Vestnik RUDN. International RelationsVestnik RUDN. International Relations2313-06602313-0679федеральное государственное автономное образовательное учреждение высшего образования «Российский университет дружбы народов имени Патриса Лумумбы» (РУДН)10787Research ArticleHE ROLE OF TURKEY IN EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN BY AMERICAN RESEARCHERSChmyrevaV ATheory and History of International Relations Chairvera1305@mail.ruPeoples’ Friendship University of Russia150320143859509092016Copyright © 2014, Chmyreva V.A.2014The article analyzes the main approaches developed by American analysts in research centers - the “think tanks” and universities of the United States, concerning the role of Turkey in the eastern Mediterranean in the context of the events taking place in the region at the moment. Despite the fact that there is no consensus on the future role of Turkey as an ally of the United States and NATO in the region among American experts, the need for the direct involvement of the White House in the resolution of regional conflicts is not in doubt and is determined by strategic interests of the USA in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East.research centersthe scientific community of United Statesforeign policyinternational relationsTurkeyUSASyriaMediterraneanEastern Mediterraneanисследовательские центрынаучное сообщество СШАвнешняя политикамеждународные отношенияТурцияСШАСирияСредиземноморский регионВосточное Средиземноморье