The document discusses Turkey's foreign policy with neighboring countries and major global powers. It analyzes Turkey's relations with immediate neighbors like Greece, Bulgaria, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Syria, Iraq, and Iran. It then examines Turkey's foreign policy within the region, covering its strategic partnerships with NATO and the EU as well as relations with Ukraine, Russia, Israel, China, and the US. The key focus is on analyzing Turkey's bilateral political, economic, security, and trade cooperation with these countries.
Foreign Policy Analysis of Turkey's Relations with Neighboring Countries
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2. Introduction
Foreign Policy Analysis with Immediate Neighbours
Foreign Policy Analysis within the Region
Foreign Policy Analysis with US and China
Application of Foreign Policy Model
Conclusion
5. Introduction
Ottoman Empire spread from the
Southeastern Europe to the gates of
Vienna
including present day Hungary, the
Balkan Region, Greece and parts of
Ukraine
portion of the Middle East now
occupied by Iraq, Syria, Israel, and
Egypt; North Africa as far west as
Algeria; and large parts of Arabian
Peninsula.
6. Introduction
Why empire was Diminished?
How the new Turkey formed by Kamal Ata Turk
was different from Ottoman Empire?
Convert Ottoman Empire into a Secular,
Modern Nation State
Ran Turkey as a one-party state
Women received equal civil and political
rights
7. Introduction
Independence of Turkey
Birth of Republican of Turkey, 29 October
1923
military campaigns waged by the Turkish
National Movement
Partition of Ottoman empire
8. Introduction
Black Sea to the north;
Georgia to the northeast
Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Iran to the east
Iraq to the southeast
Syria the Mediterranean Sea to the south
the Aegean Sea to the west
Greece and Bulgaria to the northwest
Cyprus is located off the south coast
Introduction
Introduction
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10. West and North West
-Greece
•Commercial and economic relations with Greece
have also gained momentum since 1999.
•The bilateral trade doubled between 2010 and
2014.
•The bilateral trade volume decreased in 2015 and
2016.
•Stock of direct Turkish investments in Greece,
including the investments via the other European
countries amounts to approximately 500 million
USD
West and North West
-Bulgeria
•Turkey and Bulgaria are two friendly, neighborly
and allied countries. momentum since 1999.
•Turkey has supported the integration of Bulgaria
with Euro-Atlantic structures.
•Bulgaria joined NATO in March 2004 and became
member of the EU as of 1 January 2007.
•added the NATO alliance dimension to
strengthening bilateral economic
11. East and North East
-Georgia
•Turkey recognized the independence of Georgia
on 16 December 1991.
•The Protocol on Establishment of Diplomatic
Relations between the two countries was signed
on 21 May 1992
•.
•Turkey has been the biggest trade partner of
Georgia since 2007
•Another important issue on the bilateral agenda is
the return process of Ahıska Turks to their
homeland.
12. East and North East
-Armenia
•Turkey being one of the first countries to recognize
the independence of Armenia on 16 December
1991
•Turkey invited Armenia to join the Black Sea
Economic Cooperation (BSEC) .
•direct trade from Turkey to Armenia;
highway/railway and airway connections
13. East and North East
• Azerbaijan
•Turkey's relations with Azerbaijan is multifaceted
and at strategic level
•.
•The Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic is of
great importance for Turkey's relations with
Azerbaijan,.
•Turkey contributes to efforts aimed at the
resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict within
Azerbaijan's territorial integrity and sovereignty
through peaceful means.
14. South and South East
• Cyprus
•Settlement of the Cyprus issue in 2004
•.
•Turkish Cypriot side despite several negative
elements, could not be put in effect due to Greek
Cypriot side's rejection..
•The Cyprus issue based on established United
Nations parameters..
15. South and South East
• Syria
•Turkey bilateral relations with another important
neighbor Syria.
•Turkey Foreign policy vis-a-vis Syria supports the
shaping of the future of this country in line with the
legitimate aspirations of its people and
maintenance of her territorial integrity
•Transition will consolidate the ground for Turkey-
Syria relations with the advantage of close and
special ties between our peoples.
16. South and South East
• Iran
• bilateral relations between the Islamic Republic
of Iran and the Republic of Turkey.
• complex and characterized by periods of both
tension and cooperation.
• Both countries are fighting for influence in the
Middle East through supporting opposing
proxies as part of a proxy conflict.
• Iran and Turkey have very close trade and
economic relations..
17. South and South East
• Iraq
• Turkey carries out intense endeavors both in
bilateral and international for a
• Iraq can establish its political unity and territorial
integrity
• ensure that Iraq can ascertain its own defense
• Turkey, maintains close contact with all political
groups and aims to deepen her relations with
Iraq in a multidimensional manner
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19. Foreign Policy Analysis within the Region
Turkey’s Relations with NATO and EU.
Strategic partnership with NATO and EU
Agreed framework with two organization
Mutual support, Complementary, Transparency
more efficiently existing risks and threats..
20. Foreign Policy Analysis within the Region
Turkey’s Relations with Ukraine
Relation Establish b/w Turkey and Ukraine,
1990
Turkey is a Member of NATO, Ukraine is a
Candidate
Both countries are Black Sea For and BSEC
members
Number of Ukrainian refugees in Turkey has
reached up to 85,000..
21. Foreign Policy Analysis within the Region
Turkey’s Relations with Russia
Dissolution of Soviet Union in 1991
Russia became Turkeys largest provide of
energy
purchase Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile
system in September 2017,
Russia is an important trade partners of Turkey.
Trade volume between two states has reached
26,309 billion USD in 2019, with Turkey's 3,854
billion USD worth of exports and 22,454 billion
USD imports..
22. Foreign Policy Analysis within the Region
Turkey’s Relations with Russia
Dissolution of Soviet Union in 1991
Russia became Turkeys largest provide of
energy
purchase Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile
system in September 2017,
Russia is an important trade partners of Turkey.
Trade volume between two states has reached
26,309 billion USD in 2019, with Turkey's 3,854
billion USD worth of exports and 22,454 billion
USD imports..
23. Foreign Policy Analysis within the Region
Turkey’s Relations with Israel
Israel–Turkey relations were formalized in March
1949
Relations deteriorated after the 2008–09 Gaza
War and the 2010 Gaza flotilla raid.
secret meeting to negotiate restoration of
diplomatic relations.
Israeli-Turkish trade rose 26% to $2 billion in first
half of 2011 from $1.59 billion in 2010.
Turkey purchases high-tech defense equipment
from Israel,
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25. Foreign Policy Analysis within the Region
Turkey’s Relations with China
China is a founding member of the Shanghai
Cooperation Organization while Turkey is a
dialogue partner.
Turkey's affiliation with the Western defense
alliance
In 2000, China and Turkey's total bilateral
commerce crossed $1 billion for the first time.
The People's Bank of China transferred $1 billion
to Turkey in June 2019 to aid the Turkish
economy.
Ballistic missile development since the 1990s,
26. Foreign Policy Analysis within the Region
Turkey’s Relations with Us
• U.S. and NATO bases in Turkey furnished a prime
strategic gain towards the Soviet Union
• fast deployment operations within side the Gulf
region
• Turkish decision maker's notion in their personal
protection needs.