An Analysis of the Impact of the Syrian Crisis on Turkey’s Politic-Military, Social and Economic Security

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This study analyzes how the ongoing Syrian Crisis has affected Turkey’s security. It starts with an overview of recent developments in the Middle East in general and in Syria specifically. It then examines the political, military, social, and economic effects of the Syrian Crisis for Turkey’s security. It concludes that the Syrian Crisis represents Turkey’s most challenging security problem since the end of the Second World War as it has had many profound impacts on the country.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• The Syrian Crisis
• Turkey
• security
• refugees
• economic security

Türkiye’nin Politik, Askeri, Sosyal ve Ekonomik Güvenliği Açısından Suriye Krizinin İncelenmesi

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Bu çalışma, devam eden Suriye krizinin Türkiye’nin güvenliğini nasıl etkilediğini analiz etmektedir. Çalışma, özellikle Arap Baharı kapsamında genel olarak Orta Doğu, spesifik olarak ise Suriye ile başlamaktadır. Ardından Suriye’de yaşanan krizin Türkiye’ye yönelik güvenlik etkileri politik, askeri, sosyal ve ekonomik bağlamda ayrıntılı bir biçimde irdelenmektedir. Çalışma, Türkiye üzerindeki ağır etkilerinden dolayı, Suriye krizinin İkinci Dünya Savaşı’nın sona ermesinden bu yana Türkiye’nin güvenliğini etkileyen en ciddi sorun olduğu sonucuna ulaşmaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Suriye Krizi
• Türkiye
• güvenlik
• göçmenler
• ekonomik güvenlik

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