Hedging as a Security Strategy for Restrained Middle Powers: The Case of Türkiye
Journal: Marmara Üniversitesi Siyasal Bilimler Dergisi
Year: 2025

The growing multipolarity of the international order in recent years has garnered a renewed interest in middle-power behavior in international politics. A similar trend can also be observed in categorizing them based on different factors. This article draws on the distinction between overambitious and restrained middle powers and argues that the hedging strategy can provide a well-suited framework for a distinct restrained middle power identity. The focus will be on Türkiye’s attitude toward Rus