Turkey's Influence Strategy towards the Caucasus Countries and Its Potential Economic Implications
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The study focuses on the economic impacts of Turkey’s projects in the Caucasus and the associated challenges.Development projects such as the Silk Road, the Zangazur corridor, and TIKA initiatives serve as tools to enhance Turkey’s influence in the region.These projects have contributed to infrastructure development, energy transport, and trade between Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.Turkish military expenditure has strengthened political and military influence in the Caucasus, but it has also imposed a burden on the domestic economy.Oil and gas pipelines play a crucial role in consolidating Turkey’s position as a regional energy hub.Turkish economic projects support regional stability and reduce dependence on Russia and Iran for energy and transportation. The continued exclusion of Armenia from economic projects heightens tensions and threatens regional security.Turkey’s economic activities enhance cultural and political influence in the Caucasus, transforming relations into a multidimensional strategic partnership. Logistics development and trade corridors strengthen economic integration between Turkey and the beneficiary countries.The study concludes that comprehensive policies including all Caucasus countries are necessary to sustain Turkey’s influence and prevent future conflicts.
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