Turkish Foreign Policy from A Neoclassical Realist Pespective: An Analysis of Energy Policy in the Post-2000 Period
Journal: Mersin Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi
Year: 2025

Since 1923, the foreign policy of the Republic of Turkey has generally been shaped by the understanding of preserving the status quo. Although there have been small-scale problems with neighboring countries and other states, the issues have been tried to be resolved through diplomatic means. In the study, Turkey's energy foreign policy after 2000 was examined within the framework of neoclassical realist theory. The main research question of the study was determined as "What is the role of the in