Research Article

Concerns and Regional Developments over Türkiye’s Energy Security

Volume: 19 Number: 38 June 22, 2026
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Concerns and Regional Developments over Türkiye’s Energy Security

Abstract

Türkiye, despite its limited domestic energy resources, occupies a strategically significant geographical position that enhances its role in global energy geopolitics. Situated at the crossroads of energy-rich regions in the Middle East and the Caspian Basin, as well as energy-dependent Europe, Türkiye has become a vital transit route for energy supplies, particularly natural gas. The geopolitical landscape has shifted following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, underscoring Türkiye’s potential importance in strengthening European energy security as the EU seeks to reduce its reliance on Russian energy. Rather than merely serving as an energy transit corridor, Türkiye’s political leadership aims to leverage its geopolitical advantages to enhance domestic energy security and establish the country as a regional energy hub, facilitating trade between international energy market participants.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

International Relations (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 22, 2026

Submission Date

January 26, 2025

Acceptance Date

February 20, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 19 Number: 38

APA
Özdilek, E. (2026). Concerns and Regional Developments over Türkiye’s Energy Security. Gazi Akademik Bakış, 19(38), 315-334. https://doi.org/10.19060/gav.1973716
AMA
1.Özdilek E. Concerns and Regional Developments over Türkiye’s Energy Security. Gazi Akademik Bakış. 2026;19(38):315-334. doi:10.19060/gav.1973716
Chicago
Özdilek, Elif. 2026. “Concerns and Regional Developments over Türkiye’s Energy Security”. Gazi Akademik Bakış 19 (38): 315-34. https://doi.org/10.19060/gav.1973716.
EndNote
Özdilek E (June 1, 2026) Concerns and Regional Developments over Türkiye’s Energy Security. Gazi Akademik Bakış 19 38 315–334.
IEEE
[1]E. Özdilek, “Concerns and Regional Developments over Türkiye’s Energy Security”, Gazi Akademik Bakış, vol. 19, no. 38, pp. 315–334, June 2026, doi: 10.19060/gav.1973716.
ISNAD
Özdilek, Elif. “Concerns and Regional Developments over Türkiye’s Energy Security”. Gazi Akademik Bakış 19/38 (June 1, 2026): 315-334. https://doi.org/10.19060/gav.1973716.
JAMA
1.Özdilek E. Concerns and Regional Developments over Türkiye’s Energy Security. Gazi Akademik Bakış. 2026;19:315–334.
MLA
Özdilek, Elif. “Concerns and Regional Developments over Türkiye’s Energy Security”. Gazi Akademik Bakış, vol. 19, no. 38, June 2026, pp. 315-34, doi:10.19060/gav.1973716.
Vancouver
1.Elif Özdilek. Concerns and Regional Developments over Türkiye’s Energy Security. Gazi Akademik Bakış. 2026 Jun. 1;19(38):315-34. doi:10.19060/gav.1973716