Limited Strategic Cooperation between Romania and Türkiye in the Black Sea Region: Historical Ties and Diverging Interests
Journal: Kırklareli Üniversitesi İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi Dergisi
Year: 2025

This study explores the limited strategic cooperation between Romania and Türkiye, despite their historical ties, geographic proximity, and shared regional interests in the Black Sea area. Although both countries have maintained diplomatic relations since the 19th century and share NATO membership, their strategic alignment remains fragile. Through a qualitative document analysis of academic, diplomatic, and policy sources in Romanian, Turkish, and English, the paper identifies key factors that