Rol Teorisi Çerçevesinden Türkiye’nin NATO’ya Üyelik Süreci: Bir Dış Politika Analizi
Journal: DergiPark (Istanbul University)
Year: 2025

This study analyzes Türkiye’s accession to NATO through the framework of Role Theory, focusing on the transformation of its foreign policy identity and role conceptions. In line with the premises of Role Theory, states’ foreign policy behaviors are shaped by both the structural constraints of the international system and the internal perceptions and identity constructions of decision-makers. In this context, the study examines Türkiye’s post–World War II transition from “active neutrality” to “l