Turkey and Red Sea Security : Strategic Drivers, Engagement and Implications
تاريخ النشر: 19/08/2026
الناشر: مركز الإمارات للدراسات والبحوث الاستراتيجية
نبذة الناشر:This study examines Turkey’s expanding role in the Red Sea and Horn of Africa, analyzing the strategic drivers, patterns of engagement, and broader geopolitical implications of Ankara’s growing presence in the area. Positioned at the intersection of global trade routes and regional security dynamics, the Red Sea is a critical ...arena of competition among major and middle powers.
In-depth assessment of Turkey’s activities in key regional states, including Somalia, Sudan, and Ethiopia, highlights a multidimensional strategy that integrates economic diplomacy with defense engagement. In this context, port development, military training facilities, and security partnerships are not only instruments of bilateral cooperation, but mechanisms to secure trade routes and project power across a strategically vital corridor.
The research demonstrates how Turkey’s Red Sea engagement is driven by political ambition, economic opportunity, and security considerations, as Ankara has shifted from a policy of non-intervention to a more assertive foreign policy, particularly following the Arab uprisings. This is reflected in its expanding footprint across Africa, combining infrastructure investment, development assistance, and military cooperation, as Turkey seeks to consolidate its influence.
The analysis contextualizes Turkey’s role within a complex geopolitical landscape, marked by competition with regional and international actors, as well as opportunities for cooperation, particularly with Western partners on maritime security.
Offering policy-relevant insights for regional stakeholders in navigating increasingly complex Red Sea dynamics, the research concludes that in the long term, Turkey’s influence will depend on the sustainability of its partnerships and the coherence of its strategic approach. إقرأ المزيد