European Union's ambition to create the European army and the parade of abbreviations: CFSP, ESDP, CSDP & PESCO

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to have a look at how this story began two decades ago and evolved over time; why there has been no resolution in the deadlock to date, and where do Turkey and the EU stand today. Then, it may be possible to make comments about what the future holds for both Turkey and the EU in these respects.