| ID | 153711 |
| Title Proper | Between defence autarky and dependency |
| Other Title Information | the dynamics of Turkish defence industrialization |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Kurc, Caglar |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Turkish defence industries have significantly improved their production capabilities since the 1980s. According to the official documents, Turkey reached 54% local production level in 2011. Encouraged by this impressive defence industrial development, the government of Turkey declared that defence industrial autarky, the country’s main goal since the 1980s, would be reached by 2023. This paper evaluates the possibility of Turkey’s defence autarky. Contrary to the existing approaches in the literature that assess technological capabilities and cost-effectiveness, this paper argues that Turkey’s search for defence autarky is hindered by the interplay of institutional deficiencies, dependency on foreign inputs, and the United States’ continuing influence over Turkish politics. |
| `In' analytical Note | Defence Studies Vol. 17, No.3; Sep 2017: p.260-281 |
| Journal Source | Defence Studies Vol: 17 No 3 |
| Key Words | Arms Trade ; Turkey ; Defence Industry ; Security Policy ; Autarky |