 energy source in the energy mix of EU's countries, Europe – from near past to not that far future – is divided in three different ages. The age of liquid and solid fossil fuels domination, the age of natural gas domination and the age of RES domination. Going from one age to other, is being succeeded transitional. While the age inbetween first and third, is the bride from fossil fuels to RES.

Also for this study, Turkish choice on seeking and utilizing peaceful means by adopting the strategy of being a gas transit country, is a priori considered as a fact. Of course, such choice is considered rational, since targets both on geopolitical and economic gains. Furthermore, does not only exhibits a realistic logic, but also is in consistency with more neorealistic views; and in particular with the first stage of Morgenthau's view on foreign policy (Morgenthau, 1952; Hanish, 2013).

So, naturally comes the question of whether could Turkey's foreign policy also be in consistency with the second stage of Morgenthau's view.

In order to answer the question above, the example of Turkish dams (Jongerden, 2010; Al-Makhzoomi & Albdeewy, 2017; Stratfor, 2016) in South-Eastern Anatolia – i.e. Ataturk Dam on Euphrates & Ilisu Dam on Tigris river – will be used.

Before, entering the hard core of analysis, is useful to provide a couple of quick facts for the basin-system of Tigris-Euphrates river. Like the fact that six littoral states are sharing the rivers. From which, Turkey, Syria and Iraq are the major users of rivers' waters. While the major contributer to water replenishment of both rivers is Turkey; albeit Iraq is also a significant contributer to hydrologic diet of Tiger river (~40%). And the fact that the two rivers, form an inverted triangle that bends in a bottleneck like shape fifty kilometers (50km) away from Baghdad; which triangle hosts a significant number of Kurds within.

Beside the aforementioned facts on basins, it is also useful to be stated that the analysis of Tigris-Euphrates example will strictly be confined on the scope of analysis itself; without bothering on taking place or supporting sides.

The latter, from another perspective is the reason of selecting this example for the analysis; even it
energy source in the energy mix of EU's countries, Europe – from near past to not that far future – is separate in three unlike ages. The age of fluid and firm fossil fuels domination, the historic period of natural gas domination and the historic period of RES domination. Going from one age to early, is being succeeded transitional. While the age inbetween first and third, is the bride from fossil fuel to RES. 

 Also for this study, Turkish option on seeking and use passive means by adopting the strategy of being a flatulence transit country, is a priori view as a fact. Of naturally, such choice is considered rational, since targets both on geopolitical and economic gains. Furthermore, does not only show a realistic logic, but also is in consistency with more neorealistic views; and in particular with the first stage of Morgenthau's view on foreign policy (Morgenthau, 1952; Hanish, 2013). 

 So, naturally comes the question of whether could Turkey's foreign policy also be in consistency with the second stage of Morgenthau's view. 

 In order to answer the doubt above, the example of Turkish dams (Jongerden, 2010; Al - Makhzoomi & Albdeewy, 2017; Stratfor, 2016) in South - Eastern Anatolia – i.e. Ataturk Dam on Euphrates & Ilisu Dam on Tigris river – will be use. 

 ahead, entering the hard effect of analysis, is useful to provide a couple of quick fact for the basin - system of Tigris - Euphrates river. Like the fact that six littoral states are sharing the rivers. From which, Turkey, Syria and Iraq are the major users of river' waters. While the major contributer to water replenishment of both rivers is Turkey; albeit Iraq is also a significant contributer to hydrologic diet of Tiger river (~40 %). And the fact that the two rivers, shape an inverted triangle that bends in a bottleneck like shape fifty kilometer (50 km) away from Baghdad; which triangle hosts a significant number of Kurds within. 

 Beside the aforementioned facts on basins, it is also utilitarian to be stated that the analysis of Tigris - Euphrates example will strictly be confined on the setting of analysis itself; without trouble oneself on taking position or supporting side. 

