The EU Accession of Turkey as a Chance for Human Rights and Minorities?

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Terminology
  • Syriacs
  • Genocide and its recognition
  • Seyfo
    • Historical background
    • Dhimmi and Millet System
• The Ottoman Empire
  • „Seyfo\" - The genocide of 1914/15
  • The Treaties of Sèvres and Lausanne
  • Emigration due to Kurdish Conflict as 2nd ethnic cleansing
• Turkey as a bridge between Orient and Occident?
• Turkey's application for EU membership
  • The Copenhagen Criteria
  • Soft power politics as a solution?
  • Developments outlined in the EU Progress Report 2010
  • Developments with regard to the Syriac community
    • Mor Gabriel
    • Turkish TV shows and minority rights
    • Other developments according to ESU
• Coming to terms with the past - Turkey as a strong partner for Europe?

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis examines the potential impact of Turkey's EU accession on human and minority rights, with a particular focus on the Syriac community. It aims to demonstrate that Turkey's past, including the recognition of the genocide against Christians, must be acknowledged for a successful accession.

• Turkey's historical relationship with minority groups, particularly Syriacs, and the historical context of the genocide
• The impact of the Ottoman Empire and its policies on Syriac communities
• The role of human and minority rights in Turkey's EU accession process
• The analysis of EU criteria and their relevance to Turkey's situation
• The potential for positive change in Turkey's human rights policy through EU accession talks

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Introduction: This chapter introduces the topic of Turkey's EU accession and its implications for human and minority rights, focusing on the historical context of the genocide against Christians and the ongoing discrimination against non-Muslims. It emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the past for future progress.
• Terminology: This chapter provides definitions and historical background on the terms "Syriacs," "genocide," and "Seyfo," highlighting the relevance of these concepts to the thesis.
• The Ottoman Empire: This chapter examines the historical background of the Ottoman Empire's policies and its impact on minority groups, specifically focusing on the genocide of 1914/15 and its consequences for the Syriac community. It analyzes the role of the Treaties of Sèvres and Lausanne in shaping the current situation and the ongoing discrimination faced by Syriacs.
• Turkey as a bridge between Orient and Occident?: This chapter explores the historical and cultural significance of Turkey as a bridge between the East and West, analyzing its potential role in promoting understanding and cooperation between different cultures.
• Turkey's application for EU membership: This chapter examines the key criteria for EU membership and Turkey's compliance with them, focusing on the Copenhagen Criteria and the EU's approach to human and minority rights. It analyzes the role of soft power politics in the accession process and evaluates the progress made by Turkey in fulfilling the EU's demands.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This work centers around key themes such as human rights, minority rights, genocide, EU accession, Turkey, Syriac community, historical context, Ottoman Empire, Seyfo, Copenhagen Criteria, soft power politics, and the potential for change in Turkey's human rights policy.