Turkey's Foreign Policy under Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Regional Conflicts, Hegemonic Ambitions, and Patterns of Behaviour

This book fills a gap in the research on Turkish foreign policy by providing a comprehensive and comparative analysis of said policy with regard to conflicts, and its far-reaching implications. The comparative approach pursued offers a unique perspective on Turkey’s evolving role in conflicts and its balancing act between power projection, diplomatic engagement, and regional and global dynamics. It illustrates how Turkey projects power, shapes diplomatic relationships, and adapts to the continuously changing global and regional circumstances. At the same time, it highlights the flexibility and complexity of Turkish foreign policy, demonstrating how the government safeguards its interests and skillfully balances conflicting objectives. This comparative analysis is also used to examine and assess the impacts of Turkey’s influence on multiple levels, allowing essential conclusions to be drawn regarding the conditions under which peaceful or military foreign policy prevails and the factors that drive action.