Turkish Plans in Central Asia Halted
April 19, 2025
The announcement from Samarkand represents a blow to Turkey's plans for political influence in Central Asia, as these countries support strong UN resolutions. Turkey is attempting to use the Turkic Council countries for the recognition of the occupied part of Cyprus, which is reflected in recent reactions in Turkey and the occupied area of Cyprus. Turkish investments in this area demonstrate Ankara's strategy to politically influence states in the region. However, the European presence limits Turkey's ambitions.