FRANCE-TÜRKİYE INFLUENCE RIVALRY IN THE MAGHREB: GEOPOLITICAL IMPLICATIONS OF ALGERIA’S COLONIAL CRIMES LAW

Öz

This study aims to analyze the geopolitical implications of Algeria’s proposed Colonial Crimes Law within the context of the influence rivalry between France and Türkiye in the Maghreb region. The research examines how colonial memory is transformed into a legal and symbolic instrument that shapes contemporary foreign policy strategies and power competition. Employing a qualitative research design, the study is based on the analysis of official state documents, international organization reports, parliamentary records, and foreign policy discourses. The findings demonstrate that the law does not merely represent an attempt at historical reckoning but functions as a strategic tool that undermines France’s regional legitimacy while facilitating Türkiye’s emergence as an alternative partner in the Maghreb. The analysis reveals that memory politics and legal frameworks have become integral components of contemporary geopolitics, complementing traditional military and economic power instruments. In conclusion, the Algerian case illustrates how post-colonial memory is mobilized as a normative and strategic resource in international relations, offering an original contribution to the study of Maghreb geopolitics and post-colonial power competition..

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Maghreb
• France
• Türkiye
• Algeria
• Colonial Memory
• Geopolitical Rivalry

Destekleyen Kurum

No institution has supported this study.

Etik Beyan

The author declares that ethical rules have been adhered to in all stages of the preparation of this study. In the event that a contrary situation is detected, the Journal of Public Administration and Policies bears no responsibility, and all responsibility belongs to the author of the study.

MAGHRİP'TE FRANSA-TÜRKİYE NÜFUZ REKABETİ: CEZAYİR'İN SÖMÜRGE SUÇ YASASININ JEOPOLİTİK YANSIMALARI

Öz

Bu çalışma, Cezayir tarafından gündeme getirilen Sömürge Suçları Yasası’nın Mağrip bölgesindeki Fransa–Türkiye nüfuz rekabeti üzerindeki jeopolitik etkilerini analiz etmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Araştırma, sömürge geçmişinin hukuki ve sembolik araçlar yoluyla güncel dış politika ve güç mücadelesine nasıl dönüştürüldüğünü incelemektedir. Nitel araştırma yöntemine dayanan çalışmada resmi devlet belgeleri, uluslararası örgüt raporları, parlamenter metinler ve dış politika söylemleri analiz edilmiştir. Bulgular, söz konusu yasanın yalnızca tarihsel bir hesaplaşma girişimi olmadığını, aynı zamanda Fransa’nın bölgesel meşruiyetini zayıflatan ve Türkiye’nin alternatif bir ortak olarak öne çıkmasını kolaylaştıran stratejik bir araç işlevi gördüğünü ortaya koymaktadır. Çalışma, hafıza politikalarının ve hukuki düzenlemelerin klasik askeri ve ekonomik güç unsurlarına eklemlenerek çağdaş jeopolitik rekabetin ayrılmaz bir parçası haline geldiğini göstermektedir. Sonuç olarak, Cezayir örneği, post-kolonyal hafızanın uluslararası ilişkilerde normatif

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Mağrip
• Fransa
• Türkiye
• Cezayir
• Sömürge Hafızası
• Jeopolitik Rekabet

Destekleyen Kurum

Çalışmayı destekleyen hiçbir kurum olmamıştır.

Etik Beyan

Bu çalışmanın tüm hazırlanma süreçlerinde etik kurallara uyulduğunu yazar beyan eder. Aksi bir durumun tespiti halinde Kamu Yönetimi ve Politikaları Dergisinin hiçbir sorumluluğu olmayıp, tüm sorumluluk çalışmanın yazarına aittir.

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