Turkey: The New Hegemon Power Of Central Asia?

Turkey: The New Hegemon Power Of Central Asia? Turkey has been described as an emerging hegemonic power in Central Asia, aiming to consolidate its influence and hegemonic presence from the Mediterranean to China. This is reflected in its history, relations with Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Russia, China, the European Union, and other regional and global actors. Turkey has also sought to strengthen its military forces and has played an active role in regional issues such as the crisis in Syria and the conflict in Libya. The expansion of the Ottoman Empire and its geopolitical consequences In the early 20th century, the Turkish government sought to expand its territory by depopulating and conquering the area inhabited by the Armenians. The Ottoman Empire played a crucial role in world history and geopolitics, influencing the current political and territorial configurations of many nations. After the Armenian genocide, Western nations focused on protecting Armenia due to its Christian majority.