Abstract:

The aim of this study is to show that Turkey’s economic and political relations with Georgia, primarily with Azerbaijan, will contribute positively to regional security. Turkey wants to move its relations in the economic and political fields to the security area in a way that will fit the interests of both the three countries; thus it tries to make the South Caucasus a "security zone". Thus, while a balance against the Russian Federation and Armenia in the region will also be achieved, an alliance against future threats from the east will be established. Furthermore, Turkey will also contribute to the preparation of these countries for NATO membership by transferring the knowledge and experience acquired within the framework of NATO membership to Azerbaijan or to Georgia.

Abstract:

The aim of this study is to put forth that including military dimensions to Turkey’s development of economic and political relations with Georgia and Azerbaijan in particular will contribute positively to regional security. Turkey, as a regional power, has been developing its economic and political relations with Georgia and Azerbaijan in particular. Turkey, beginning in the political and economic relations to be appropriate in the interest of all three countries, wants to move into the field of security; thus trying to make the South Caucasus “a security zone.” In this way, Turkey tries to ensure a balance in the region against the Russian Federation and Armenia and also to establish an alliance against threats from the east. Turkey will also contribute to the preparation for the NATO membership of Azerbaijan and Georgia via transferring its acquired knowledge and experience to these countries.

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