القواعد العسكرية التركية في بعض الدول العربية للمدة من (2002-2017)
The Turkish Military Bases in Some Arab Countries During the Period from (2002-2017)
- الباحث
- عمر سالم حسن علي
- المشرف
- حامد محمد طه السويداني
- الجامعة
- جامعة الموصل
- الكلية / القسم
- كلية التربية للعلوم الإنسانية / التاريخ
- الشهادة
- ماجستير
- السنة
- 2024
- لغة الرسالة
- عربي
- الكلمات المفتاحية
- القواعد العسكرية التركية; الدول العربية; السياسة الخارجية التركية; التاريخ الحديث
Abstract
After 1998, Turkish foreign policy witnessed a significant shift towards the Arab world and North Africa, based on the multidimensional "1998 Turkish Opening Plan" strategy to enhance its influence in these areas politically, diplomatically, economically, and militarily. This led to the strengthening of its military presence in the region. Turkey also signed several military agreements with various countries (Qatar, Somalia, Sudan, Djibouti), allowing for the establishment of Turkish military bases in those countries. Additionally, Turkey used humanitarian and relief roles, media, and cultural and religious organizations to bolster its influence militarily in these countries. Through these policies, Turkey managed to enhance its influence in the Arab world and North Africa and expand its strategic impact in the region. The selection of the study topic titled The Turkish Military Bases in Some Arab Countries (2002-2017) is due to the significant importance of studying Turkish military bases in the Arab world to understand the motives behind Turkey's expansion in establishing military bases in the Arab world. The importance of studying Turkish military bases in the Arab world lies in their impact on regional balance, sovereignty, and national security of the host countries. They also reflect the level of military cooperation between Turkey and these countries, contribute to protecting Turkish economic and strategic interests, and affect Turkey's interactions with other global powers. Moreover, these bases can pose internal and regional security challenges . The study is divided into an introduction, a preface, four chapters, and a conclusion. The preface provides a historical overview of the Ottoman Empire's expansion in the Arab world during the 15th and 16th centuries, where it managed to annex Iraq, the Levant, the Hejaz, Egypt, Tunisia, Tripoli, and Algeria. Arab territories remained under its control until the early 20th century. During World War I, the Great Arab Revolt, led by Sharif Hussein bin Ali, aimed at establishing an independent Arab state, contributed to undermining Ottoman control. After the Ottoman defeat in World War I, the Armistice of Mudros was signed in 1918, ending Ottoman control over most of its territories in the Arab world. The first chapter, titled "Establishment of the Turkish Military Base in Qatar," includes three sections. The first section discusses the B establishment of the Turkish military base in Qatar, which was agreed upon during the Turkish President's visit to the country in 2014. It also covers the naming, funding of the base according to the agreement between the two countries, and the number of Turkish soldiers and the function of the base. The second section addresses the reasons and motives behind establishing the Turkish military base in Qatar, while the third section examines the reactions of Arab and regional countries to the establishment of the Turkish base in Qatar. International reactions to the establishment of the military base in Qatar were varied, with some Arab countries expressing concerns about the Turkish presence in Qatar. Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UAE consider it a threat to the balance of power in the region. These concerns arise from the tense relations between Arab countries, with Egypt and the UAE expressing worries that the presence of the Turkish base may affect regional stability and increase tensions . The second chapter, titled "Establishment of the Turkish Military Base in Somalia," includes three sections. The first section discusses the establishment of the Turkish military base in Somalia according to the military training cooperation agreement. On September 30, 2017, the Turkish government opened its largest overseas military base in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. It also covers the naming, funding of the base according to the agreement between the two countries, and the number of Turkish soldiers and the function of the base. The second section addresses the reasons and motives behind establishing the Turkish military base in Somalia, while the third section examines the reactions of Arab and regional countries to the establishment of the Turkish base in Somalia. International reactions to the establishment of the military base in Somalia were varied, with some countries showing strong reactions while others chose silence to avoid political escalation. Some countries faced the decision between support and opposition, reflecting the diverse perspectives in the region towards this decision . The third chapter, titled "Establishment of the Turkish Military Base in Sudan," includes three sections. The first section discusses the establishment of the Turkish military base in Sudan, agreed upon during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's visit to Sudan in 2017 and the signing of the "Combating Terrorism in Africa" agreement. This contributed to enhancing Turkish military presence in Sudanese territorial waters along the Red Sea coast. It also covers the naming, funding of the base according to the agreement between the two countries, and the number of Turkish soldiers and the function of the base. The second section addresses the reasons and motives behind establishing the Turkish military base in Sudan, while the third section examines the reactions of Arab and regional countries to the establishment of the Turkish base in Sudan. International reactions to the establishment of the military base in Sudan were varied, with some countries, like Egypt, expressing strong reactions, viewing the Turkish presence in Sudan as a threat to its national security. Conversely, some countries chose silence to avoid any political escalation, while others witnessed internal divisions between supporters and opponents of the decision, reflecting diverse perspectives in the region towards this matter . The fourth chapter, titled "Establishment of the Turkish Military Base in Djibouti," includes two sections. The first section discusses the establishment of the Turkish military base in Djibouti in 2017 to enhance Turkish trade, investments, and political influence in the region. The second section addresses the reasons and motives behind establishing the Turkish military base in Djibouti, while the third section examines the reactions of Arab and regional countries to the establishment of the Turkish base in Djibouti. International reactions to the establishment of the military base in Djibouti were varied, with some countries, like Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, expressing strong reactions, being more conservative and concerned about Turkish expansion in the region. Conversely, some countries chose silence to avoid political escalation, while others faced the decision between support and opposition, reflecting diverse perspectives in the region towards this decision.
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