Türk Devletleri Teşkilatı Kapsamındaki Ekonomik Entegrasyonda Kazakistan’ın Rolü

Year 2025, Volume: 20 Issue: 2, 708 - 732, 27.12.2025

Sharifa Giritlioglu

https://doi.org/10.48145/gopsbad.1751438

Abstract

Kazakistan, Türk Devletleri Teşkilatına (TDT) üye ülkeler arasında ekonomik işbirliğinin geliştirilmesinde kilit bir aktör konumundadır. Geniş coğrafi alanı, stratejik geçiş noktası olarak sahip olduğu konumu ve diğer Türk Devletleriyle paylaştığı güçlü tarihî ve kültürel bağlar sayesinde Kazakistan, hem Doğu ile Batı arasında bir köprü işlevi görmekte hem de bölgesel ekonomik diyaloğun sağlanmasında etkin bir rol üstlenmektedir. Bu çalışma, Kazakistan’ın TDT çerçevesinde ekonomik işbirliğini geliştirmedeki rolünü incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Çalışma, nitel vaka çalışması yöntemiyle yürütülmüş olup, Kazakistan’ın altyapı yatırımları, ticaret ortaklıkları ve çok taraflı işbirliğine olan bağlılığı analiz edilmektedir. Özellikle Kazakistan’ın Trans-Hazar Orta Koridorun geliştirilmesindeki rolü ile ulusal politikalarını bölgesel hedeflerle uyumlu hale getirme çabalarına odaklanılmıştır. Analiz, güncel ticaret verileri, bölgesel politika belgeleri ve hükümetler arası antlaşmalar temelinde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Bulgular, Kazakistan’ın altyapı odaklı pragmatik stratejisinin daha bütünleşik ve ekonomik olarak dirençli bir Türk dünyası için sağlam bir temel oluşturduğunu ortaya koymaktadır. Bununla birlikte Kazakistan, Türk Dünyasındaki etkin rolünü Çin ve Rusya gibi küresel güçlerle sürdürdüğü köklü ilişkilerle dengeleme sorumluluğuyla karşı karşıya olduğu, ancak bu çok boyutlu ilişkiler ağı, Kazakistan’ın bölgesel liderlik kapasitesini artırma potansiyeli taşıdığı değerlendirilmektedir. Makale, Kazakistan’ın coğrafi avantajları, doğal kaynak potansiyeli ve geleceğe dönük kapsayıcı bölgesel işbirliği anlayışı sayesinde, ilerleyen entegrasyon süreçlerinde liderlik pozisyonunu daha da güçlendirebileceği vurgulanmaktadır.

Keywords

Kazakistan , Türk Devletleri Teşkilatı , Ekonomik entegrasyon , Türk Dünyası , Orta Koridor

The Role of Kazakhstan in Economic Integration within the Organization of Turkic States

Abstract

Kazakhstan is a key actor in promoting economic cooperation among the member states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS). With its vast territory, strategic position as the transit hub, and strong historical and cultural ties with other Turkic nations, Kazakhstan functions both as a bridge between East and West and as a facilitator of regional economic dialogue. This study aims to examine Kazakhstan’s role in advancing economic cooperation within the OTS framework. Employing a qualitative case study approach, it analyses Kazakhstan’s infrastructure investments, trade partnerships, and commitment to multilateral collaboration. Particular attention is given to Kazakhstan’s role in developing the Trans-Caspian Middle Corridor and its efforts to align national policies with broader regional objectives. The analysis is based on current trade data, regional policy documents, and intergovernmental agreements. The findings indicate that Kazakhstan’s pragmatic, infrastructure-focused strategy has laid a solid foundation for a more integrated and economically resilient Turkic World. At the same time, Kazakhstan faces the challenge of balancing its active role in the Turkic World with its long-standing relations with global powers such as China and Russia. However, this multi-dimensional network of relations is also seen as a potential asset for enhancing Kazakhstan’s regional leadership capacity. The paper concludes by emphasizing that Kazakhstan’s geographic advantages, resource potential, and forward-looking, inclusive approach to regional cooperation position it to further strengthen its leadership role in future integration processes.

Keywords

Kazakhstan , Organization of Turkic States , Economic integration , Turkic world , Middle corridor

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