Critical Readings of Turkey's Foreign Policy

This book explores selected topics in contemporary Turkish foreign policy to understand and critically analyze the ideas, discourses, actors, processes, and structures in foreign policymaking. It provides a compilation of chapters on the critical analysis of Turkey's changing positionality and foreign policy identity, drawing on the tools and perspectives of critical theories and approaches in international relations and relevant disciplines.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 322 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into selected topics related to contemporary Turkish foreign policy, aiming to provide a deep understanding and critical analysis of the ideas, discourses, actors, processes, and structures that shape this policy. It serves as a valuable resource for readers seeking to comprehend Turkey's evolving positionality and foreign policy identity. By drawing upon the tools and perspectives offered by critical theories and approaches in international relations and relevant disciplines, the book offers a comprehensive exploration of the dramatic metamorphoses that occurred in Turkish foreign policy during the period of the Justice and Development Party's rule and their ongoing implications.

The first chapter delves into the historical background and contextual factors that have shaped Turkey's foreign policy over the past several decades. It examines the country's geopolitical location, economic interests, cultural heritage, and political ideologies, highlighting the key drivers and influences that have shaped its foreign policy choices.

The second chapter explores Turkey's foreign policy objectives and strategies during the Justice and Development Party's rule. It examines the party's vision for the country's role in the world, its foreign policy priorities, and the tools and approaches it has employed to achieve its goals. The chapter also discusses the challenges and criticisms that have been leveled against the party's foreign policy, including concerns about its authoritarianism, human rights abuses, and regional interventions.

The third chapter examines Turkey's relations with its neighbors and regional actors. It explores the country's complex relationships with Russia, the United States, the European Union, the Middle East, and North Africa, analyzing the dynamics of cooperation, conflict, and cooperation. The chapter also discusses Turkey's efforts to promote regional stability and security, including its involvement in peacekeeping missions and its attempts to mediate conflicts in the region.

The fourth chapter examines Turkey's foreign policy towards the European Union and the United States. It explores the country's efforts to join the European Union, its negotiations with the EU, and the challenges and criticisms it has faced during the process. The chapter also discusses Turkey's relations with the United States, including the bilateral relationship, the conflicts in Syria and Iraq, and the recent tensions between the two countries.

The fifth chapter examines Turkey's foreign policy towards the Middle East and North Africa. It explores the country's involvement in the Syrian civil war, its support for opposition groups, and its efforts to promote stability and democracy in the region. The chapter also discusses Turkey's relations with other Middle Eastern and North African countries, including Israel, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia.

The sixth chapter examines Turkey's foreign policy towards Asia and the Pacific. It explores the country's relations with China, Japan, and South Korea, analyzing the dynamics of cooperation, conflict, and competition. The chapter also discusses Turkey's efforts to expand its economic and political influence in the region, including its participation in the Belt and Road Initiative and its involvement in regional security organizations.

The seventh chapter examines Turkey's foreign policy towards Africa. It explores the country's relations with African countries, including its support for development initiatives, its involvement in peacekeeping thekeeping missions, and its efforts to promote stability and security in the region. The chapter also discusses Turkey's challenges and criticisms in its engagement with Africa, including concerns about its human rights the rights abuses, and its reliance

The eighth chapter examines Turkey's foreign policy towards the United Nations and other international organizations. It explores the country's efforts to promote its interests and values in the United Nations and other international organizations, including its membership in the United Nations Security Council, its involvement in peacekeeping peacekeeping missions, and its efforts to promote human rights and humanitarian law. The chapter also discusses Turkey's challenges and criticisms in its engagement with the United Nations and other international organizations, including concerns about its authoritarian international human rights abuses, and its support for authoritarian regimes.

The ninth chapter examines Turkey's foreign policy towards the Middle East and North Africa. It explores the country's relations with Israel, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, analyzing the dynamics of cooperation, conflict, and competition. The chapter also discusses Turkey's efforts to expand its economic and political influence in the region, including its participation in the Belt and Road Initiative and its involvement in regional security organizations.

The tenth chapter examines Turkey's foreign policy towards Asia and the Pacific. It explores the country's relations with China, Japan, and South Korea, analyzing the dynamics of cooperation, conflict, and competition. The chapter also discusses Turkey's efforts to expand its economic and political influence in the region, including its participation in the Belt and Road Initiative and its involvement in regional security organizations.

