Overview of Economic Relationships between Türkiye and Turkic Republics

Yıl 2025, Cilt: 25 Sayı: 4, 657 - 678, 04.11.2025

Cemal Zehir , Merve Vural Allaham

https://doi.org/10.21121/eab.20250403

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In the wake of the Soviet Union's collapse in 1991, the Turkic Republics, sharing a common history, languages, and cultures, embarked on establishing political and economic ties. Numerous scholarly inquiries have since delved into the economic connections and collaborations between these amicable nations. This study endeavors to contribute to the evolving landscape of research on the integration of these Turkic Republics by tracking the growth and development of academic studies concerning Türkiye's economic relations and cooperations with Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Employing a bibliometric analysis approach, we delve into the theoretical foundations that underpin these academic investigations. Our analysis focuses on 119 publications drawn from the academic database Web of Science, spanning the years 1993 to 2023. These studies predominantly lean towards the utilization of econometric models and quantitative methods in their exploration of the economic relationships. Remarkably, the most frequently cited journals emerge from the domains of energy, environment, and sustainability, suggesting a clear thematic concentration. However, it is worth noting that the range of subjects covered in the research remains relatively limited, presenting a promising avenue for further exploration and diversification in future studies.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Bibliometric analysis , Economic relations of Turkic Republics , Trade cooperation between Turkic Republics , Economic relations of Turkish States , Turkish States

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