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RECONFIGURING EU PERIPHERIES, vol.3, pp.209-234, 2024 (SSCI)
This chapter explores the transformative dynamics in Turkiye-EU relations post-2010, particularly within the context of Turkish political elites' perceptions. The chapter underscores the profound impact of the strained Turkiye-EU ties, marked by blocked negotiation chapters and democratic backsliding. Emphasizing the shift from conditionality to transactionalism, it scrutinizes the evolving geopolitical landscape and realpolitik considerations, notably in light of the Ukraine war. The analysis centres on Turkish members of parliament involved in the Turkiye-EU Joint Parliamentary Committee, probing their perspectives on economic, security, and identity dimensions. Historical context, key events, and the concept of 'peripherality' are examined, employing interviews and Committee meeting minutes. The chapter culminates in an assessment of recent perceptions of the EU perceptions among Turkish political elites, examining potential centreperiphery dynamics in bilateral relations.