Mission

To develop analyses and cooperation perspectives that strengthen the historical and strategic continuity between the Turkic World and the Islamic Geography.

Strategic Rationale

Türkiye serves as a natural connector between the Turkic and Islamic worlds. This program aims to transform this unique position into a strategic advantage.

Turkic & Islamic World Programs

Program Positioning

A strategic platform connecting the Turkic and Islamic worlds across geopolitics, economy, security, and civilization.

This program constitutes the foundational pillar of Turk Alliance. It transforms Türkiye’s unique historical, cultural, and geopolitical continuity—spanning the Turkic World and the Islamic geography—into structured strategic analysis. Türkiye’s ability to operate seamlessly from Africa to Central Asia forms the core logic of this program.

Core Focus Areas

1. Turkic States & Institutional Integration

From shared identity to functional cooperation

Scope:

  • Organization of Turkic States (OTS)
  • Regional institutions and multilateral mechanisms
  • Legal, economic, and political integration models

Key Questions:

  • What are the limits and opportunities of integration among Turkic states?
  • How can institutionalization be deepened?
  • How should Türkiye’s leadership and facilitation role evolve?

Outputs:

  • Institutional analyses
  • Integration scenarios
  • Policy briefs

2. Islamic World: Politics, Economy & Society

Understanding the Islamic world as a strategic actor

Scope:

  • Political systems across the Islamic world
  • Economic models and development dynamics
  • Social transformation and governance

Key Questions:

  • How is the Islamic world positioned within the global system?
  • In which areas is Türkiye perceived as a credible and trusted actor?
  • How can political stability and social legitimacy be addressed together?

Outputs:

  • Regional dossiers
  • Comparative country analyses
  • Expert commentaries

3. Africa–Middle East–Central Asia Continuum

A connected civilizational and geopolitical belt

Scope:

  • The interaction zone stretching from Africa to Central Asia
  • Historical, religious, and commercial ties
  • Contemporary geopolitical intersections

Key Questions:

  • Why should this belt be understood as continuous rather than fragmented?
  • Where does Türkiye stand within this continuum?
  • How do global actors interpret and engage with this space?

Outputs:

  • Strategic maps
  • Regional risk and opportunity assessments
  • Long-term trend reports

4. Energy, Transport & Strategic Connectivity

Building corridors across the Turkic and Islamic world

Scope:

  • Energy routes and resource governance
  • Logistics, ports, and land–sea corridors
  • The Middle Corridor and Africa-linked connectivity projects

Key Questions:

  • How do energy and transport routes translate into strategic power?
  • How sustainable are Türkiye-centered connectivity corridors?
  • How can intra–Turkic and intra–Islamic connectivity be strengthened?

Outputs:

  • Corridor analyses
  • Energy geopolitics reports
  • Policy recommendations

5. Culture, Faith & Soft Power

Civilization as a source of influence

Scope:

  • Faith-based linkages
  • Cultural diplomacy
  • Education, media, and public diplomacy

Key Questions:

  • How do faith and culture translate into strategic influence?
  • What constitutes Türkiye’s soft power capacity?
  • How can a civilizational narrative be constructed at the global level?

Outputs:

  • Soft power assessments
  • Public diplomacy evaluations
  • Narrative and perception reports

6. Strategic Cooperation & Collective Action

From dialogue to joint action

Scope:

  • Multilateral cooperation frameworks
  • Joint security and development initiatives
  • Crisis coordination mechanisms

Key Questions:

  • Can the Turkic and Islamic worlds act collectively?
  • Which areas are most suitable for practical cooperation?
  • How can Türkiye guide and facilitate these processes?

Outputs:

  • Cooperation frameworks
  • Strategic roadmaps
  • Scenario-based studies

Program Intersections

This program naturally intersects with:

  • Security & Defense — in security cooperation and crisis zones
  • Economy, Trade & Connectivity — in trade and corridor projects
  • Society, Identity & Governance — in identity and governance debates

These intersections reinforce Turk Alliance’s integrated analytical approach.

Strategic Note

The Turkic & Islamic World Programs represent Turk Alliance’s distinctive strategic identity. Without this program, the platform would remain incomplete, as Türkiye’s geopolitical reality is inherently grounded in this civilizational and strategic continuity.