Constructing the ‘Turkic world’
Strategic narratives of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Türkiye amid geopolitical turbulence
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12696299 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Zhanibek Arynov (0000-0003-4136-062X, Nazarbayev University, corresponding author), Aidana Abi (Nazarbayev University) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 1-27 |
| Publication date | 2026-02-11 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Turkish Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1468-3849 • E-ISSN: 1743-9663 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/14683849.2026.2626530 |
| OpenAlex | W7128521033 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 29 |
Cooperation among Turkic states has intensified amid geopolitical turbulence in Central Eurasia, culminating in the establishment of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in 2021. This paper examines how Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Turkey construct the ‘Turkic world,’ justify its significance, and articulate their expectations. Drawing on the Strategic Narratives Framework and discursive data, we find broad convergence in framing cooperation as a response to a crisis-ridden international system. However, important divergences persist: Azerbaijan envisions the OTS as a security bloc; Turkey as a geopolitical actor, and Kazakhstan as a pragmatic, economically oriented platform. This underscores the OTS′s embedded geopolitical logic.
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |