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    Befriending the west: a wise decision or a rushed move (1939-1950)?
    (Bilkent University, 2023) Ahmed, Ghulam; Hussain, Mohammad; Jamal, Muhammad Ahmar; Usman, Muhammad Shayan; Durrani, Omar Ahmad Khan
    This paper will examine how Turkish relations with the Union of the Soviet Socialist Republic (USSR), Germany, and the West changed from the start of World War II up to the early Cold War years (1939-1950s). Following Ataturk’s death in 1938, Turkey tried to keep cordial relations with all the significant powers of the time. However, this proved to be quite difficult, and towards the beginning of the cold war, Turkey had to pick sides. This paper will examine the reasons behind Turkey's decision to align with the West and join World War II in February 1945. It aims to provide insight into the underlying factors that influenced this decision. Some important events that caused Turkey to join with the West include the Straits Issue, The Marshall Plan, and the Truman Doctrine. Moreover, this paper will also analyze the pros and cons of the decisions taken at the time, both on a short and long-term scale.