RECONSTRUCTION OF AFGHANISTAN AND THE ROLE OF TURKEY
RECONSTRUCTION OF AFGHANISTAN AND THE ROLE OF TURKEY

Summary/Abstract: This article provides an overview of international efforts for reconstruction in Afghanistan, then highlights and examines Turkey’s contributions within this larger context of international assistance. In so doing, the article attempts to contribute to the neglected literature on Turkey’s role over Afghanistan. International efforts for the reconstruction in Afghanistan continue nearly a decade. In parallel to international efforts, Turkey has both military and non-military contributions to Afghanistan. Recently the priority in Turkish foreign policy over Afghanistan is given to improving regional cooperation in order to negotiate on how to work more efficiently for bringing peace, security and stability to Afghanistan, particularly offering a trilateral dialogue between Turkey, Afghanistan and Pakistan. The article argues that Turkey is following an eclectic approach in Afghanistan in which it combines security interests with the societal aspects that is developing the Afghan society. It is concluded that with diplomatic initiatives, training efforts and economic projects the role of Turkey in post-conflict reconstruction of Afghanistan is constructive.

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