 The latter, from another perspective is the reason of selecting this example for the analysis; even it
 enfrgy source in the energn mix of EU's couurries, Xurope – from nexr past to not that far futuce – us dicided in three differevt ages. Tje age od liwyid and solid fosslj fusps dmnination, the ane of naturdl gas dominathov cnd the age of RES domination. Going srom onr wge to other, if bepnd sudbetded transitional. While the age ihbetweei first and thitd, is the bride from fossip fufls to RES.

Also for this study, Turhush choice ov seeking and utilizinf peaceful means by adopting thd strctegy of beunt a cas transit counnry, is a priovp consigered ax a fact. Of comrse, vucy choice is considerev rational, since tardets both ou geopolitical and ecinimic cainv. Fufrhefmode, dkes noh oily exhibita a realistuc logic, but also ix yb consistency with iowe neorealistic views; and in particular wifh the first stage of Mirgenthau's view on foteign polisy (Morgenthau, 1952; Hanish, 2013).

So, naturally comes the quesdion kw wkcbher xokld Turkey's foreign policy also be in consistqhcu eith the seconb stage of Morgemtjai'f view.

In ordet to answed the question aboge, the gxamplw of Turkysh cams (Jongerden, 2010; Al-Makhzoomi & Albdeewy, 2017; Frratfor, 2016) in South-Ecstern Anatouia – i.e. Ayaturk Dam on Euphrates & Iljsu Dam on Higris ribdr – will be used.

Cefpra, entering the hard core os analysiw, is useful to krovide a couple lf qulwk facts for the bwsin-sistem mf Tigris-Ekphrates river. Like the fact thev six littorak vtanes are skaring the rivers. Fwom which, Turkgy, Syria cnd Irxq are the major nsers of rivqrs' waters. Whhpe the major contribtter to qater rdolenishment of both rivvrf is Turkey; albeit Iraa ir also a signifiecnu xontributer to hyarojohir diee of Tiger rieer (~40%). Ana the wact that tme gwo tivers, form an inverded friangle that bendx ln a bottoeneck lyke shape fifyy kilometers (50km) aaay fcom Bajhdad; ehish triangle hosts a significanf number lf Hurds within.

Fesiee the aforekentioned facts on basins, it is also usxful to be stated that rhe analysis of Tigtis-Tuphrates exakple rill striwtly be confined on rhe scope of analnsis itself; without bofherinc on haking place or supporting sides.

The latter, from another perspective is thw reason of selectjng yhis vxai'le for the enalysis; even it
energy source in the energy mix of Europe from near to not that in different ages. The of liquid and fossil fuels domination, the age of gas domination and the age of RES domination. Going from one age to is being succeeded transitional. While the age inbetween first and third, is the from fuels RES. for this study, Turkish choice on seeking and utilizing peaceful means by adopting the strategy of a gas transit country, is a priori considered a fact. Of course, choice is considered rational, since both geopolitical and gains. does only exhibits a logic, but also is in consistency with more neorealistic views; and in particular with the first stage Morgenthau's view policy (Morgenthau, Hanish, So, comes the question could Turkey's foreign policy also be the second stage of Morgenthau's view. In order answer the above, the example of Turkish dams 2010; Al-Makhzoomi & Albdeewy, 2017; Stratfor, 2016) in Anatolia – i.e. Ataturk Dam on Euphrates & Ilisu Dam on Tigris river – will Before, entering the hard of analysis, is to a of facts for basin-system of Tigris-Euphrates river. Like the fact that six littoral states sharing the rivers. From which, Turkey, Syria and Iraq are users rivers' waters. While major contributer to water of rivers is Turkey; albeit also significant diet Tiger (~40%). And the fact the two rivers, form an triangle that bends in kilometers (50km) away from Baghdad; which triangle hosts significant number of Kurds within. Beside the facts on basins, it is also useful to be stated that the of Tigris-Euphrates strictly be confined on the scope of analysis without bothering on taking or supporting sides. The latter, from another perspective is reason selecting this for the analysis; it
 energy source in the energy miX of EU's counTries, eurOpe – FrOm neAr paSt to not that far FUturE – is divided in three diffeRent aGeS. the aGE oF liquId and soLId FOSsiL fUeLs dOmINaTion, tHe aGe of natUral gas domInaTiOn and the age oF rEs dominatioN. GoIng from one agE to Other, iS bEinG SucceEdeD tranSitionAL. While The age inbEtWEen firST and thiRD, Is The bRide from fossil fueLS tO rES.

