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Turkish-Sudanese Relations: Between the Ottoman Legacy, Culture, and Humanitarian Diplomacy

العلاقات التركية السودانية: بين الموروث العثماني والثقافة والدبلوماسية الإنسانية

Arwa Albasheer(International University of Africa)0009-1000-4103-1317
Pages
201–218
Publication Date
2026-07-05
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Findings reveal that these relations are grounded in inherited cultural and religious dimensions, yet have recently declined after a previous period of prosperity, particularly during the ongoing war.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This paper examines the trajectory of Sudanese-Turkish relations amid regional changes, focusing on the role of culture and humanitarian diplomacy.
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This paper examines the trajectory of Sudanese-Turkish relations amid regional changes, focusing on the role of culture and humanitarian diplomacy. Adopting an expert interview methodology, it reviews the historical background of bilateral relations since the Ottoman era. Findings reveal that these relations are grounded in inherited cultural and religious dimensions, yet have recently declined after a previous period of prosperity, particularly during the ongoing war. The paper recommends strengthening cultural and humanitarian diplomacy, increasing specialized diplomatic representation, and expanding cooperation to support stability in Sudan and Africa.

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Albasheer, A. (2026). Turkish-Sudanese Relations: Between the Ottoman Legacy, Culture, and Humanitarian Diplomacy. Rouya Türkiyyah, Cilt: 15 Sayı: 2, 201–218. https://doi.org/10.36360/1560-015-002-011

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