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The trajectory of a modified middle power: an attempt to make sense of Turkey’s foreign policy in its centennial
ABSTRACT This article explores the general characteristics of Turkey’s foreign policy in long durée by introducing the concept of a modified middle power. It argues that its historical legacy, the ambiguity of its regional belonging, and its real and constructed pivotal geography have modified Turkey’s ‘middlepowerness’ and led to its in-betweenness. As such, the Turkish Republic, in its 100 years of history, has developed different strategies that aim to both remedy and sustain this in-betweenness. It is argued that this characteristic has been Turkey’s contribution to global politics. Yet, during the AKP rule, especially since the 2010s, Turkey’s in-betweenness has been undermined, ultimately weakening Turkey’s position and role.
期刊介绍:
Turkey is a country whose importance is rapidly growing in international affairs. A rapidly developing democratic state with a strong economy, complex society, active party system, and powerful armed forces, Turkey is playing an increasingly critical role in Europe, the Middle East, and the Caucasus. Given Turkey"s significance and the great interest in studying its history, politics, and foreign policy, Turkish Studies presents a forum for scholarly discussion on these topics and more.