OVERVIEW
This thematic unit contains seven texts on the topic of Turkey's regional influence. After an
introductory text, the unit is divided into two topical clusters of three texts each. You may
complete the topical clusters in whichever order you choose. The texts in this thematic unit range
in difficulty from ILR level 2 to ILR level 3.
Introductory Text
Survey on Perception of Turkey in the Middle East (ILR level 2)
Topical Cluster I: Turkey's Political Power and Foreign Policy in the Region
Praise for Turkey's Foreign Policy in the Region (ILR level 2+)
Turkey's Role in the Region and Turkish Foreign Policies Post 9/11 (ILR level 2+)
Turkey's Role and Policies in the Middle East (ILR level 3)
Topical Cluster II: Turkey's Security Efforts and Its Role in Dealing with Terrorism in the Region
Turkey's Role in Dealing with Foreign Fighters and Terrorists in the Region (ILR level 2+)
Turkey's Role in Preventing Terrorism and Its Stand with Other Countries against Terror
(ILR level 2+)
Analysis of Turkey's Anti-Terrorism Position (ILR level 3)