COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Political Science and International Relations (English)

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR ILKIM ÖZDIKMENLI ÇELIKOĞLU

Offered to

Political Science and International Relations (English)

Course Objective

This course aims to analyze various topics within Turkish foreign policy through the lense of foreign policy theories and approaches. Following an introduction of several foreign policy analysis frameworks, the course will focus on a wide range of topics on Turkish foreign policy. These topics will be selected in three categories: While the first category will concentrate on different periods (such as TFP in the aftermath of Arab Spring), second category will focus on Turkish foreign policy towards a specific country or region (such as Türkiye-China relations or TFP in Africa). Third category will concentrate on certain themes (such as energy politics).

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Juliet Kaarbo, Jeffrey S. Lantis, and Ryan K. Beasley The Analysis of Foreign Policy in Comparative Perspective, in Foreign Policy in Comparative Perspective: Domestic and International Influences on State Behaviour, 2nd Edition, Ryan K. Beasley et. al. eds., Washington D.C.: CQ Press, 2012, pp. 1-26.
Valerie Hudson, Foreign Policy Analysis Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow, Mershon International Studies Review, 39, 2 (October 1995), 209-238.
Michael Brecher, Blema Steinberg, and Janice Stein, A Framework for Research on Foreign Policy Behaviour, Journal of Conflict Resolution, 13 (1969), pp. 75-102.
Richard Snyder, H.W. Bruck, and Burton Sapin, The Decision-Making Approach to the Study of International Politics, in International Politics and Foreign Policy, James Rosenau ed., New York: Free Press, 1069, pp. 186-192.
Steve Smith, Theories of Foreign Policy, An Historical Overview, Review of International Studies, 12 (1986), pp. 13-24.
Burak Bilgehan Öz & Yelda Demirağ, Turkish foreign policy after the `Arab Spring : from agenda-setter state to agenda-entrepreneur state, Israel Affairs, 20(3), 2014, pp. 328-346.
Francesco D Alema, Turkey s Approach to the Arab Spring Revisited: Political Field and Foreign Policy in the AKP Era, Turkish Studies 25(5), 2024, pp. 806-834.
Gönül Tol, How Turkey won the Syrian Civil War: Assad s Downfall is boon for Erdogan at least for now, Foreign Affairs, December 11, 2024.
https://www.foreignaffairs.com/turkey/how-turkey-won-syrian-civil-war Steven Cook, Turkey hasn t won anything yet in Syria, Foreign Policy, January 13, 2025. https://foreignpolicy.com/2025/01/13/turkey-hasnt-won-anything-yet-in-syria/
Galip Dalay, Turkey has emerged as a winner in Syria but must now use its influemce to help build peace, Chatham House, 13 December 2024, https://www.chathamhouse.org /2024/12/ turkey-has-emerged-winner-syria-must-now-use-its-influence-help-build-peace
Steven Cook, Neither Friend nor Foe: The Future of US. Turkey Relatons, Council of Foreign Relations, November 2018, https://www.cfr.org/report/future-u.s.-turkey
Mehmet Yeğin and Salim Çevik, From Biden to Trump: Waning Turkish-American Relationship Demands Greater European Engagement, SWP Comment, 09.12.2024. https://www.swp-berlin.org/publikation/from-biden-to-trump-waning-turkish-americanrelationship-demands-greater-european-engagement

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1.Lecture
2. Midterm
3. Presentation
4.Term Paper
5. Final

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. The learner will be able to understand different frameworks of foreign policy analysis.
2. The learner will be able to analyze Turkish foreign policy decisions through the lens of foreign policy theories and approaches.
3. The learner will be able to analyze TFP in different periods; TFP towards certain countries or regions; TFP under various themes.
4. The learner will be able to analyze the impact of the policies followed in Turkish foreign policy to world politics.
5. The learner will show proficiency in presentation and writing skills by preparing and delivering elaborate presentations and term papers.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attending at least 70% of lectures is mandatory.
2. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.
3. Participation in class and group work is necessary.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Müge Aknur, muge.aknur[at]deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

By appointment

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes