Historical aspect of Turkey’s multi-vector regional policy (Central Asia)

Azmukhanova Aiman; Mirzahan Egamberdiyev

doi:10.32523/2664-5157-2024-3-14-30

Authors

Azmukhanova Aiman L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
Mirzahan Egamberdiyev Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32523/2664-5157-2024-3-14-30

Keywords:

Turkey, Turkic world, counterbalance, Russia, China, European Union, ‘Central Corridor’, geopolitics, integration

Abstract

Turkey is seeking to enhance its influence within the Turkic world, which Russia views as a zone of its interests and China is rapidly entering it. This move by Turkey gives rise to concerns on the part of Russia and China. However, contradictory interests and geopolitical developments in the region render Turkey more prominent on the global stage. In particular, the geopolitical struggle for spheres of influence between the United States, Russia and China has created opportunities for Turkey, which enhances its stature on the international stage. As a full member of the Organization of Turkic States, along with neighboring countries such as Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, and with Turkmenistan and Hungary as observers, Turkey’s importance within the organization is further reinforced, particularly in Central Asia. In this context, this article focuses on the position of Turkey, which is rapidly integrating in the Turkic world, enabling it to confront the interests of Russia and China. Based on specific analyses and agreements reached within the Organization of Turkic States, as well as the results of integration processes, the article attempts to explore the role of the ‘Central Corridor’ as an alternative to the transcontinental trade route.

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Azmukhanova Aiman, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University

Candidate of Historical Sciences, Associate Professor

Mirzahan Egamberdiyev, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

Doctor of Historical Sciences, assos.prof.

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