Insight Turkey
Scope & Guideline
Bridging Research and Realities in Political Dynamics
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Turkish Foreign Policy and International Relations:
The journal consistently examines Turkey's role and strategy within the global geopolitical landscape, analyzing its relationships with major powers and regional actors. - Regional Studies and Geopolitics:
Insight Turkey focuses on the dynamics of the Middle East, the Balkans, and Central Asia, providing insights into regional conflicts, cooperation, and historical contexts. - Socio-Economic Issues:
The journal addresses economic policies, migration, and social changes within Turkey, often linking these issues to broader global trends and local implications. - Historical Analysis:
Historical perspectives are a significant feature, with articles exploring Turkey's past and its influence on contemporary politics and society. - Cultural and Identity Studies:
The journal investigates the interplay between culture, identity, and politics, particularly in the context of Turkish society and its diverse communities. - Security Studies:
Insight Turkey explores security challenges, including terrorism, military strategies, and humanitarian crises, particularly in relation to Turkey's national interests.
Trending and Emerging
- Climate Change and Migration:
There is a noticeable increase in articles addressing climate-induced migration, underscoring the intersection of environmental issues with human mobility, especially in the context of Turkey's geographic position. - Geopolitical Rivalry in Eurasia:
Emerging analyses focus on Turkey's strategic position within the context of great power rivalries, particularly concerning Russia and China, reflecting a shift toward a more complex understanding of Eurasian geopolitics. - Humanitarian Crises and Security:
A growing emphasis on humanitarian issues, particularly in conflict zones such as Syria and Palestine, reflects a trend towards understanding security through a humanitarian lens. - Digitalization and Cybersecurity:
The journal is increasingly addressing topics related to digitalization, cybersecurity, and their implications for national security and international relations, highlighting the importance of technology in contemporary geopolitics. - Regional Cooperation Mechanisms:
There is a rising interest in exploring regional cooperation frameworks, such as the Organization of Turkic States, indicating a focus on multilateralism and collective security in regional contexts.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Western-centric Perspectives:
There appears to be a waning focus on strictly Western-centric narratives in international relations, as the journal increasingly emphasizes non-Western viewpoints and the multipolarity of global politics. - Historical Ottoman Studies:
The exploration of Ottoman history as a standalone topic seems to be less prominent, possibly due to a shift towards contemporary issues and modern Turkish identity. - Bilateral Relations with Specific Countries:
While still important, detailed studies on bilateral relations with specific countries, such as Turkey's relations with individual Western nations, seem to be less frequent, indicating a potential pivot towards broader regional analyses.
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