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Insight Turkey > Issues | Türkiye - Africa Relations - Summer 2024 / Volume 26, Number 3

Türkiye - Africa Relations



Editor's Notes


Editor's Note | Summer 2024
The current edition of Insight Turkey undertakes a comprehensive examination of Türkiye’s Africa policy, encompassing bilateral, regional, continental, and global perspectives, with a specific focus on the past two decades. Additionally, in the context of the ongoing Gaza conflict in the Middle East, we are pleased to present three off-topic commentaries that offer an in-depth analysis of recent developments pertaining to Gaza and the wider region. In this special edition, our objective is to furnish our readers with valuable insights through comprehensive deliberations and a range of perspectives on the aforementioned subjects.  


Commentaries


Gaza War: New Opportunities and Challenges for Iran
The Iranian decision not to immediately retaliate against Israel for the assassination of Hamas...

Sinwar’s Rise in Hamas: An In-depth Analysis of Internal Dynamics and Regional Interactions
This commentary examines the implications of Yahya Sinwar’s election as the new head of Hamas...

‘Solidarity of Action:’ Is Africa Reclaiming Its Historic Role as the Center of Palestinian Solidarity?
Solidarity against the colonial regime is one of the keys to overcoming the oppressor. This is...

The Terrorist Networks and Their Posing Threats: The Case of the Horn of Africa
This study examines the evolution and impact of terrorist networks in the Horn of Africa,...

Türkiye Multilateral Relationship: The Case of East Africa, IGAD, and EAC
The 21st century geopolitical landscape has experienced a significant shift towards...


Articles


Questioning the West and Creating an Alternative: China’s and Türkiye’s Similar Approaches toward Africa
Several actors have turned their attention to Africa, and the continent is becoming a focal point...

Nigeria-Türkiye Relations: A Multifaceted Partnership in the 21st Century
This analysis examines the partnership between Nigeria and Türkiye, two nations with substantial...

Türkiye-Alliance of Sahel States Relations: A Preliminary Appraisal
This article documents a preliminary appraisal of Türkiye’s relations with the newly formed...

Türkiye’s Foreign Relations with Regional Blocs in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Case of AU and ECOWAS
Strong foreign relations among nations are crucial for fostering global stability, economic...

Türkiye’s Vision for Africa: Humanitarian Diplomacy and Development Cooperation
This article aims to analyze Türkiye’s humanitarian diplomacy and development cooperation...

25 Years of Türkiye’s Media Initiatives in Africa
Since around 2005, Türkiye has focused on establishing close relations with African countries,...

Türkiye’s Security Policy in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Constructivist Analysis
Türkiye’s comprehensive, pragmatic, multi-dimensional, and multi-stakeholder strategy towards...

The Quest for Balance: Historical Background of Türkiye-Africa Relations
The potential and problems in Africa have attracted the attention of several actors, including...


Review Article


An Overview of Türkiye's Africa Policy: Historical Background, Strategic Diplomacy, and Future Prospects
As part of a multifaceted foreign policy, Türkiye has strengthened its relations with African countries by focusing on political, economic, humanitarian, and cultural cooperation. In 1998, the Turkish government introduced the African Initiative Policy, which laid the foundation for the country’s growing influence, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. Türkiye reached a significant milestone in 2005, known as the “Year of Africa,” when it became an observer member of the African Union (AU). With the AU’s recognition of Türkiye as a strategic partner by 2008, its influence and cooperation with Africa has substantially increased.


Book Reviews


Digital Media and Refugeehood in Contemporary Australia
The book, Digital Media and Refugeehood in Contemporary Australia, by Arianna Grasso, examines...

Hindu Nationalism in the Indian Diaspora: Transnational Politics and British Multiculturalism
The book, structured around the central theme of Hindu identity and its manifestations in various...

Islam and the Arab Revolutions: The Ulama between Democracy and Autocracy
This book, Islam and the Arab Revolutions: The Ulama between Democracy and Autocracy, by Usaama...

China and Iran Readjust Relations: Economic Implications of the Suspended Nuclear Deal
The suspension of the Iran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA) during the Trump Administration was a significant...

Rethinking Modernity Postcolonialism and the Sociological Imagination
Throughout the book, Bhambra employs intext citations to support her arguments and engage with...

How States Think: The Rationality of Foreign Policy
In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Mearsheimer reinforced his 2014...

Why Liberalism Failed?
The book contends that the failures of liberalism are not due to deviations from its principles...

Kenneth Waltz: An Intellectual Biography
Kenneth Waltz: An Intellectual Biography provides an illuminative reading of Waltz’s early life,...

Sustainable Health in Low and Middle Income Countries: Achieving SDG3 in the (Post) Pandemic World
The book analyzes low- and middleincome countries (LMICs) with a main focus on Sustainable...

The Lumumba Plot: The Secret History of the CIA and a Cold War Assassination
The book is a comprehensive look at the shadowy activities and political assassinations of the...


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