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
The Iranian decision not to immediately retaliate against Israel for the assassination of Hamas...
This commentary examines the implications of Yahya Sinwar’s election as the new head of Hamas...
Solidarity against the colonial regime is one of the keys to overcoming the oppressor. This is...
This study examines the evolution and impact of terrorist networks in the Horn of Africa,...
The 21st century geopolitical landscape has experienced a significant shift towards...
Articles
Several actors have turned their attention to Africa, and the continent is becoming a focal point...
This analysis examines the partnership between Nigeria and Türkiye, two nations with substantial...
This article documents a preliminary appraisal of Türkiye’s relations with the newly formed...
Strong foreign relations among nations are crucial for fostering global stability, economic...
This article aims to analyze Türkiye’s humanitarian diplomacy and development cooperation...
Since around 2005, Türkiye has focused on establishing close relations with African countries,...
Türkiye’s comprehensive, pragmatic, multi-dimensional, and multi-stakeholder strategy towards...
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
The book, Digital Media and Refugeehood in Contemporary Australia, by Arianna Grasso, examines...
The book, structured around the central theme of Hindu identity and its manifestations in various...
This book, Islam and the Arab Revolutions: The Ulama between Democracy and Autocracy, by Usaama...
The suspension of the Iran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA) during the Trump Administration was a significant...
Throughout the book, Bhambra employs intext citations to support her arguments and engage with...
In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Mearsheimer reinforced his 2014...
The book contends that the failures of liberalism are not due to deviations from its principles...
Kenneth Waltz: An Intellectual Biography provides an illuminative reading of Waltz’s early life,...
The book analyzes low- and middleincome countries (LMICs) with a main focus on Sustainable...
The book is a comprehensive look at the shadowy activities and political assassinations of the...