Perspectives on Russian and Turkish Mapping in Libya: From Competition to Cooperation

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1 Corresponding Author: PhD Student in Regional Studies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Regional Studies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

3 Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Ardakan University, Ardakan, Iran

Abstract

The transition from a unipolar system to a multipolar global system is causing more countries to engage in wars and proxy disputes between major powers and regional powers. Some countries will actively pursue the interests of the great powers by pursuing a foreign policy, and this will enable them to make the most of the competing interests of such countries in the game of power. Maintain their geopolitical independence. However, some other countries are involved in proxy wars due to economic and political weaknesses, and in these countries, the interests of the great power take precedence over the interests of such countries, and this causes instability and even war for it. Creates. One example of this today is Libya, which has now become a scene of conflict and proxy war between the great powers and the region. The main question of this research is what role did Russia and Turkey play in the context of the Libyan civil war and what are their benefits? The hypothesis of this article is that Turkey and Russia, as rivals on the Libyan front, are trying to reach an agreement and negotiate using the Syrian model to gain influence and a higher position in the future of this country. The study concluded that despite efforts to agree and implement the Syrian model, the Libyan issue has more complex dimensions due to the presence and influence of other countries such as Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt and European countries, and the agreement between Turkey and Russia, although Seems important; But it will not end with a solution to stabilize Libya. This article collects data in a descriptive manner and finally analyzes the complex situation of this country.
 

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Defense Policy
Volume 30, Issue 117 - Serial Number 117
Winter Quarterly
February 2022
Pages 169-193

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  • Receive Date: 24 January 2021
  • Revise Date: 03 September 2021
  • Accept Date: 04 September 2021

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