Contemporary Turkish-Russian Relations in the 21st Century Global Geopolitics

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Contemporary Turkish-Russian Relations in the 21st Century Global Geopolitics

Edited by Hasret Çomak, Ozan Örmeci, Mesut Özel, Doğan Şafak Polat, Burak Şakir Şeker

Published: 9 November 2025 | Policy Series: 26

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This volume offers a comprehensive analysis of Turkish–Russian relations from historical roots to contemporary challenges. Covering five centuries of interaction, it explores diplomacy, security, energy, and cultural dimensions within shifting global power structures. Contemporary Turkish–Russian Relations in the 21st Century Global Geopolitics brings together distinguished experts to analyze the evolving dynamics between Türkiye and Russia. Organized into three sections—historical foundations, regional dimensions, and key strategic issues—the book offers in-depth coverage of topics such as energy security, defense industry collaboration, cybersecurity, and cultural diplomacy.
Contributors examine critical turning points—from Ottoman–Russian rivalry to Cold War tensions and post-Soviet rapprochement—while addressing regional crises, energy politics, defense cooperation, and soft power strategies.
With insights from leading scholars, this book provides nuanced perspectives on how Ankara and Moscow navigate competition and cooperation in an era of multipolarity. Essential reading for academics, policymakers, and anyone interested in Eurasian geopolitics.

Key Features:

• Multi-disciplinary perspectives on bilateral relations
• Analysis of historical legacies and current geopolitical shifts
• Policy-oriented insights for regional stability and cooperation

Ideal for scholars, students, and professionals in international relations, security studies, and Eurasian affairs.

CONTENTS

• Introduction – Hasret ÇOMAK Ozan ÖRMECİ Mesut ÖZEL Doğan Şafak POLAT Burak Şakir ŞEKER

PART I: HISTORY OF TURKISH-RUSSIAN RELATIONS

• Ottoman-Russian Relations – Serdar BAY
• Turkish-SovIet Relations DurIng The Turkish War of Independence and Mustafa Kemal Pasha – Barış DOSTER
• TURKISH-SOVIET RELATIONS DURING WORLD WAR II – Halit HAMZAOĞLU
• TÜRKİYE, USSR, AND THE COLD WAR: ANKARA’S ‘SWINGING’ PRAGMATISM – Gürol BABA
• TURKISH-RUSSIAN RELATIONS IN THE POST-COLD WAR PERIOD – Ozan ÖRMECİ Olgun UKŞAL Murat YORULMAZ

PART II: REGIONAL ASPECTS OF TURKISH-RUSSIAN RELATIONS

• RUSSIA’S CONTESTED NAVAL POWER IN THE BLACK SEA AND EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN: A SECURITY STUDY WITH TÜRKİYE’S PIVOTAL ROLE – Mesut ÖZEL
• TURKISH-RUSSIAN RELATIONS AFTER THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR – İdil TUNÇER-KILAVUZ
• TURKISH FOREIGN POLICY DILEMMA BETWEEN RUSSIA AND UKRAINE – Deniz BERKTAY
• MAIN CHALLENGES AGAINST PEACE AND STABILITY IN THE BLACK SEA: COVID-19, ENERGY SECURITY, AND GEOPOLITICS – Burak Şakir ŞEKER and Hasret ÇOMAK
• TURKISH-RUSSIAN RELATIONS IN THE CAUCASUS AND CENTRAL ASIA – Elnur ISMAYIL
• RUSSIAN FOREIGN POLICY PERSPECTIVES ON THE SOUTH CAUCASUS – Natavan HUSEYNOVA
• STRATEGIC CONVERGENCE AND DIVERGENCE: UNDERSTANDING TURKEY-RUSSIA RELATIONS IN MIDDLE EASTERN GEOPOLITICS – Oğuzhan GÖKSEL
• TURKISH-RUSSIAN RELATIONS IN THE SYRIAN REGION IN THE CONTEXT OF SECURITY SINCE 206 – Çağlar ÖZER

PART III: KEY ASPECTS OF TURKISH-RUSSIAN RELATIONS

• TURKISH-RUSSIAN ENERGY RELATIONSHIP IN THE 21^ST CENTURY – Sina KISACIK and Mesut Hakkı CAŞIN
• THE FUTURE OF TURKISH-RUSSIAN RELATIONS IN TERMS OF ENERGY SECURITY – Doğan Şafak POLAT
• TURKISH-RUSSIAN RELATIONS IN THE DEFENCE INDUSTRY – Cenk ÖZGEN
• THE MILITARY-SECURITY DIMENSION OF TURKISH-RUSSIAN RELATIONS IN THE POST-COLD WAR PERIOD – Ahmet SAPMAZ
• THE ROLE OF SOFT POWER IN TÜRKİYE-RUSSIA RELATIONS – Damla KOCATEPE
• TÜRKİYE AND RUSSIA IN GLOBAL POWER POLITICS: A STRATEGIC ANALYSIS – Yaşar ONAY
• THE REALM OF NEW SECURITY THREATS: CYBERSECURITY AS AN UNDEFINED TERRITORY IN TÜRKİYE-RUSSIAN BILATERAL RELATIONS – Cansu ARISOY GEDİK and Emine EMİNEL SÜLÜN
• Conclusion – Hasret ÇOMAK Ozan ÖRMECİ Mesut ÖZEL Doğan Şafak POLAT Burak Şakir ŞEKER

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The Editors:

• Hasret Çomak is Professor of International Relations at Istanbul Kent University and a leading expert on Eurasian geopolitics and security studies. He has authored numerous works on Turkish foreign policy and regional security.
• Ozan Örmeci is Associate Professor of Political Science at Istanbul Kent University, specializing in Turkish foreign policy and comparative politics. He has published widely on international relations and political theory.
• Mesut Özel is an academic and researcher focusing on security studies and maritime strategy in the Black Sea and Eastern Mediterranean.
• Doğan Şafak Polat is a scholar of energy security and defense industry relations, with extensive publications on Turkish–Russian strategic cooperation.
• Burak Şakir Şeker is a researcher in international politics and regional security, contributing to studies on Black Sea geopolitics and Eurasian affairs.

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Product Details:

ISBN: 978-1-80135-334-2
eISBN: 978-1-80135-335-9
Publisher: Transnational Press London
Published:  19 November 2025
Language: English
Pages: 387
Binding: Perfect-bound Paperback
Interior Ink: Black & white
Weight (approx.): 0.75 kg
Dimensions (approx.): 15 cm wide x 23 cm tall