Back to Search Start Over

Turkish foreign policy under Erdogan: A change in international orientation?

Authors :
Haugom, Lars
Source :
Comparative Strategy; 2019, Vol. 38 Issue 3, p206-223, 18p
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

There have been significant changes in Turkish foreign policy under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in particular since the 2016 military coup attempt. The changes have resulted in a strong focus on national security, an assertive style in policy implementation, a preference for transaction-based relations, and a quest for more strategic autonomy. Two main arguments are made: First, these features of policy represent both change and continuity when compared with earlier periods in Turkish foreign policy. The novelty under Erdogan is primarily in how the features are combined. Second, the changes do not represent a shift in Turkey's overall international orientation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01495933
Volume :
38
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Comparative Strategy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
137032652
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/01495933.2019.1606662