CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2015
| Author | Anshba, Rustam |
|---|---|
| Title | THE INFLUENCE OF THE ABKHAZ DIASPORA ON THE TURKISH POLICY FORMATION ON ABKHAZIA |
| Summary | This thesis observes and examines the influence of the Abkhaz diaspora on Turkey’s policy formation process towards Abkhazia and reveals that the Abkhaz diaspora does exercise influence and put pressure on Ankara. At the same time, this influence is far from a linear one, thought out the period of the diaspora-Government interaction, there were various levels of influence exercised. The division of the examined period into three sub-periods allowed to crystalize and examine those various levels of the diaspora influence and engagement in the decision-making process. The findings of the research show that in the current state of international politics, the influence of almost any diaspora in achieving political goals is limited to the host state interests in pursuing those politics. This can be seen in Ankara’s slow adjustment of the Abkhaz diaspora interests to the state’s policy, in order not to harm the position and interests of the last. However, such a policy, does not undermine the overall importance of the Abkhaz diaspora, as the diaspora continues to be a vital element for the Turkey’s policy implementation and legitimation in Abkhazia against any possible objection that might follow from Georgia or any other actors. |
| Supervisor | Bernardo Teles Fazendeiro |
| Department | International Relations MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2015/anshba_rustam.pdf |
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