Long-Run Effects of Customs Union Between European Union and Turkey: Is It Zero-Sum Game?(Report‪)‬

1. Introduction Turkey is a country located at the crossroads of different regions and cultures bridging Europe from the West and Asia from the East. Due to this fact, relationships between Turkey and Europe have an historical basis. In fact, beginning from the 19th century, during the westernizetion process of the Turks, Europe and Turkey have ongoing relationships not only in economic but also political, social and military fields. Along with the establishment of the new Turkish Republic in 1923, especially in new era starting with the end of the Second World War, Turkey more enthusiastically adopted Western (specifically European) values and has a closer and continued connection with the European Countries. Accordingly, from their beginning, he is a member of many western institutions and integrations like United Nations, NATO, the OECD, the Council of Europe, and lately European Union.