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Türkiye’s Security Policy in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Constructivist Analysis

Türkiye’s comprehensive, pragmatic, multi-dimensional, and multi-stakeholder strategy towards Africa is commendable for adopting a collaborative approach that aligns well with the region’s needs. This study aims to explore Türkiye’s security relations in Sub-Saharan Africa through a constructivist perspective, focusing on the sub-regions of East Africa, West Africa, and the Sahel Belt. The research employs a qualitative methodology, drawing on official documents, academic literature, reports from international organizations, and discourse analysis to examine Türkiye’s security policy in the region. Türkiye’s security cooperation in Sub-Saharan Africa extends beyond mere military ties, encompassing a holistic strategy that supports regional peace and stability. By enhancing and strengthening these efforts, Türkiye significantly bolsters its standing in Sub-Saharan Africa and contributes to regional security architecture.

Türkiye s Security Policy in Sub-Saharan Africa A Constructivist Analysis
 

 

 

 

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Türkiye has pursued an increasingly vibrant partnership policy with the African countries. Türkiye successfully adopts a conceptual framework of cooperation with African countries that includes all actors and makes use of multiple strategies. This approach that Türkiye adopts towards Africa does not constrain its footprint to that of security defense cooperation; it is anchored through aid and projects of development that target the people directly, expanding the scope further. Türkiye cooperates in humanitarian diplomacy, economy, finance, defense, education, health, and security in addressing its relations with Africa. At present, Türkiye has diplomatic missions in 44 out of the 54 countries located on the African continent. 

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