Türkiye’s Economic Policy Toward Iraq (2014-2024)
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.21271/zjlp.23.40.7Keywords:
Türkiye, Iraq, Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), Economic policy, and Security Economic Events.Abstract
This study examines Türkiye's economic policies toward Iraq from 2014 to 2024. It outlines Türkiye’s strategic goals and initiatives in energy, trade, infrastructure, and regional security. Employing a neorealist theoretical framework, the research explores how Türkiye has utilized economic measures to bolster its regional influence and safeguard national interests. Additionally, the analysis emphasizes Türkiye’s position as a transit hub for energy and trade and its involvement in infrastructure initiatives as a pathway for development. The study also considers the influence of significant events such as the rise of ISIS, the Kurdistan Region's independent oil exports, the 2017 independence referendum in the Kurdistan Region, Türkiye's military actions in northern Iraq, and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Turkish economic policymaking in Iraq. The findings highlight the intricate nature of economic policies intertwined with geopolitical factors, providing a deeper understanding of Türkiye's efforts to build interdependence with Iraq while addressing its regional challenges.
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