founded.turkey is a supporter of israel,they have good realtions. The other defining aspect of Turkey's foreign relations has been its ties with the United States. Based on the common threat posed by the Soviet Union, Turkey joined NATO in 1952, ensuring close bilateral relations with Washington throughout the Cold War. In the post-Cold War environment, Turkey's geostrategic importance shifted towards its proximity to the volatile Arab world. As well as hosting an important NATO air base near the Turkish border with Syria and Iraq for U.S. operations in the region, Turkey's status as a secular democracy and its positive relations with Israel made Ankara a crucial ally for Washington. In return, Turkey has benefited from the United States' political, economic and diplomatic support, including in key issues such as the country's bid to join the European Union.