The article examines the probability of achieving the self-imposed criteria
for Turkey to become a macro-regional power by 2023. The author analyses
components of variables in Davuto?lu's equation of power and the results of
the ?zero problems with neighbours? policy as an essential prerequisite for
Turkey becoming one of the poles of power at the global level. Presenting the
state of progress in military industries, in the development of technological
infrastructure and in the economy, the author assesses the limited progress
and failure to materialise the country?s expected goals. After years of
progress in various fields, the leading AKP party is now troubled by
conflicts inside and outside the country. The author concludes that Turkey
will not be able to realise its 2023 strategy due to combination of failures
in internal, foreign and economic policies.
A NEWCOMER TO THE POLES: EXAMINING TURKISH FOREIGN POLICY AT THE GLOBAL LEVEL
