Atatürk’s Principles of Foreign Policy and Diplomacy

Atatürk’s Principles of Foreign Policy and Diplomacy

Written by the diplomat, politician, and statesman Aptülahat Akşin, this work examines in detail the foreign policy vision of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Türkiye, his approach to international relations, and the position of the young Republic among the nations of the world. The fundamental principles of the foreign policy pursued during the Atatürk era, together with the international developments and diplomatic initiatives of the period, are evaluated in the light of historical documents.

The book discusses in detail Türkiye’s foreign relations following the Treaty of Lausanne, the policy of friendship established with the Soviet Union, the Balkan Pact, the Saadabad Pact, the Straits Question, the Hatay Issue, and the diplomatic relations developed with neighboring states. Atatürk’s understanding of foreign policy, shaped around the principle of “Peace at Home, Peace in the World,” is examined within the political conditions of the period, offering readers a comprehensive perspective.

An important reference source for researchers working on international relations, the history of the Republic, and the Atatürk era, the work also contains valuable information for readers seeking to understand the formation of Türkiye’s foreign policy tradition.

Author: Aptülahat Akşin

Publisher: Turkish Historical Society Publications

ISBN: 978-975-16-0392-0

Publication Year: 2024

Edition: 3rd Edition

Language: Turkish

Page Count: 345 pages