The US-Turkish-NATO Middle East Connection

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xvii

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2. A Middle East Historical Overview, to 1947

   • George McGhee

   Pages 1-6

3. Turkey in Perspective: Historical Background

   • George McGhee

   Pages 7-18

4. The Truman Doctrine: Origins and Significance, 1947

   • George McGhee

   Pages 19-34

5. The Beginnings of Greek-Turkish Aid, 1947–51

   • George McGhee

   Pages 35-50

6. The United States Develops a Middle East Policy, 1948–52

   • George McGhee

   Pages 51-71

7. Turkish Entry into NATO: The United States’ Role, 1950–51

   • George McGhee

   Pages 72-90

8. The United States Helps Turkey Assume its NATO Responsibilities, 1951–55

   • George McGhee

   Pages 91-113

9. The Middle East Command: An Idea in the Making, 1951–56

   • George McGhee

   Pages 114-125

10. A Turkish Role in Regional Defence, 1952

    • George McGhee

    Pages 126-142

11. Progress Toward a Middle East Defence Organisation and Its Early Demise, 1951–58

    • George McGhee

    Pages 143-160

12. United States-Turkish Relations, 1953-89

    • George McGhee

    Pages 161-169

13. Turkey’s Role Today

    • George McGhee

    Pages 170-180

14. Back Matter

    Pages 208-224

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This book describes the historical background of the Middle East and, in particular, Turkey, prior to the end of World War II. It takes up the various steps taken by the United States to combat Soviet moves after the war to take over this strategic area. It describes the inception of the Truman Doctrine to rearm and strengthen Greece and Turkey in the face of British withdrawal, the unsuccessful efforts made by the United States and Britain to establish a Middle East command or defense organisation, and the successful U.S. efforts to get Turkey into NATO, which blocked Soviet entry. '...Ambassador McGhee has chronicled the events which led to Turkey's accession to NATO with great clarity and in a most interesting and readable fashion. He throws a fascinating light on the relationship between the United States of America and Turkey and the personalities involved. This book not only deserves to be read, but it deserves study by all of those who are interested in Defence and Foreign Affairs.' Lord Carrington

• Britain
• Greece
• Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR)
• USA
• World War I
• World War II

PATRICK McGHEE is Dean of Cultural, Legal and Social Studies at the University of Central Lancashire.

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