Ankara : The Department of International Relations, Bilkent University, 2008.Thesis (Master's) -- Bilkent University, 2008.Includes bibliographical references leaves 89-96.Since the 1990s, concerns about Uyghur secessionism have taken increasing
world media and official attention. This new situation has been heightened since the
incident of 9/11 with not only the presence of the U.S. in Central Asia but also
attempt of Chinese government to link Uyghur secessionism to global terrorism. This
thesis aims to examine the Uyghur secessionism, which continues from the times of
the Qing Dynasty to the present day. The thesis provides historical background and
the case studies of Barın and Gulca in 1990s on what led to contemporary tensions
between the Uyghur and the PRC. After examining the historical underpinning of
Eastern Turkistan conflict, it also attempts to analyze current state of the Uyghur
secessionism as an international issue, particularly after the incident of 9/11.Baek, SoohyeM.S
