Research Article

TURKEY AS A NEW SECURITY ACTOR IN THE HORN OF AFRICA

Volume: 6 Number: 1 July 2, 2024
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TURKEY AS A NEW SECURITY ACTOR IN THE HORN OF AFRICA

Abstract

Due to having unique geographical location, the Horn of Africa is one of the most important strategic regions in the world. Thanks to the geo-political and the geo-economic importance of the region, global and regional actors have continuously maintained their strategic relations with this region throughout history. Despite the existence of structural political, economic, and security crises in the region, significant political and economic transformation has emerged throughout the region after the 2000s. This study argues whether Turkey’s increasing security cooperation with the Horn of Africa has contributed to the political, economic and military transformation of the countries in the region. Since 2011, Turkey has implemented a multi-faceted and proactive foreign policy to strengthen its strategic relations with the Horn of Africa. This article found that that Turkey’s lack of a history of exploitation and active humanitarian aid policy of Turkey in Africa have paved the way for the emergence of the establishment of strong and long-term strategic partnerships with the countries in the Horn of Africa.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

African Studies

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

July 2, 2024

Submission Date

March 12, 2024

Acceptance Date

April 23, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 6 Number: 1

APA
Sıradağ, A. (2024). TURKEY AS A NEW SECURITY ACTOR IN THE HORN OF AFRICA. Akdeniz Havzası Ve Afrika Medeniyetleri Dergisi, 6(1), 7-18. https://doi.org/10.54132/akaf.1451303
AMA
1.Sıradağ A. TURKEY AS A NEW SECURITY ACTOR IN THE HORN OF AFRICA. AKAF. 2024;6(1):7-18. doi:10.54132/akaf.1451303
Chicago
Sıradağ, Abdurrahim. 2024. “TURKEY AS A NEW SECURITY ACTOR IN THE HORN OF AFRICA”. Akdeniz Havzası Ve Afrika Medeniyetleri Dergisi 6 (1): 7-18. https://doi.org/10.54132/akaf.1451303.
EndNote
Sıradağ A (July 1, 2024) TURKEY AS A NEW SECURITY ACTOR IN THE HORN OF AFRICA. Akdeniz Havzası ve Afrika Medeniyetleri Dergisi 6 1 7–18.
IEEE
[1]A. Sıradağ, “TURKEY AS A NEW SECURITY ACTOR IN THE HORN OF AFRICA”, AKAF, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 7–18, July 2024, doi: 10.54132/akaf.1451303.
ISNAD
Sıradağ, Abdurrahim. “TURKEY AS A NEW SECURITY ACTOR IN THE HORN OF AFRICA”. Akdeniz Havzası ve Afrika Medeniyetleri Dergisi 6/1 (July 1, 2024): 7-18. https://doi.org/10.54132/akaf.1451303.
JAMA
1.Sıradağ A. TURKEY AS A NEW SECURITY ACTOR IN THE HORN OF AFRICA. AKAF. 2024;6:7–18.
MLA
Sıradağ, Abdurrahim. “TURKEY AS A NEW SECURITY ACTOR IN THE HORN OF AFRICA”. Akdeniz Havzası Ve Afrika Medeniyetleri Dergisi, vol. 6, no. 1, July 2024, pp. 7-18, doi:10.54132/akaf.1451303.
Vancouver
1.Abdurrahim Sıradağ. TURKEY AS A NEW SECURITY ACTOR IN THE HORN OF AFRICA. AKAF. 2024 Jul. 1;6(1):7-18. doi:10.54132/akaf.1451303

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