Türkiye is the address of the climate of trust and peace under the leadership of President Erdoğan! Multifaceted diplomacy and the right moves in foreign policy

The world is being dragged into a new era of increasingly deepening geopolitical competition. While the Russia-Ukraine war continues, the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, growing tension in the Middle East and fluctuations in energy markets are pushing global balances more and more each day. The combination of political uncertainties with economic problems and increasing social tensions in Europe raises questions about the future of the current world order. All these developments indicate that the international system has entered a critical period in which a new power struggle is taking shape.

ERDOĞAN'S FOREIGN POLICY GIVES CONFIDENCE TO Türkiye

At a time when the world is passing through a critical threshold and wars and geopolitical tensions are reshaping global balances, Türkiye's foreign policy line is increasing its importance. Led by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Ankara focuses on protecting Türkiye's security and economic interests, contributing to regional stability, and taking an active role in resolving crises through diplomacy while keeping communication channels open with different centers of power.

A PERIOD WHERE GLOBAL BALANCES ARE SHAKEN

While the Russia-Ukraine war continues, the heavy humanitarian situation in Gaza, developments in Lebanon and tensions between Iran, the USA and Israel increase the risks on the international security agenda.

Developments on routes that are critical for global trade, such as the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, concern not only the countries in the region but also the world economy. Concerns about energy supply, volatility in oil prices and increasing economic uncertainties cause countries to reconsider their future plans.

Crises are not limited to the Middle East only. While hunger and water shortage continue in different parts of Africa, political and economic problems also come to the fore in Europe. Political uncertainties in France, Germany's economic troubles, Italy's high debt burden, housing problems in Spain and Portugal, and political debates in England reveal the multifaceted pressure facing Europe.

THE CHANGING MIDDLE EAST AFTER THE ARAB SPRING

A significant part of today's regional crises reveals a picture related to the political and social transformations that emerged after the Arab Spring, which started about 15 years ago.

Following the popular movements that started in Tunisia, the weakening of the state structure in Libya, the long-term war in Syria, the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, political fractures in Egypt and sectarian conflicts in Iraq affected the stability of the region for many years.

The heavy cost of the conflicts was that millions of people lost their lives or had to leave their lands. Baby Aylan, who lost his life in the Mediterranean, became one of the memorable symbols of the great migration and humanitarian tragedy.

Türkiye BECAME A HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT CENTER IN THE MIDDEN OF CRISIS

Due to its geography, Türkiye has become one of the countries most affected by the developments in the region. The arrival of millions of refugees to Türkiye, especially after the war that started in Syria, had an important place in Ankara's foreign policy and security agenda.

While Türkiye carries out humanitarian aid and migration management policies, it has also taken steps to strengthen border security. Thus, it was aimed to manage the security, economic and social effects of the developments in the region on Türkiye.

MULTI-FACED DIPLOMACY MOVE FROM ANKARA

In an environment where global power competition is getting tougher, being able to communicate with different actors simultaneously is noteworthy in Türkiye's foreign policy approach.

While Ankara maintains its NATO membership and institutional relations with Western countries, it also maintains its diplomatic and economic contacts with different global powers, especially Russia and China. The relations developed with the Turkish world, Gulf countries, the Balkans, the Caucasus, Africa and Latin America are also among the important indicators of the diversification in Türkiye's foreign policy.

Türkiye's maintenance of diplomatic contact with the parties during the Russia-Ukraine war and its role in the Black Sea Grain Initiative were among the notable examples of Ankara's efforts to use mediation and diplomacy channels in times of crisis.

Türkiye's preservation of its capacity to negotiate with different parties is an important part of its goal of contributing to the search for diplomatic solutions in international crises.