Türkiye’s Defense Agreements and Military Pacts: From Historical Continuity to the Present and the Future

By Piri · 2026-08-18

Türkiye's defense pacts from 1920 to the present reflect a consistent strategy to counter regional instability through collective security, from early alliances like the Balkan Entente to NATO membership and recent agreements such as the 2026 Mecca Joint Defense Agreement. These pacts provide deterrence, strategic autonomy, and defense-industry gains, while promoting stability in surrounding regions.

Chapters

1. Purpose and Scope
2. Cold War and Beyond
3. Geopolitical Drivers
4. Gains for Türkiye
5. Impact on Surroundings
6. Future Outlook
7. Conclusion

Adapted from Gursel Tokmakoglu.

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