title: Exploring the Viability and Implications of a NATO-like Defense Cooperation Among Turkic States
abstract: This paper explores the viability of a NATO-like defense cooperation among the Turkic states. While several challenges such as divergent security perceptions, differing foreign policy orientations, and the institutions’ limited capacities must be overcome, there are also several catalysts that could provide impetus for new security cooperation arrangements. Türkiye’s military capabilities as the only member of NATO in the region is particularly important. Furthermore, an ongoing imbalance in Arm
journal: Ege Universitesi Turk Dunyasi Incelemeleri Dergisi