Egypt in Turkish Foreign Policy: Development of Diplomatic Relations and Regional Dynamics (1950-1960)

This study examines Turkey-Egypt relations during the Democratic Party (DP) rule between 1950-1960 and the role of Adnan Menderes in this process. At the same time, the stance of Egyptian Prime Minister Gamal Abdel Nasser regarding relations between the two countries was taken into account. During World War II, Turkey first pursued a policy of balance by remaining neutral and then moved closer to the European powers. Egypt's foreign policy, which was shaped in line with Arab nationalism, caused diplomatic relations between the two countries to become tense from time to time. In this period, the Baghdad Pact, the Suez Crisis and the balance of power in the Middle East were the main factors determining the relations between Turkey and Egypt. In this study, the policies pursued by Adnan Menderes in Turkey-Egypt relations and the effects of these policies on the interaction between the two countries are evaluated. This study makes use of primary and secondary sources. In particular, it draws on diplomatic correspondence from the Presidential State Archives and newspapers published during the period. These sources were analyzed using qualitative research methods. Research and analytical works related to the period and topics were also utilized in this study.