The study addressed the most important phases of Turkish foreign policy since the
establishment of the modern Turkish republic in 1923. And the principles govering it. Then
it focused on the new trends of foreign policy after the Jastice and develo
pment Islamic
rooted party came to power in Turkey 2002. Especially the strategic depth, reset problems
or zero problems with neighbors and new ottomanism.
The study concluded that the basic tenets which guided turkey's foreign policy since
the founding of the republic included caution and pragmatism.
