The Consequences of the Ukraine War on Turkey's Economy and Geoeconomic Position ( ۲۰۲۲ - ۲۰۲۴)

The Ukraine war began in February ۲۰۲۲ with the initiation of a special operation by the Russian army in Ukraine. This war has significant implications due to Russia being one of the most important suppliers of energy and food, and Ukraine being a major global food supplier. Additionally, the increasing importance of the Black Sea and Turkey's geopolitical position in the region have led to various effects on the global economy, international economic issues, Turkey's economy, and Turkey's geoeconomic matters. This article employs the theoretical framework of regional security from Copenhagen and the conceptual framework of geoeconomics, using a descriptive and analytical method, along with existing literature and analyses in this field. It aims to answer the question of how Turkey has sought to secure its national interests amid the Ukraine war. The objective of this article is to demonstrate the economic effects of the Ukraine war on Turkey's economy and its geoeconomic position. The findings indicate that despite the negative consequences of the war on Turkey's economy, it has prompted Turkey to strive to become a hub for food and energy through the Ukraine conflict and attract investment from Ukraine and Russia. In conclusion, we find that the Ukraine war, in addition to its negative effects, has also had positive impacts on Turkey's economy and enhanced its geoeconomic role