THE TURNING POINT OF THE FOREIGN POLICY OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKIYE: TURNING EAST

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INTRODUCTION regions. Its involvement in mediation efforts and In recent years, the Republic of Turkiye has conflict resolution initiatives in these areas has expressed its desire to transform into a secular garnered attention from influential global state, moving away from its historical status as a players[1]. This unique positioning gives Turkiye predominantly religious country. The question the potential to significantly influence regional remains: can Turkiye achieve this goal? To answer affairs and shape the future course of events in the this question, it is essential to examine several region. important aspects. While geopolitical factors are undoubtedly crucial, Geopolitical Context: Turkiye's strategic location as they are not the only determinants of Turkiye's a bridge between Europe and Asia makes it a future. Other factors such as economic significant player in the complex dynamics of the development, social stability, and political reforms Middle East, North Africa, and the South Caucasus also play significant roles in determining Turkiye's https://www.theamericanjournals.com/index.php/tajpslc 23 THE USA JOURNALS THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED SCIENCES (ISSN – 2689-0992) VOLUME 06 ISSUE06 path towards becoming a modern, secular state. A as it allows them to establish mutually beneficial second significant factor is Turkiye’s geostrategic relationships and partnerships. In this regard, the position as a member of NATO. This has a Republic of Turkiye also commits to utilizing soft significant impact on the global stage, as Turkiye is power in its foreign relations. Its soft power has second in terms of military strength within NATO, particular significance not only within the Turkic- after the United States[2]. Turkiye also has one of speaking community but also extends to Europe, the top five military bases in the world and is a key Africa, and the Arab world. This influence stems member of the G20. The country’s growing and from the deep sense of patriotism and nationalism stable economy supports a robust geoeconomic fostered among Turkish communities abroad[7]. framework, making Turkiye a crucial member of The President of Turkiye rarely uses English at the global economy. Its geoeconomic significance summits or other international events, preferring lies in its role as a strategic conduit for oil and gas to communicate in Turkish instead. Turkiye is a transportation between Europe and Asia[3]. This significant candidate for regional leadership in the makes it a key player in global trade. In today’s Muslim world, with the necessary resources and international relations, Turkiye plays a critical role potential to achieve this position. The country has in economics, trade, and energy. Its importance in the potential to become one of the most significant these areas makes it a valuable ally for some nations globally, but in order to achieve this status, countries and a rival for others[4]. Ankara must first address domestic challenges and Following the end of the Cold War, Turkiye's issues related to Syria, Iraq, and Palestine, as well concept of the "Turkic world," frequently espoused as maintain a delicate geopolitical balance with during religious ceremonies by Turkish officials, major global powers. This essay will explore some has propelled the country to the forefront as a crucial aspects of Turkiye's foreign policy. catalyst for new forms of integration. In order to LITERATURE REVIEW achieve this, Turkiye has devised a series of strategies and initiatives[5]. In the process of preparing this study, we have consulted the scholarly works and publications of For example, Turkiye is the founding member and various international and local experts. Of driving force behind the Organization of Turkic particular note are the contributions of Uzbek States (OTS), which has emerged as a key player in scholars who have researched the formation of shaping geopolitical dynamics in the Eurasian Turkiye's foreign policy and its conceptual legal region. The OTS has become an important platform framework. These include A.Kasimov, A.Jalilov, for cooperation among Turkic-speaking countries, H.Azimov, M.Abdurazzokova, N.Kasimova, promoting economic, cultural, and political ties B.Imamov, A.Sharipov, between them. In today's globalized world, it has become clear that military solutions to conflict are S.Buranov and S.Jurayev. often insufficient. This is evident in the case of the Additionally, we have reviewed the works of United States-led capitalist system during the Cold notable Turkish scholars, such as Ali Balçi, Tevfik War, which effectively defeated socialist countries Rüştü Aras, Yücel Bozdağıoğlu, Kadir Sancak, like the former Soviet Union[6]. Mehmet Seyfettin Erol and Yavuz Güler. The Today, nations are turning to more sophisticated research has also considered the articles of Russian methods of influence, recognizing the limitations of scholars V.A.Avatkov, D. Urmanov, and solely relying on militar