Overview
Türkiye occupies a strategic position at the crossroads of major energy-producing regions—the
Caspian Basin, the Middle East, and Russia—and energy-consuming markets in Europe. This
geographic advantage gives Türkiye a potentially important role as both a transit corridor and an emerging energy hub linking Asia and Europe.
Türkiye seeks to transform from an energy transit country into a regional hub linking Asian producers and European consumers. This brief assesses the current state of Turkey’s energy diplomacy and identifies four strategic priorities: accelerating market liberalization, expanding infrastructure, diversifying suppliers, and preparing for the energy transition.
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