30 million square kilometers of land... 1.4 billion population... 54 countries... Cultural richness... Natural resources... A significant export market... Today, perhaps the most intriguing and curious continent in the world, even a continent where Turkey is sometimes asked, "What business do we have there?" is Africa... So, what is our business in Africa? SETA Foreign Policy Researcher Tunç Demirtaş explained it for 10/On.
Tunç Demirtaş: "When we look at the last quarter century, Turkey's interest in Africa stands out undeniably. The main reason for us to prepare this content is to understand how Turkey distinguishes itself from other countries in Africa or whether Turkey really has a role in Africa. GZT followers have already shown a serious interest in Africa, and this interest is gradually intensifying.
In this content, we have used sources from the Republic of Turkey's state institutions, sources created by academics, and economic data, as well as indicators and data from TÜİK (Turkish Statistical Institute) and the World Bank to create this content."
In this content, we answered the following questions: How has Turkey's presence in Africa increased? Why is Turkey interested in Africa? Which state leaders have visited Africa and how often? Is Turkey in Africa solely for its own economic gain? Does Turkey have a hidden agenda in Africa? If so, what is it? What are Turkey's objectives in Africa? How much economic gain has Turkey obtained during its presence in Africa? Is the security of African countries important for Turkey? How important is Africa for the Turkish Defense Industry? What sets Turkey apart from other countries in Africa?
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1 июн 2024