The eleventh chapter examines Turkey's foreign policy towards Africa. It explores the country
This comprehensive book delves into selected topics related to contemporary Turkish foreign policy, aiming to provide a deep understanding and critical analysis of the ideas, discourses, actors, processes, and structures that shape this policy. It serves as a valuable resource for readers seeking to comprehend Turkey's evolving positionality and foreign policy identity. By drawing upon the tools and perspectives offered by critical theories and approaches in international relations and relevant disciplines, the book offers a comprehensive exploration of the dramatic metamorphoses that occurred in Turkish foreign policy during the period, the Justice and Development Party's rule, and their ongoing implications.

The first chapter delves into the historical background and contextual factors that have shaped Turkey's foreign policy over the past several decades. It examines the country's geopolitical location, economic interests, cultural heritage, and political ideologies, highlighting the key drivers and influences that have shaped its foreign policy choices.

The second chapter explores Turkey's foreign policy objectives and strategies during the Justice and Development Party's rule. It examines the party's vision for the country's role in the world, its foreign policy priorities, and the tools and approaches it has employed to achieve its goals. The chapter also discusses the challenges and criticisms that have been leveled against the party's foreign policy, including concerns about its authoritarianism, human rights abuses, and regional interventions.

The third chapter examines Turkey's relations with its neighbors and regional actors. It explores the country's complex relationships with Russia, the United States, the European Union, the Middle East, and North Africa, analyzing the dynamics of cooperation, conflict, and cooperation. The chapter also discusses Turkey's efforts to promote regional stability and security, including its involvement in peacekeeping the missions and its attempts to mediate conflicts in the region.

The fourth chapter examines Turkey's foreign policy towards the European Union and the United States. It explores the country's efforts to join the European Union, its negotiations with the EU, and the challenges and criticisms it has faced during the process. The chapter also discusses Turkey's relations with the United States, including the bilateral relationship, the conflicts in Syria and Iraq, and the recent tensions between the two countries.

The fifth chapter examines Turkey's foreign policy towards the Middle East and North Africa. It explores the country's involvement in the Syrian civil war, its support for opposition groups, and its efforts to promote stability and democracy in the region. The chapter also discusses Turkey's relations with other Middle Eastern and North African countries, including Israel, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia.

The sixth chapter examines Turkey's foreign policy towards Asia and the Pacific. It explores the country's relations with China, Japan, and South Korea, analyzing the dynamics of cooperation, conflict, and competition. The chapter also discusses Turkey's efforts to expand its economic and political influence in the region, including its participation in the Belt and Road Initiative and its involvement in regional security organizations.

The seventh chapter examines Turkey's foreign policy towards Africa. It explores the country's relations with African countries, including its support for development initiatives, its involvement in peacekeeping missions, and its efforts to promote stability and security in the region. The chapter also discusses Turkey's challenges and criticisms in its engagement with Africa, including concerns about its human rights and human rights abuses, and its support for authoritarian regimes.

The eighth chapter examines Turkey's foreign policy towards the United Nations and other international organizations. It explores the country's efforts to promote its interests and values in the United Nations and other international organizations, including its membership in the United Nations Security Council, its involvement in peacekeeping missions, and its efforts to promote human rights and humanitarian law. The chapter also discusses Turkey's challenges and criticisms in its engagement with the United Nations and other international organizations, including concerns about its international human rights abuses, and its support for authoritarian regimes.

The ninth chapter examines Turkey's foreign policy towards the Middle East and North Africa. It explores the country's relations with Israel, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, analyzing the dynamics of cooperation, conflict, and competition. The chapter also discusses Turkey's efforts to expand its economic and political influence in the region, including its participation in the Belt and Road Initiative and its involvement in regional security organizations.

The tenth chapter examines Turkey's foreign policy towards Asia and the Pacific. It explores the country's relations with China, Japan, and South Korea, analyzing the dynamics of cooperation, conflict, and competition. The chapter also discusses Turkey's efforts to expand its economic and political influence in the region, including its participation in the Belt and Road Initiative and its involvement in regional security organizations.

The eleventh chapter examines Turkey's foreign policy towards Africa. It explores the country's relations with African countries, including its support for development initiatives, its involvement in peacekeeping missions, and its efforts to promote stability and security in the region. The chapter also discusses Turkey's challenges and criticisms in its engagement with Africa, including concerns about its human rights and human rights abuses, and its support for authoritarian regimes.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030976392
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022