Emergence of Afro-Turks in Turkish Politics

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Turkish Journal of Diaspora Studies
Volume:1 Issue:1
Emergence of Afro-Turks in Turkish Politics

Emergence of Afro-Turks in Turkish Politics

Authors : Mehmet ÖZKAN

Pages : 7-19

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Publication Date : 2021-03-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Since the mid-2000s, Turkey’s almost forgotten and invisible Africa-rooted Turkish citizens, the Afro-Turks, have come to the surface. Because of their small number, they have never been conspicuous before. However, since 2003, with Turkey’s opening to Africa policy, they have become much more discernable in the Turkish public sphere with festivals and activities. Ankara has also officially supported their activities financially and technically. This article argues that there is a strong link between their emergence as an ethnic minority in Turkey and Ankara’s assertive Africa policy to deepen relations with the continent. The case of Afro-Turks indicates that when foreign policy inclination is matched with domestic policy, even a tiny minority can become more discernable and visible in the political arena.
Keywords : Afro Turks, Turkish Foreign Policy, Africa, Turkey, African Diaspora

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