ABSTRACT
When Turkey began its accession talks with the European Union for membership on 3 rd October 2005, this constituted an important step for both Turkey's and the European Union's foreign policy. The accession negotiations between Turkey and the EU are particularly important for assessing the EU's normative power. This chapter proposes that Turkey's accession to the EU would greatly benefit the EU's foreign policy in the Caucasus region, which would enhance the EU's power. It argues that the EU's European Neighbourhood Policy encountered serious challenges from the Caucasus region, specifically in Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia. The most critical argument is that the EU's civilian power in the region would be greatly enhanced by the contributions that Turkey would bring to Europe. Finally, it deals with the question of whether Turkey's foreign policy towards the Caucasus enhances the EU's foreign policy and specifically the European Neighbourhood Policy. It also assesses the Turkish role in advancing the EU's foreign policy.
