NEO-OTTOMANISM IN TURKEY'S FOREIGN POLICY:
A POLISH PERSPECTIVE
NEO-OTTOMANISM IN TURKEY'S FOREIGN POLICY:
A POLISH PERSPECTIVE
Author(s): Artur Adamczyk, Goran IlikSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Geography, Regional studies, Regional Geography, International Law, Political Sciences, Civil Society, Governance, Diplomatic history, Islam studies, Comparative Studies of Religion, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy, Welfare systems, Politics and law, Politics and communication, Politics and religion, Politics and society, History and theory of political science, Comparative politics, Inter-Ethnic Relations, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, Philosophy of Law, EU-Legislation, Geopolitics, Politics and Identity, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Institute for Research and European Studies - Bitola
Keywords: Neo-Ottomanism; Turkey; Poland; Foreign Policy
Summary/Abstract: The main objective of this article is to analyze the impact of Ankara’s reference to the legacy of the Ottoman Empire on contemporary Turkish foreign policy and the attitude of Poland towards such a reversal in Turkish diplomacy. Turkey is now more aware that it has no chance of gaining European Union membership. In this situation, Ankara has begun to emphasize its Eurasian character and is trying to build its influence in the region, in particular among eastern and southern neighbors. To have a greater impact on its neighbors, Turkey refers to the legacy of the Ottoman Empire. The weakening of Ankara's political relations with the western world is particularly worrisome for Poland, which appreciates Turkey's geostrategic position and its role in the European security system. The greatest concern among Poles is caused by the political and economic rapprochement between Ankara and Moscow. What also disturbs Poles is the fact that Turkey, which had made pro-democratic efforts, is departing from the principles fundamental to Europeans.
Journal: Journal of Liberty and International Affairs
- Issue Year: V/2019
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 108-121
- Page Count: 14
- Language: English