IR333 Turkish Foreign Policy
IR333 Turkish Foreign Policy
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Political Science and International Relations
Hamza Preljević
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive and critical understanding of the evolution and contemporary dynamics of Türkiye’s foreign policy. It seeks to develop students’ ability to evaluate historical trajectories and geopolitical factors that have shaped Türkiye’s international behavior, while critically examining the interaction between domestic political, social, and economic dynamics and foreign policy decisions. The course further encourages students to synthesize diverse theoretical and empirical perspectives in order to assess Türkiye’s foreign policy through the lens of realpolitik and broader international relations frameworks. Through analytical and applied learning, students will be guided to formulate and justify informed arguments, integrate interdisciplinary insights, and develop policy-oriented perspectives on Türkiye’s role in regional and global affairs.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Hale, W. 2013. Turkish Foreign Policy 1774-2000. Routledge Kosebalaban, H. 2011. Turkish Foreign Policy: Islam, Nationalism, and Globalization. Palgrave Macmillan. Kirişçi K. 2009. The Transformation of Turkish Foreign Policy: The Rise of the Trading State, New Perspectives on Turkey, p. 29-54. Öktem K., Kadıoğlu A. and Karlı M. 2012. “Proactivism in Turkish Foreign Policy: The Global-Local Nexus,” in Another Empire? A Decade of Turkey’s Foreign Policy under the Justice and Development Party, p. 19-32 Rubin B. and Kirişçi K. 2002 ‘The Balkans: Turkey’s Stabilizing Role,’ in Turkey in World Politics, p. 65-88. Ercan, P.G. 2017. Turkish Foreign Policy: International Relations, Legality, and Global Reach. Palgrave Macmillan.
Additional Literature
Eligur, Banu. Mobilization of Political Islam in Turkey. (New York, Cambridge University Press, 2010).Teaching Methods
Lectures
Presentations
Homework
Video material
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course Introduction | |
| 2 | Foreign Relations of the late Ottoman Empire (1774-1918) | Hale, 8-31 |
| 3 | Foreign Relations of the Early Republic (1923-1939) | Hale, 31-56 |
| 4 | Turkey and the Second World War (1939-1945) | Hale, 56-78 |
| 5 | Democratic Party and Liberal Reorentation (1950-1960) | Kosebalaban, 69-87 |
| 6 | Foreign Relations and Military Coups | Kosebalaban, 87-115 |
| 7 | Turkey and the Cold War (1964-1990) | Hale, 104-135 |
| 8 | MIDTERM | |
| 9 | Foreign Policy After the Cold War (1990-2000) | Hale, 135-158 |
| 10 | Foreign Policy Under the AKP (2002- ) | Kirişçi, p. 29-54, and Öktem K. Kadıoğlu A. Karlı M., p. 19-32 |
| 11 | Turkey and the Balkans | Hale, 194-207 |
| 12 | Turkey and the Middle East | Ercan, 195-215, Hale 226-249. |
| 13 | Turkey and the West: EU, NATO and the US | Ercan, 63-82, 83-103, 105-127 |
| 14 | Turkey and Russia, Central Asia and Black Sea Region | Hale, 207-226 |
| 15 | Future Prospect of the Turkish Foreign Policy-Discussion |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IR333.1 | Course | Wednesday 15:00 - 17:50 | B F2.8 | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 13:00 - 15:00 | A F1.9 | |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 12:00 | A F1.9 |
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 and 4
Midterm
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 and 4
Participation
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 2 3 and 4
Student Presentations
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 4
IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 6 ECTS credit course corresponds to 150 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Lecture Hours
45 hours ⏳ (15 week × 3 h)
Presentations
65 hours ⏳ (13 week × 5 h)
Atendance
7 hours ⏳ (1 week × 7 h)
Midterm
15 hours ⏳ (3 week × 5 h)
Final Exam
18 hours ⏳ (3 week × 6 h)
150 Total Workload Hours
6 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [IR333] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
