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Abstract
The International Relations (IR) discipline is ascendant because of the theoretical
and methodological divisions and controversies within. As it is mostly placed in
the Non-Western IR category, Turkish IR is an interesting case in that it reveals
the temporal changes of theoretical debates in IR and their local resonance
from the purview of a geography that is jammed between the West and the rest.
For this reason, this paper examines the literature on the Turkish School of IR
(if there is any) and draws some conclusions regarding its current state. This
research first utilizes the Teaching, Research, and International Policy (TRIP)
surveys conducted by the International Relations Council of Turkey (IRCT)
between 2007 and 2018. More extensively, the top 20 journals categorized under
Google Scholar’s “Diplomacy and International Relations” list are coded based
on their titles containing “Turkey.” Articles from the 1922–2021 period are then
analyzed considering their authors, abstracts, and keywords. From this analysis,
the study finds that studies focusing on Turkey have improved over the years,
although there is a need for more theoretical and methodological advancements.
As a “peripheral” country in IR, Turkey is still a subject of study by the “center”
countries.
期刊介绍:
All Azimuth is a bi-annual journal that provides a forum for academic studies on foreign policy analysis and peace research as well as theoretically-oriented policy pieces on international issues. We particularly welcome research on the nexus of peace, security, and development. We aim to publish pieces bridging the theory-practice gap; dealing with under-represented conceptual approaches in the field; and engaging in scholarly dialogue between the “center” and the “periphery”. We strongly encourage, therefore, publications with homegrown theoretical and philosophical approaches. In this sense, All Azimuth aims to transcend conventional theoretical, methodological, geographical, academic and cultural boundaries. All submitted manuscripts are subject to initial evaluation by the Editor. If found suitable for further consideration, manuscripts will be assessed through double-blind peer-review by independent, anonymous experts. All Azimuth is published by the Center for Foreign Policy and Peace Research, a non-profit and nonpartisan organization dedicated to helping develop agendas and promote policies that contribute to the peaceful resolution of international and inter-communal conflicts taking place particularly in the regions surrounding Turkey.