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TÜRKİYE’S ASIA ANEW INITIATIVE, CONNECTIVITY PROJECTS IN EURASIA AND TÜRKİYE-MONGOLIA RELATIONS

Year 2024, Volume: 8 Issue: 1, 59 - 70, 26.06.2024
https://doi.org/10.58640/asyar.1481435

Abstract

This article analyzes Türkiye’s growing engagement with Asia, exploring its recent initiatives and evolving relationships in the region. Beginning with an examination of Türkiye’s Asia Anew Initiative, this article examines Türkiye’s connectivity projects across Eurasia. Furthermore, it delves into the institutionalization of relations within the Organization of Turkic States. The article then focuses on the relations between Türkiye and Mongolia, highlighting their deep-rooted historical and cultural connections. The article discusses Türkiye's proactive role in promoting the 'Middle Corridor', envisioning Türkiye as a pivotal logistics and energy hub linking Europe and Asia. It examines Türkiye’s efforts to enhance connectivity and institutionalize relations in the region. Emphasizing Türkiye's broader engagement with Asian countries, the article advocates for strengthened cooperation between Türkiye and Mongolia. This article argues that collaboration between Turks and Mongols holds significant potential in the present context. Strengthening cooperation between Türkiye and Mongolia is crucial, particularly in fostering connectivity projects, bolstering economic ties, and ensuring regional peace and stability.

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TÜRKİYE'NİN YENİDEN ASYA GİRİŞİMİ, AVRASYA'DA BAĞLANTISALLIK PROJELERİ VE TÜRKİYE-MOĞOLİSTAN İLİŞKİLERİ

Year 2024, Volume: 8 Issue: 1, 59 - 70, 26.06.2024
https://doi.org/10.58640/asyar.1481435

Abstract

Bu makale, Türkiye'nin Asya bölgesindeki son girişimlerini ve Asya’yla gelişen ilişkilerini analiz etmektedir. Türkiye'nin Yeniden Asya Girişimi'nin incelenmesiyle başlayan bu makale, Türkiye'nin Avrasya genelindeki bağlantısallık projelerini değerlendirmektedir. Türk Devletleri Teşkilatı içerisindeki ilişkilerin kurumsallaştırılması konusu da makalede incelenmektedir. Makale daha sonra Türkiye ile Moğolistan arasındaki ilişkilere odaklanarak, iki ülke arasındaki köklü tarihi ve kültürel yakınlıklara dikkat çekmektedir. Türkiye'nin 'Orta Koridor' projesini tartışan makale, Türkiye'nin kendisini Avrupa ile Asya'yı birbirine bağlayan önemli bir lojistik ve enerji merkezi olarak konumlandırmasını da analiz etmekte ve Türkiye'nin bölgedeki bağlantısallığı artırma ve ilişkileri kurumsallaştırma çabalarını incelemektedir. Türkiye'nin Asya ülkeleriyle geliştirdiği daha geniş kapsamlı ilişkilerinin vurgulandığı makale, Türkiye ile Moğolistan arasındaki işbirliğinin güçlendirilmesini, iki ülke arasındaki işbirliğinin önemli bir potansiyel taşıdığını savunmaktadır. Türkiye ile Moğolistan arasındaki işbirliğinin güçlendirilmesi, özellikle bağlantısallık projelerinin geliştirilmesi, ekonomik bağların güçlendirilmesi, bölgesel barış ve istikrarın sağlanması açısından büyük önem taşımaktadır.