| T | P | |||||||||
| IR333 | Turkish Foreign Policy | 3 | 0 | 6 | ||||||
| Prerequisite | Junior Standing | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Hamza Preljević | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Monday: 13:00-15:00 Wednesday: 10:00-12:00 |
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| hpreljevic@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | Assistant E-mail | |||||||||
| Course Objectives | This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive and critical understanding of the evolution and contemporary dynamics of Türkiye’s foreign policy. It seeks to develop students’ ability to evaluate historical trajectories and geopolitical factors that have shaped Türkiye’s international behavior, while critically examining the interaction between domestic political, social, and economic dynamics and foreign policy decisions. The course further encourages students to synthesize diverse theoretical and empirical perspectives in order to assess Türkiye’s foreign policy through the lens of realpolitik and broader international relations frameworks. Through analytical and applied learning, students will be guided to formulate and justify informed arguments, integrate interdisciplinary insights, and develop policy-oriented perspectives on Türkiye’s role in regional and global affairs. | |||||||||
| Textbook | Hale, W. 2013. Turkish Foreign Policy 1774-2000. Routledge Kosebalaban, H. 2011. Turkish Foreign Policy: Islam, Nationalism, and Globalization. Palgrave Macmillan. Kirişçi K. 2009. The Transformation of Turkish Foreign Policy: The Rise of the Trading State, New Perspectives on Turkey, p. 29-54. Öktem K., Kadıoğlu A. and Karlı M. 2012. “Proactivism in Turkish Foreign Policy: The Global-Local Nexus,” in Another Empire? A Decade of Turkey’s Foreign Policy under the Justice and Development Party, p. 19-32 Rubin B. and Kirişçi K. 2002 ‘The Balkans: Turkey’s Stabilizing Role,’ in Turkey in World Politics, p. 65-88. Ercan, P.G. 2017. Turkish Foreign Policy: International Relations, Legality, and Global Reach. Palgrave Macmillan. | |||||||||
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| Teaching Methods | Lectures, presentations, homework, video material | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Course Introduction | |||||||||
| Week 2 | Foreign Relations of the late Ottoman Empire (1774-1918) | Hale, 8-31 | ||||||||
| Week 3 | Foreign Relations of the Early Republic (1923-1939) | Hale, 31-56 | ||||||||
| Week 4 | Turkey and the Second World War (1939-1945) | Hale, 56-78 | ||||||||
| Week 5 | Democratic Party and Liberal Reorentation (1950-1960) | Kosebalaban, 69-87 | ||||||||
| Week 6 | Foreign Relations and Military Coups | Kosebalaban, 87-115 | ||||||||
| Week 7 | Turkey and the Cold War (1964-1990) | Hale, 104-135 | ||||||||
| Week 8 | MIDTERM | |||||||||
| Week 9 | Foreign Policy After the Cold War (1990-2000) | Hale, 135-158 | ||||||||
| Week 10 | Foreign Policy Under the AKP (2002- ) | Kirişçi, p. 29-54, and Öktem K. Kadıoğlu A. Karlı M., p. 19-32 | ||||||||
| Week 11 | Turkey and the Balkans | Hale, 194-207 | ||||||||
| Week 12 | Turkey and the Middle East | Ercan, 195-215, Hale 226-249. | ||||||||
| Week 13 | Turkey and the West: EU, NATO and the US | Ercan, 63-82, 83-103, 105-127 | ||||||||
| Week 14 | Turkey and Russia, Central Asia and Black Sea Region | Hale, 207-226 | ||||||||
| Week 15 | Future Prospect of the Turkish Foreign Policy-Discussion | |||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 | 1, 2, 3 and 4 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Midterm | 1 | 30 | 1, 2, 3 and 4 | Not Allowed | |
| Participation | 1 | 10 | 2, 3 and 4 | Not Allowed | |
| Student Presentations | 1 | 20 | 4 | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lecture Hours | 3 | 15 | 45 | Presentations | 5 | 13 | 65 | |||
| Atendance | 7 | 1 | 7 | Midterm | 5 | 3 | 15 | |||
| Final Exam | 6 | 3 | 18 | |||||||
| Total Workload Hours = | 150 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 28/03/2026 | |||||||||