The Turkish government determined to pursue a neutral policy when the Second World War broke
out in 1939 Turkish statesmen used diplomacy as a tool in international relations to maintain their
neutrality. Turkey was one of few countries to sign non-aggression pacts both with Axis and Allies
during the war. However, the survival of Turkish neutrality is a multifaceted phenomenon that
could not be attributed to a single cause or an end. In addition to the determination of the T ...