Describes the evolution of the European Union, its growth from 15 to 27 countries in the last decade, how the process works, and the prospects for further enlargement.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Discusses the challenges presented for U.S. trade policies of China, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Russia, and Turkey due to their rising trade flows, rapidly growing economies, and greater involvement in World Trade Organization negotiations and dispute settlements.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

A statistical report on the political and economic development of the nine enlargement countries of the European Union.  Covers Croatia, Iceland, Montenegro, Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey, Albania, Bosnia/Herzegovina, and Kosovo.  From Eurostat

Discusses the current situation in Syria and the problems posed by the fighting including refugee flows, terrorist involvement, control of Syrian weapon stockpiles, and the spread of violence to neighboring countries like Israel, Iraq, Turkey, Lebanon, and Jordan.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Explains how the Arms Export Control Act  places restrictions on the use of U.S. supplied defense items and provides examples of U.S. responses to possible violations by Argentina, Israel, Indonesia, and Turkey.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

European Union membership has grown from 15 to 27 countries since 2004.  The enlargement process is seen as a way to integrate European states and promote functioning democracies.  With five additional candidates for membership: Croatia, Iceland, Macedonia, Montenegro, and Turkey, questions have been raised about whether further enlargement will create problems relating to financing, identity, and migrant labor.   From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Argues that the U.S. should encourage Turkish and Iraqi cooperation  and economic integration as a key component of its post-2011 strategy for the region.  From the United States Institute of Peace

Describes the increasing importance of Turkey as a U.S. ally in the Middle East and issues for Congress to consider.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Describes the background to current events, including Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza but retention of border control, the rise to power of Hamas, and the Israeli blockade of the territory.  Also reviews the May 2010 altercation between Israeli forces and Turkish-sponsored ships attempting to bring supplies to Gaza. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org

6-3 decision of the Supreme Court that upholds a U.S. law that forbids even nonviolent forms of assistance to groups labeled as terrorist organizations.   The aid groups that challenged the law had trained a Kurdish group in Turkey on bringing human rights complaints to the United Nations.  From Findlaw.com

Describes the May 2010 skirmish between Israeli commandos and activists trying to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza, and the repercussions of the incident on Israeli-Turkish relations, world diplomacy, and U.S. relations with Israel.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists.

Describes the improved relations among Turkey, Iraq, and the Kurdistan Regional Government and what led to the improvement in relations.  From the United States Institute of Peace.

The official documentary historical record of U.S. foreign policy. Major focus of this volume is on Greece, Cyprus, and Turkey. From the State Department.

Focuses on diplomatic maneuvers during the Nixon-Ford years, especially during the period when Turkey invaded the eastern half of Cyprus in 1974. From the State Department.