Book: Türkiye – AB İlişkileri Ve Geleceği

Introduction
"Türkiye-- AB İlişkileri Ve Geleceği" (Turkey-- EU Relations and Their Future) is a 1997 book by Abdullah Gül, a renowned Turkish politician who later on acted as the 11th President of Turkey from 2007 to 2014. In this book, Gül analyzes the past, present, and future of Turkey's relations with the European Union in the context of political, financial, and social measurements. He provides a thorough assessment of the historic evolution of Turkey's integration procedure into the EU and offers insights into essential turning points and obstacles, while also supplying his point of view on what the future holds for the nation and its European goals.

Historic Background
In the first part of the book, Gül uses a historical analysis of Turkey's interactions with Europe, starting from the days of the Ottoman Empire. He highlights how, regardless of foreign intrusions, political turmoil, and social discontent, Turkey urged by the manifestation of the Tanzimat reforms had actually constantly looked for closer ties with Europe throughout history. The book highlights that Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the starting father of modern-day Turkey, imagined the nation as a European-oriented, secular republic instead of a theocratic Muslim state, therefore more accelerating its alignment with Western ideals.

Turkey's Struggles for Integration and the European Union Perspective
The 2nd area of the book offers a detailed overview of Turkey's efforts to join the EU, in addition to the contrasting point of views of European countries toward Turkey's quotes. While Turkey became a member of the Council of Europe in 1949 and signed up with different European companies in the following years, its ultimate goal was to become a full member of the European Union.

Gül provides comprehensive insights into turning points in Turkey-EU relations, such as the Ankara Agreement in 1963, which intended to develop a custom-mades union and enhance bilateral partnerships. Despite Turkey's vigorous attempts to comply with EU standards and adopt democratic worths, numerous aspects hindered these efforts and delayed its accession. Some member countries were worried about Turkey's eligibility, citing issues about its human rights record, unsteady political environment, and financial concerns.

Economic Aspects and Challenges
The financial measurement of Turkey-EU relations is checked out in the 3rd part of the book. Gül highlights that the custom-mades union established in between the two sides in 1995 had actually had a profound effect on Turkey's economic transformation. Nevertheless, a number of difficulties emerged, such as trade imbalances, competitors, and structural financial troubles. In this context, Gül worries the importance of tackling these problems and drawing in foreign financial investment to pave the way for Turkey's full combination into the European single market.

Social and Political Implications
The book's 4th area delves into the social and political implications of Turkey's EU accession procedure. Gül recognizes the role of political actors in forming public opinion, considering the distinctions between Europe's perception of Turkey and how the Turkish political elite crafted their EU integration discourse. He affirms that conquering the identity crisis and bridging the gap in between Turkey and Europe requires collaboration from both sides to attend to issues about political stability, social cohesion, and cultural differences.

Conclusions and Future Prospects
In the book's conclusion, Gül competes that Turkey's future is inextricably related to Europe's, and for that reason, should enhance its efforts to align with EU worths and principles. He promotes for political, financial, and legal reforms to mitigate European reservations, in addition to cultivate democratic consolidation in Turkey. The book underlines that both Turkey and the EU would take advantage of this collaboration and suggests that a shared vision for the future is obtainable if required steps are taken towards combination.