Abstract:
Due
to having unique geographical location, the Horn of Africa is one of the most
important strategic regions in the world. Thanks to the geo-political and geo-economic importance of the region, global and regional actors have
continuously maintained their strategic relations with this region throughout
history. Despite the existence of structural political, economic, and security
crises in the region, significant political and economic transformation has
emerged throughout the region after the 2000s. This study argues whether
Turkey’s increasing security cooperation with the Horn of Africa has
contributed to the political, economic, and military transformation of the
countries in the region. Since 2011, Turkey has implemented a multi-faceted and
proactive foreign policy to strengthen its strategic relations with the Horn of
Africa. This article found that Turkey’s lack of a history of exploitation
and active humanitarian aid policy of Turkey in Africa have paved the way for
the emergence of the establishment of strong and long-term strategic
partnerships with the countries in the Horn of Africa.
Keywords:
Turkey, AK Party, Africa, Horn of Africa, Security, Foreign Policy
Citation:
Sıradağ,
A. (2024). “Turkey as a New Security Actor in the Horn of Africa,” Afrika
Havzası ve Afrika Medeniyetleri Dergisi, 6(1): 7-18.
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https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/akaf/issue/85984/1509431
