From Europe to the Caucasus, from Africa to Latin America and from the Middle East to Asia-Pacific, Türkiye today boasts one of the world's most extensive diplomatic networks. Rather than focusing on a single alliance or region, Ankara has developed a foreign policy that combines security, economic diplomacy, humanitarian engagement, mediation and expanding partnerships across multiple continents.
Ankara says its approach is based on building partnerships grounded in mutual respect, shared interests and sovereign equality, rather than zero-sum competition or dominance. This explainer explores how Türkiye engages with different regions, the historical roots of those relationships and the strategic priorities that continue to shape its diplomacy.
Backed by one of the world's largest diplomatic networks, Türkiye describes its approach as multidimensional and proactive, seeking to protect its national interests while contributing to regional stability and a more inclusive international order.
From empire to republic
The foundations of Türkiye's diplomacy date back to the Ottoman Empire, whose territory stretched across Europe, Asia and Africa, creating centuries-old political, commercial and cultural ties.
