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Influence of Foreign Military Bases on Bilateral Relations: Institutional, Strategic and Cultural Impacts

Yabancı Askerî Üslerin İkili İlişkiler Üzerine Etkisi: Kurumlar, Strateji, Kültür

Ali Gök(GAZİANTEP ÜNİVERSİTESİ, İSLAHİYE İKTİSADİ VE İDARİ BİLİMLER FAKÜLTESİ, KAMU YÖNETİMİ BÖLÜMÜ)0000-0002-0734-459X
Tolga Sakman(Diplomatik İlişkiler ve Politik Araştırmalar Merkezi (DİPAM))0000-0002-2659-9694
Pages
323–349
Publication Date
2023-12-30
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More importantly, they play a significant role in shaping political and social influence following the original establishment purposes of the base.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Foreign military bases, while serving political interests, are viewed as a primary tool for exerting political power and are integral to the implementation of security-based policies at both national and international levels.
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Key Findings & Data:This study aims to comprehensively examine foreign military bases, emphasizing their institutional role in cultural interaction, which, in turn, shapes strategy development and societal acceptance.
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Conclusion & Impact:More importantly, they play a significant role in shaping political and social influence following the original establishment purposes of the base.
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⚙️Variables:Yabancı askerî üs · Yurtdışı askerî üs · İkili ilişkiler

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Foreign military bases, while serving political interests, are viewed as a primary tool for exerting political power and are integral to the implementation of security-based policies at both national and international levels. However, these bases, perceived as instruments of political power, have multifaceted effects on political, military, economic, and socio-cultural aspects for both the base owner and the host state. This study aims to comprehensively examine foreign military bases, emphasizing their institutional role in cultural interaction, which, in turn, shapes strategy development and societal acceptance. This cultural dimension is a crucial component of bilateral relations. The main objective of the study is to examine the impact of foreign military bases on local society, political structure, and state and regional security, analyze within a historical framework, and draw inferences regarding their operational functionality. It is evident that military bases offer opportunities that extend beyond their official mandates, allowing them to thrive in the host country by leveraging their public and social influence. More importantly, they play a significant role in shaping political and social influence following the original establishment purposes of the base.

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Yabancı askerî üsler, siyasi çıkarlara hizmet etmekle birlikte, siyasi gücü kullanmanın temel araçlarından biri olarak görülmekte, ulusal veya daha geniş kapsamlı bakış açısıyla güvenlik temelli politikaların uygulanmasında yer almaktadır. Ancak siyasi güç olarak algılanan üslerin hem üs sahibi hem de ev sahibi devlet açısından bir takım siyasi, askerî, ekonomik ve sosyokültürel etkileri ortaya çıkmaktadır. Bu çalışmada kurumsal olarak yabancı askerî üslerin ikili ilişkilerde önemli bir yer alan strateji geliştirme ve toplumsal kabulü sağlayan kültürel etkileşim üzerinden ele alınması planlanmıştır. Çalışmanın temel hedefi ise yurtdışında üs sahibi olan devletlerin, bu üsler aracılığıyla ve ikili ilişkiler üzerinden yerel toplum ve siyasi yapı ile devlet ve bölge güvenliğine etkilerinin incelenmesidir. Çalışmada yabancı askerî üslerin etkileri tarihsel çerçevede ele alınmış olup, üslerin işlevselliği hakkında bir çıkarımda bulunulmaya çalışılmıştır. Üslerin resmi varlık şekil ve nedenlerinden çok öte imkânlar tanıdığı, böylece ev sahibi ülkede kamusal ve toplumsal etkilerini kullanarak başta varlıklarını başarılı şekilde sürdürmeleri ve daha da önemlisi üssün asıl kuruluş amaçlarına uygun şekilde siyasi ve toplumsal etkilerini hayata geçirmeleri için alan açtığı görülmektedir.

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Gök, A., Sakman, T. (2023). Influence of Foreign Military Bases on Bilateral Relations: Institutional, Strategic and Cultural Impacts. İstanbul Üniversitesi Sosyoloji Dergisi, Cilt: 43 Sayı: 2, 323–349. https://doi.org/10.26650/SJ.2023.43.2.0045

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