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Turkish Foreign Policy Towards Central Asia: An Unfolding of Regionalism and Soft Power

Hayriye KAHVECİ
Işık KUŞÇU BONNENFANT
Pages
195–218
Publication Date
2023-06-16
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We argue that Central Asia has provided a unique opportunity for Turkey to reshape its foreign policy on regional terms by utilizing its soft power resources for the first time, the experience later serving as a model for other regions.

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Objective & Hypothesis:The end of the Cold War brought about new challenges and opportunities for Turkey in redesigning its foreign policy.
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Key Findings & Data:After three decades, Turkey’s engagement with the Central Asian republics has gradually increased and reached a level at which Turkey is capable of effectively combining its soft and hard power capabilities within regional parameters.
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Conclusion & Impact:We argue that Central Asia has provided a unique opportunity for Turkey to reshape its foreign policy on regional terms by utilizing its soft power resources for the first time, the experience later serving as a model for other regions.
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📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Turkey · foreign policy · regionalism

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The end of the Cold War brought about new challenges and opportunities for Turkey in redesigning its foreign policy. The independence of the Central Asian countries, with which Turkey shares common cultural, historical, and linguistic features, prompted Turkey to rapidly adapt to the new environment in the post- Cold War world order. After three decades, Turkey’s engagement with the Central Asian republics has gradually increased and reached a level at which Turkey is capable of effectively combining its soft and hard power capabilities within regional parameters. This article critically analyzes 30 years of Turkish foreign policy in Central Asia with a focus on its regionalism and soft power elements. We argue that Central Asia has provided a unique opportunity for Turkey to reshape its foreign policy on regional terms by utilizing its soft power resources for the first time, the experience later serving as a model for other regions.

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KAHVECİ, H., BONNENFANT, I. K. (2023). Turkish Foreign Policy Towards Central Asia: An Unfolding of Regionalism and Soft Power. All Azimuth: A Journal of Foreign Policy and Peace, Cilt: 12 Sayı: 2, 195–218. https://ajindex.com/articles/945023

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