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Turkish influence in Africa: diplomacy, trade and security in relations between ankara and the continent. Opportunities and challenges for Italy?

Elem Eyrice-Tepeciklioğlu, Mürsel Bayram, Aurora Ianni, Mattia Giampaolo, Ali Onur Tepeciklioğlu, Mustafa Yasir Kurt and Valeria Giannotta (ed.)
This study has been realized in the framework of the project L’INFLUENZA TURCA IN AFRICA: DIPLOMAZIA, COMMERCIO E SICUREZZA NEI RAPPORTI TRA ANKARA E IL CONTINENTE. QUALI OPPORTUNITÀ E CRITICITÀ PER L’ITALIA? which is supported by the Unit for Analysis and Policy Planning of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in accordance with Article 23- bis
Date: 
2025
Paper
Turchia
Asia
Corno d'Africa
Sahel
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In a time of international uncertainty and global shifting, fostering cooperation between middle powers like Italy and Türkiye is a tool for security and regional integration.  Indeed, by pivoting on their longstanding complementarities, Rome and Ankara's interests overlap in many chess boards, including Africa and the Mediterranean as a whole. This research,  jointly conducted  by  CeSPI and ASBU, examines Türkiye’s evolving role in Africa -particularly in the Sahel, Horn of Africa, and North Africa- while also analyzing Italy's strategy -notably through the Mattei Plan- alongside other regional and international actors. In addition to enriching scientific research on Türkiye’s role in Africa, the study aims to outline policy recommendations for joint Italian-Turkish engagement in and with the Continent.  

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