Energy Geopolitics and Policies: The Case of Türkiye

Authors : İdris Demir, Sevda Korhan Barış

Pages : 97-108

Doi:10.36222/ejt.1680126

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Publication Date : 2025-07-01

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :This article aims to analyze energy geopolitics and policies in a historical, global, and national context through the case of Türkiye and to highlight the impact of energy on economic growth, security, and foreign policy. In this context, how access to energy resources shapes geopolitical balances is specifically analyzed. The relationship between energy resources and political power from the Industrial Revolution to the present day is analyzed, with a particular focus on the strategic role of oil and natural gas. In addition, concepts such as energy security, resource diversity, and geographical distribution are analyzed within the framework of international relations. The actors of global energy policies, the factors affecting the decision-making processes of these actors, and the systematic effects of energy crises are presented with examples. In the context of Türkiye, some of the advantages of the country\\\'s geographical location are analyzed within the framework of its role in energy transit routes and its dependence on imports. In addition, Türkiye\\\'s strategic and policy objectives, such as increasing domestic production, ensuring resource diversification, and shifting towards renewable energy, are included. This study offers a unique assessment of Türkiye\\\'s energy policy, examining it not only in terms of its geographical location but also at the intersection of energy transition, sustainability, and foreign policy. Through a thematic analysis method based on policy documents, a holistic relationship between energy investments, diplomatic initiatives, and security strategies has been revealed. The findings obtained in this context demonstrate that Türkiye\\\'s energy projects carry not only technical but also geopolitical implications.
Keywords : Enerji Jeopolitiği, Enerji Politikaları, Enerji Güvenliği, Küresel Enerji Politikaları, Türkiye'nin Enerji Politikaları

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