Abstract:
Turkey’s relations with its neighboring countries are shaped by a combination of historical legacies, geopolitical ambitions, and contemporary challenges. As a key player in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and the Caucasus, Turkey’s foreign policy is multifaceted, involving strategic alliances, economic ties, and security concerns. Relations with Greece are often tense due to territorial disputes in the Aegean Sea. Turkey’s involvement in Syria has significant implications for regional stability and its relations with Russia and Iran. Additionally, Turkey’s ambitions in the Eastern Mediterranean, its role in NATO, and its relationships with the EU and the US further complicate its foreign policy landscape. The dynamics of Turkey’s relations with its neighbors are critical for understanding broader regional security and geopolitical trends.
List of Articles (2022-2024):
- “Turkey-Greece Relations: Aegean Disputes and Diplomacy” – BBC News, January 2022.
- “Turkey’s Role in the Syrian Conflict” – Al Jazeera, February 2022.
- “Turkey-Russia Relations: Strategic Cooperation and Rivalry” – Reuters, March 2022.
- “The Impact of Turkey’s Eastern Mediterranean Policies” – The Guardian, April 2022.
- “Turkey and Iran: Regional Rivals and Partners” – Foreign Affairs, May 2022.
- “Turkey’s NATO Membership: Challenges and Opportunities” – Defense News, June 2022.
- “Turkey-EU Relations: Migration and Beyond” – EU Observer, July 2022.
- “Economic Ties between Turkey and Its Neighbors” – Bloomberg, August 2022.
- “Turkey’s Influence in the Caucasus” – Euronews, September 2022.
- “The Role of Turkey in Middle Eastern Politics” – Middle East Eye, October 2022.
- “Turkey’s Domestic Politics and Foreign Policy” – The Economist, November 2022.
- “Energy Politics: Turkey’s Strategic Pipelines” – Energy Policy Journal, December 2022.
- “Human Rights and Turkey’s International Relations” – Human Rights Watch Report, January 2023.
- “Turkey’s Military Modernization and Regional Security” – Military Times, February 2023.
- “Turkey’s Relations with the Kurdish Regional Government” – Reuters, March 2023.
- “The Impact of US-Turkey Relations on Regional Stability” – Council on Foreign Relations, April 2023.
- “Turkey’s Soft Power and Cultural Diplomacy” – Pew Research Center Report, May 2023.
- “The Future of Cyprus: Unresolved Issues and Prospects” – The Diplomat, June 2023.
- “Turkey’s Engagement in African Politics” – African Affairs Journal, July 2023.
- “Turkey and the Black Sea Geopolitics” – Asia Times, August 2023.