Turkey: A View From the Middle

Turkey is a middle power located in the Middle East – indeed, a land in the middle between Europe and Asia. Turkey has always been a challenging ally of the United States, but the country played an essential part in the days of the Cold War countering Soviet influence. Now Turkey is invested in and has accepted the role of a key partner in the Gaza peace process. As the United States disassembles the world order which America largely created, the role of middle powers in the international system will grow in importance. Bill Hall will explore how Turkey will engage with the United States and other nations in this latest attempt to bring peace to the Middle East.

Bill was an intelligence officer for the US Air Force, serving on active duty from 1969 until 1999, much of that time overseas – in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. He grew up in Virginia and received a bachelor’s degree in politics from Princeton University and a master’s degree in foreign affairs from the University of Virginia. Bill is on the board of the Camden Conference and a past president of the World Affairs Council of Maine. He and his wife, Nancy, live on Peaks Island.

This event will take place in the Library’s Community Room and will be livestreamed via Zoom. For Zoom links, email [email protected]