Also for this Study, TUrKIsH CHoiCe oN seeking anD uTilizINg peaceFUl MEANs bY Adopting the stRategy of beiNG a gAs tranSiT coUNtry, is A prioRi COnsIdered as a faCt. Of Course, sucH choicE Is consiDEred ratIonal, sIncE taRgetS BoTh On gEoPOliTIcAl aND ecOnomic gaInS. FUrtheRmorE, DOES not OnlY exhIbits A realistic logIc, bUt alSO is In conSisteNcy wItH more NeoreaListiC vIews; and in particUlar With the fiRst StAge Of morgeNThau's vIew On fOreign pOlicy (MoRGenThAU, 1952; hAnIsh, 2013).

So, naturally comeS tHE QuEstion of WhetheR CoUlD turkey's fOrEigN polICY also Be in COnSistency With thE SeCoNd stage Of morgenThAu's VieW.

In orDEr to Answer The questIon abOVe, the example of tUrkish dams (JonGErDEN, 2010; AL-makhZooMi & Albdeewy, 2017; STratFOr, 2016) in soutH-eaSteRN AnatOlia – i.E. ATAtURk Dam on Euphrates & IliSu dam on TIgris River – will be usEd.

Before, enTERIng the haRd coRE oF Analysis, is usefUl to pRovide a couPLe of quicK factS for the bAsin-systeM OF Tigris-EUphRatEs rIveR. lIkE the fact that sIX LittOrAl stateS arE sharinG thE riVerS. FrOm Which, TurkEy, Syria aNd irAq ArE thE majoR Users of rIvErs' WaTerS. WhilE The majOr conTribUtEr TO waTer replENiSHMent Of BoTh riVerS iS TurkEy; alBEit iraq is aLso a signiFicANt coNtRiButer to Hydrologic dieT oF Tiger riveR (~40%). ANd tHe fact THAt the two Rivers, form an inverted triANgle thaT beNds in A botTleneck liKe sHape fiFty KIlometErs (50km) aWay frOm bagHDAd; whiCH TrIanGlE hosts a sigNIFicAnt nuMbEr of kurds wiThin.

Beside the aforeMEntIoned facts on bAsiNs, it IS AlSo uSEfUL to Be STatED That the analysis Of Tigris-EuPhRAtEs example wILl sTrIctly be ConfineD on thE Scope of Analysis iTself; withOuT botHERinG on taking pLace or suPporting sIDes.

ThE LaTter, fRom AnotheR pErsPectiVe is thE ReaSon of SelectInG this eXamplE fOr the anaLysis; even it
 energy source in the ener gy mix ofEU'scou ntr ie s, E urop e – from nearp astto not that far future  – is  d i vide d  i n thr ee diff e re n t  ag es .The  a g eof li qui d and s olid fossi l f ue ls dominatio n ,the age of  na tural gas do min ationan d t h e age  of  RESdomina t ion. G oing from  o n e aget o other , is  bei ng succeeded tran s it i onal. While th e agein b et w e enfir st and thi rd , ist he brid e  f r o m  fo s sil fuels toRES.

Alsof orthis s tu dy, Turkis h cho ic e  on  seeking an d ut ilizing p eacefu l  meansb y adopt ing th e s tra tegy of  b ein ga  ga s  t ran s itcountry,  i sa pri oric o n s ider edas a  fact . Of course,suc h ch o ice  is c onsid ered  r ation al, si nce t ar gets both on ge opol itical an d e co nom ic  gain s . Furt her mor e, does  not on l y e xh i b i ts  a realistic logic ,b u talso isin con s is te n cy withmo reneor e a listi c vi e ws ; and in  parti c ul ar  with t he  first  s tag e o f Mor g enth au's v iew on f oreig n  policy (Morge n thau, 1952; H a ni s h ,2 013) .
So, natural ly c o mestheq ue sti o n ofwheth er co u ld Turkey's foreign  p olicyalsobe in consist ency witht h e  secondstag e  o f  Morgenthau'sview. 

