NATO’s Southern Flank: The Evolution of Türkiye’s Strategic Role and Its Implications for Regional Security
This article delves into the progressive development of Türkiye's strategic function within NATO, and what it signifies for regional security along the Alliance's Southern Flank. Türkiye, as a crucial NATO member since 1952, has steadfastly assumed a considerable part in the organization&#...
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Mustafa Süleyman ÖZCAN
2023-12-01
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| description | This article delves into the progressive development of Türkiye's strategic function within NATO, and what it signifies for regional security along the Alliance's Southern Flank. Türkiye, as a crucial NATO member since 1952, has steadfastly assumed a considerable part in the organization's collective defense, thereby bolstering the stability of the region. The article offers a historical review of Türkiye's involvement in NATO, tracking its journey from joining the Alliance during the initial Cold War years to navigating the more intricate security milieu of the post-Cold War era. The focus then shifts to the geopolitical challenges faced by NATO on its Southern Flank, particularly in the Middle East, the Eastern Mediterranean, and the Black Sea region. Within this context, the article analyzes Türkiye's evolving strategic role, including its military capabilities and growing defense industry, diplomacy, and soft power initiatives, as well as its efforts to balance relations with NATO, Russia, and other regional actors. The article also explores Türkiye's strategic decision to acquire the Russian S-400 missile defense system, a move that underscores Türkiye's commitment to diversifying its defense capabilities and enhancing its national security, while also navigating the complex dynamics of international alliances and NATO's evolving security landscape. Subsequently, it discusses the possible advantages and hurdles that could arise from Türkiye's dynamic strategic role in regional security and on NATO's Southern Flank. Key topics addressed include the reinforcement of NATO's defense capabilities, the enhancement of regional security cooperation, and potential strains within the Alliance. The piece wraps up with an evaluation of future prospects for Türkiye's strategic function in NATO and the implications for regional security. This underlines the significance of maintaining a united and adaptable NATO that can adeptly respond to the evolving security challenges in the region. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e6f4f6ab730648a7bc15158b66e51e512024-04-04T02:06:53ZdeuMustafa Süleyman ÖZCANİtobiad2147-11852023-12-011252951296810.15869/itobiad.12935822197NATO’s Southern Flank: The Evolution of Türkiye’s Strategic Role and Its Implications for Regional SecurityBirol Akduman0DOKUZ EYLÜL ÜNİVERSİTESİ, STRATEJİK ARAŞTIRMALAR MERKEZİThis article delves into the progressive development of Türkiye's strategic function within NATO, and what it signifies for regional security along the Alliance's Southern Flank. Türkiye, as a crucial NATO member since 1952, has steadfastly assumed a considerable part in the organization's collective defense, thereby bolstering the stability of the region. The article offers a historical review of Türkiye's involvement in NATO, tracking its journey from joining the Alliance during the initial Cold War years to navigating the more intricate security milieu of the post-Cold War era. The focus then shifts to the geopolitical challenges faced by NATO on its Southern Flank, particularly in the Middle East, the Eastern Mediterranean, and the Black Sea region. Within this context, the article analyzes Türkiye's evolving strategic role, including its military capabilities and growing defense industry, diplomacy, and soft power initiatives, as well as its efforts to balance relations with NATO, Russia, and other regional actors. The article also explores Türkiye's strategic decision to acquire the Russian S-400 missile defense system, a move that underscores Türkiye's commitment to diversifying its defense capabilities and enhancing its national security, while also navigating the complex dynamics of international alliances and NATO's evolving security landscape. Subsequently, it discusses the possible advantages and hurdles that could arise from Türkiye's dynamic strategic role in regional security and on NATO's Southern Flank. Key topics addressed include the reinforcement of NATO's defense capabilities, the enhancement of regional security cooperation, and potential strains within the Alliance. The piece wraps up with an evaluation of future prospects for Türkiye's strategic function in NATO and the implications for regional security. This underlines the significance of maintaining a united and adaptable NATO that can adeptly respond to the evolving security challenges in the region.https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/3127229black sea regioneastern mediterraneangeopolitical challengesnatoregional securitytürkiyenatotürkiyebölgesel güvenlikorta doğudoğu akdenizkaradeniz |
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| title | NATO’s Southern Flank: The Evolution of Türkiye’s Strategic Role and Its Implications for Regional Security |
| title_full | NATO’s Southern Flank: The Evolution of Türkiye’s Strategic Role and Its Implications for Regional Security |
| title_fullStr | NATO’s Southern Flank: The Evolution of Türkiye’s Strategic Role and Its Implications for Regional Security |
| title_full_unstemmed | NATO’s Southern Flank: The Evolution of Türkiye’s Strategic Role and Its Implications for Regional Security |
| title_short | NATO’s Southern Flank: The Evolution of Türkiye’s Strategic Role and Its Implications for Regional Security |
| title_sort | nato s southern flank the evolution of turkiye s strategic role and its implications for regional security |
| topic | black sea region eastern mediterranean geopolitical challenges nato regional security türkiye nato türkiye bölgesel güvenlik orta doğu doğu akdeniz karadeniz |
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