Turkey’s Strategic Role in European Energy Security: Implications of the Energy Sector for Political Cooperation
Journal: The near East and Georgia
Year: 2025

Turkey’s strategic location between energy-producing regions and Europe positions it as a central actor in European energy security. The Southern Gas Corridor has enhanced Turkey’s role as a transit hub, allowing the European Union to diversify its gas supplies and reduce dependence on Russia. Despite diversification efforts, Turkey remains dependent on Russian gas, which accounted for 42.3% of total imports in 2024, creating political tensions with the EU. This dual reality highlights the compl