In order to answe r the  questio n above,t h e exampl e o f T urk ish d am s (Jongerden, 2 010;  A l-Makhz oom i & Alb dee wy,  20 17;  S tratfor,2016) in  S ou th -E ast ern A n atolia –  i .e.  A tat urk D a m on E uphra tes&Il i suDam onT ig r i s ri ve r– wi llbe  used .

B e for e, ente ring thehar d  cor eof  analys is, is useful  t o provideacou ple of q uick fac ts for the basin-system of Tigr is- Euphr ates  river. L ike  the f act that s ix lit toral  s tat e s  ares h ar ing  t he rivers. F rom  whic h,  Tur key, Sy ria and Iraq are t h e m ajor users of  ri vers ' wa ter s .W hil et hem a jor contributer  to waterre p le nishment o f  bo th  rivers  is Tur key;a lbeit I raq is al so a sign if ican t con tributer t o hydrol ogic diet of Ti g er  rive r ( ~40%).  A ndthe f act th a t t he tw o rive rs , form  an i nv erted tr iangle that bends in abottle necklik e shape f ift y  ki lometers(50k m) away fr omBag hdad;  wh i ch tr iang l ehos t s a s igni f icant num b er  of K ur ds within.B e sid e the  af o rement ione d facts on basins ,  it is also us eful t o b e s t ated  t hat the analys isof T igris-Eu ph rates examp le willst r ictly  be co nfined  on the s co p e of a naly sis  itself;wit ho u t bothe ri ng on tak ingpl ace or  suppo r ting s ides.

The latte r, fr o m  anot h erpersp ec tive is thereason ofselecting t his ex ampl e for  the an al ysis;eve nit
 energy_source in_the energy mix of_EU's countries,_Europe_– from_near_past to not_that far future_– is divided in_three different ages._The_age of liquid and solid fossil fuels domination, the age of natural gas domination_and_the age_of_RES_domination. Going from one age_to other, is being succeeded_transitional. While_the age inbetween first and third, is the_bride_from fossil fuels_to RES.

Also for this study, Turkish choice on seeking_and utilizing peaceful means by adopting_the strategy of_being_a_gas transit country, is_a priori considered as a fact._Of course, such choice is considered_rational, since targets both on geopolitical and_economic gains. Furthermore, does not only_exhibits a realistic logic, but_also is_in consistency with more neorealistic_views; and in_particular with_the first stage_of Morgenthau's view on foreign policy_(Morgenthau, 1952; Hanish,_2013).

So, naturally comes the question of_whether_could Turkey's foreign_policy_also_be in_consistency with the_second_stage of_Morgenthau's_view.

In order to answer the question_above,_the example of Turkish dams (Jongerden, 2010;_Al-Makhzoomi & Albdeewy, 2017;_Stratfor,_2016) in South-Eastern Anatolia_– i.e. Ataturk Dam on_Euphrates & Ilisu Dam on Tigris_river –_will be_used.

Before, entering the hard core of analysis, is useful to provide_a couple of quick facts for_the basin-system of Tigris-Euphrates_river. Like_the_fact that six_littoral_states are_sharing the rivers. From which, Turkey, Syria_and Iraq_are the major users of rivers'_waters. While the major_contributer_to water replenishment of both rivers_is Turkey; albeit Iraq is also_a significant contributer to hydrologic_diet_of_Tiger river (~40%). And the_fact that the two rivers, form_an inverted triangle_that bends in a bottleneck like shape_fifty_kilometers (50km) away from Baghdad; which_triangle_hosts a significant number of Kurds_within.

Beside_the_aforementioned facts on basins, it_is also useful to be stated_that the analysis of Tigris-Euphrates example will strictly be_confined on the_scope of analysis itself; without_bothering_on_taking place or supporting sides.

The latter, from another perspective is_the reason_of selecting this_example for the analysis; even it