References

  • “Turkic World Vision 2040”, available at https://turkicstates.org/assets/pdf/haberler/turkic-worldvision-2040-2396-97.pdf (19 January, 2024).
  • Adar, S. (2022). “Turkey’s Eurasian Ambitions at a Time of Geopolitical Uncertainty”, CEPS Explainer, available at https://cdn.ceps.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022-05_Turkeys-Eurasian-ambitions.pdf. (18 July, 2023).
  • Akçay, N. and Changgang G. (2023). “Turkiye’s Middle Corridor and China’s BRI: Identification and Assessment”. Insight Turkey. 25 (1), 63-74.
  • Alaranta, T. and Silvan K. (2022). “Turkey in Central Asia: Possibilities and Limits of A Greater Role”, FIIA: Finish Institute of International Affairs, Briefing Paper, no.328, available at https://www.fiia.fi/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/bp328_toni-alaranta-kristiina-silvan_turkey-incentral-asia.pdf. (17 December, 2023).
  • Aydın, Y. (2022). “Turkey and Central Asia: One Nation, Six States?”, Qantara.de, available at https://en.qantara.de/content/turkey-and-central-asia-one-nation-six-states. (25 December, 2023).
  • Baba, G. and Erşen E. (2023). “Turkey and the Greater Eurasian Partnership: Opportunities and Challenges in ‘Amalgamated’ Regionalism”. Uluslararası İlişkiler Dergisi. 20 (79), 123-141.
  • Türkiye’s Asia Anew Initiative, Connectivity Projects in Eurasia and Türkiye-Mongolia Relations 69
  • Chuluunbaatar, T. (2021). “Tarihi Komşular Moğolistan ve Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Arasındaki İkili İlişkiler ve Stratejik Ortaklık Olanakları”. Asya Araştırmaları Uluslararası Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. 5 (2), 165-178.
  • Devonshire-Ellis, C. (2023). “Turkiye’s Multileteral Trade with Central Asia: Current Situation and Future Prospects”, Silk Road Briefing, available at https://www.silkroadbriefing.com/news/2023/05/22/turkiyes-multilateral-trade-with-central-asiacurrent-situation-and-future-prospects/ (26 January, 2024).
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  • Eldem, T. (2022). “Russia’s War on Ukraine and the rise of the Middle Corridor as a third vector of Eurasian connectivity: Connecting Europe and Asia via Central Asia, the Caucasus and Turkey”, SWP Comment (64/2022), 28.10.2022, available at https://www.swp-berlin.org/10.18449/2022C64/ (9 December, 2023).
  • Gupta, P. K. (2022). “Organization of Turkic States: An Instrument of Turkey’s Central Asia Policy”, Vivekananda International Foundation, August 29, 2022, available at https://www.vifindia.org/article/2022/august/29/organization-of-turkic-states-an-instrument-ofturkeys-central-asia-policy#_ednref8 (14 December, 2022).
  • Haas, D. (2023). “An Alternative to Russia and China: Turkey’s Role in the South Caucasus and Central Asia”, Emerging Europe, June 28, 2023, available at https://emerging-europe.com/news/an-alternativeto-russia-and-china-turkeys-role-in-the-south-caucasus-and-central-asia/ (11 February, 2023).
  • Hussain, E. (2021). “The Belt and Road Initiative and the Middle Corridor: Complementarity or Competition?”. Insight Turkey. 23 (3), 233-250.
  • Kahveci, H. and Kuşçu Bonnenfant, I. (2023). “Turkish Foreign Policy Towards Central Asia: An Unfolding of Regionalism and Soft Power”. All Azimuth. 2 (2), 195-218.
  • Kalan, E. (2018). “Moğolistan’ın Türkiye ile Türk Dünyası İlişkilerindeki Yeri ve İlişkilerin Geleceğine Yönelik Yeni Perspektifler”, Millî Politikalar Enstitüsü, 19.12, 2018, available at http://www.turpav.org/milli-politikalar-enstitusu/dis-politika/mogolistan-in-turkiye-ile-turk-dunyasiiliskilerindeki-yeri-ve-iliskilerin-gelecegine-yonelik-yeni-p.html (16 June, 2023).
  • Konarzewska, N. (2021). “The ‘Dostluk’ Deal: Boosting Pan-Turkic Energy Cooperation”, The Turkey Analyst, June 1, 2021, available at https://www.turkeyanalyst.org/publications/turkey-analystarticles/item/666-the-dostuk-deal-boosting-pan-turkic-energy-cooperation.html (17 May, 2022).
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  • Mendee, J. (2020). The Belt and Road Initiative and Mongolia, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Mongolia, Mongolian Institute for Innovative Policies.
  • Sarıkaya, Y. (2021). “Türki Cumhuriyetler’den Türk Devletleri Teşkilatı’na 30 Yılın Muhasebesi”, TASAV Dış Politika ve Güvenlik Araştırmaları Merkezi, Değerlendirme No:38, 20 Aralık 2021, https://www.tasav.org/index.php/turki-cumhuriyetler-den-turk-devletleri-teskilati-na-30-yilinmuhasebesi.html (12 Decemner, 2022).
  • Ulagpan, Y. (2021). “Belt and Road Initiative: Opportunities and Challenges for Mongolia”. The AsiaPacific Journal. 19 (3).
  • Uyar, M. (2020). Moğollar ve Türkler: Tarihsel Bağlar. İstanbul: Ötüken Yayınları.
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Primary Language English
Subjects International Relations (Other)
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İdil Tunçer Kılavuz 0000-0002-9226-0584

Publication Date June 26, 2024
Submission Date May 9, 2024
Acceptance Date June 5, 2024
Published in Issue Year 2024 Volume: 8 Issue: 1

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APA Tunçer Kılavuz, İ. (2024). TÜRKİYE’S ASIA ANEW INITIATIVE, CONNECTIVITY PROJECTS IN EURASIA AND TÜRKİYE-MONGOLIA RELATIONS. Asya Araştırmaları Uluslararası Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 8(1), 59-70. https://doi.org/10.58640/asyar.1481435
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