Türkiye-Africa Relations: A Case Study of Somalia, Nigeria and Libya from Humanitarian and Security Perspectives
Journal article
Authors | Fakuade, D. |
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Abstract | This paper explores Türkiye’s relations with Africa, focusing on Somalia, Nigeria and Libya from both humanitarian and security perspectives. To do so, the study employs the concept of soft power in relation to the security and humanitarian policies that Türkiye has adopted on the African continent. Though Türkiye has no significant colonial history on the continent like other European countries, its relations with Africa in recent decades are no secret and continue to strengthen against all odds. From a relationship that stems from historical links with the Ottoman Empire to more promising and positive impacts on the continent in recent years, it is important to understand these ties amidst the increasing distaste expressed by some African nations towards the West. Using examples of Türkiye’s security and humanitarian deployment in Somalia, Nigeria and Libya, it is perhaps no surprise to perceive the relationship between Türkiye and African nations as a dichotomy between humanitarian and security. |
Keywords | Türkiye-Africa Relations; Türkiye-Somalia Relation; Humanitarian Aids |
Year | 2023 |
Journal | Insight Turkey |
Journal citation | 25 (3), pp. 51-62 |
Publisher | Insight Turkey |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.25253/99.2023253.4 |
Web address (URL) | https://www.insightturkey.com/commentaries/turkiye-africa-relations-a-case-study-of-somalia-nigeria-and-libya-from-humanitarian-and-security-perspectives |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Controlled |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 2023 |
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Deposited | 01 Jul 2024 |
https://repository.derby.ac.uk/item/q2zw6/t-rkiye-africa-relations-a-case-study-of-somalia-nigeria-and-libya-from-humanitarian-and-security-perspectives
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