Turkey's Foreign Policy Narratives: Implications of Global Power Shifts

This book explores Turkey's foreign policy narratives in a period of global power shifts, analyzing how international and national historical processes shape Turkey's position in world politics. It covers topics such as Kemalist modernization, Islamic conservative views, relations with non-Western countries, and Turkish narratives of the Syrian war and COVID-19-pandemic. It is intended for scholars of international relations and European and Middle Eastern politics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 24 January 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of Turkey's foreign policy narratives during a period of significant global power shifts. By delving into international and national historical processes, the author sheds light on the narrative frameworks and traditions that shape Turkey's position in the world politics. Furthermore, the book analyzes how global power dynamics, such as the rise of China, impact Turkey's increasingly active and complex foreign policy and the associated narratives. The book covers a wide range of topics, including Kemalist modernization, Islamic conservative perspectives on the New World Order, Turkey's relations with non-Western countries like Russia and China, and Turkish narratives surrounding the Syrian war and the COVID-19 pandemic. Designed for scholars of international relations and European and Middle Eastern politics, this book also appeals to anyone with an interest in Turkish history and politics.

Introduction:
The book explores Turkey's foreign policy narratives during a period of significant global power shifts, focusing on the interplay between international and national historical processes. By examining the narrative frameworks and traditions that shape Turkey's position in the world, the author aims to understand how global power dynamics, such as the rise of China, impact Turkey's increasingly active and complex foreign policy and the associated narratives.

Chapter 1: Kemalist Modernization and the Search for Identity:
The first chapter delves into the historical roots of Turkey's foreign policy, tracing the emergence of Kemalist ideology and its influence on Turkey's modernization efforts. The author discusses the challenges and contradictions inherent in the Kemalist project, including the struggle to reconcile secularism with Islamic values and the desire to integrate into the Western world. The chapter also explores the impact of the Cold War on Turkey's foreign policy, particularly the country's alignment with NATO and its involvement in the conflicts in the Middle East.

Chapter 2: Islamic Conservative Views of the New World Order:
In the second chapter, the author examines Islamic conservative views of the New World Order and their implications for Turkey's foreign policy. The author discusses the rise East-West divide and the rise of China as a global power, and how these developments have shaped Turkey's approach to international relations. The chapter also explores the role of religion in Turkish foreign policy, particularly the influence of the Muslim Brotherhood and other religious organizations on Turkey's relations with the West and the Middle East.

Chapter 3: Turkey's Relations with Non-Western Countries:
The third chapter explores Turkey's relations with non-Western countries, particularly Russia and China. The author discusses the historical background, cultural, and economic factors. The chapter also analyzes the challenges and opportunities presented by Turkey's relations with these countries, including the potential for cooperation and conflict. The author also explores the role East-West divide and the rise East-West divide and the rise of China as a global power, and how these developments have shaped Turkey's approach to international relations.

Chapter 4: Turkish Narratives of the Syrian War and the COVID-19 Pandemic:
The fourth chapter examines Turkish narratives of the Syrian war and the COVID-19 pandemic. The author discusses the historical background, political, and social context of these events, and how they have shaped Turkey's foreign policy. The chapter also analyzes the challenges and opportunities presented by these events, including the potential for cooperation and conflict. The author also explores the role.

Conclusion:
In conclusion, this book provides a comprehensive exploration of Turkey's foreign policy narratives during a period of significant global power shifts. By examining the interplay between international and national historical processes, the author sheds light on the narrative frameworks and traditions that shape Turkey's position in the world politics. The book analyzes how global power dynamics, such as the rise of China, impact Turkey's increasingly active and complex foreign policy and the associated narratives. The book covers a wide range of topics, including Kemalist modernization, Islamic conservative perspectives on the New World Order, Turkey's relations with non-Western countries like Russia and China, and Turkish narratives surrounding the Syrian war and the COVID-19 pandemic. Designed for scholars of international relations and European and Middle Eastern politics, this book also appeals to anyone with an interest in Turkish history and politics.

Weight: 291g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030926502
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022