People’s Alliance vs. Nation Alliance | Who Offers What in Turkish Foreign Policy?

This analysis discusses the significance of the 2023 Turkish election in terms of its impact on Turkish foreign policy. The election is viewed as a turning point due to the significant differences between the foreign policy paradigms of the two main electoral alliances, the People’s Alliance (PA) and the Nation Alliance (NA). The PA’s foreign policy paradigm has been largely recognizable, with an assertive stance developed after encountering a nationwide terrorism wave and regional security competition. This stance has consolidated the power of the PA politically and sociologically. On the other hand, the NA perceives this assertive foreign policy as costly and suggests an alternative foreign policy approach. The election outcome will determine the direction of Turkish foreign policy, with the PA representing continuity and the NA advocating for change. This paper provides a comparative analysis of the specific and singular foreign policy topics and files, as well as the paradigms guiding the foreign policy preferences of both alliances on a macro level.

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