| ID | 199083 |
| Title Proper | Defiant Ones |
| Other Title Information | The Growing Alignment of Turkish-Qatari Interests Since 1985 |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Silverman, Reuben |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The relationship between Turkey and Qatar has become a crucial factor shaping West Asia and North Africa (WANA) political and economic dynamics. Since 2011, the two countries have pursued complimentary policies in WANA, supporting military factions in Egypt, Libya, and Syria. This alliance has challenged Qatar’s neighbors’ own ambitions in these theatres. Turkey’s choice to support Qatar during a 2017–2021 blockade demonstrated the strength of the two states’ relations, despite such relationship cemented only during the 2010s. While the leaders’ shared world views is certainly one important element, the alignment is driven by economic and technical capacities that did not exist before. Moving away from the usual focus on economic and military agreements, this article situates those developments in an historical context whereby changing economic circumstances, technological capabilities, and security concerns led these two countries into a defiant embrace. |
| `In' analytical Note |
Middle East Critique Vol. 34, No.2; 2025: p.287-306 |
| Journal Source | Middle East Critique 2025-06 34, 2 |
| Key Words | Political Economy ; Gulf Crisis ; Turkey ; Qatar ; International Relations |