Turkey’s Black Sea Policy: Between “Russian Lake” and “NATO’s Backyard
Turkey’s Black Sea Policy: Between “Russian Lake” and “NATO’s Backyard
Author(s): Yevgeniya GaberSubject(s): Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy, Geopolitics, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: PIC Promotion of the Intercultural Cooperation
Keywords: Turkey’s Black Sea Policy; Russian Lake; NATO;
Summary/Abstract: After the illegal annexation of Crimea, as well as Russia’s military campaigns in Georgia, eastern Ukraine, and most recently Syria and Libya, Turkey’s role in the Black Sea basin has considerably increased both for the regional countries and for the NATO allies. This article will focus on Turkey’s evolving stance in the region, starting with a short overview of historical preconditions, looking at the recent developments, and ending with a brief analysis of the newly emerging trends that will most likely shape Ankara’s regional policy in the mid-term future.
Journal: Ukraine Analytica
- Issue Year: 2020
- Issue No: 01 (19)
- Page Range: 43-52
- Page Count: 10
- Language: English