In which countries does Turkey have military forces and for what purpose is it in these countries?

Turkey's Military Presence Abroad Has Approached the Largest Borders Reached by the Ottoman Empire

It is known that Turkey has a significant military presence in three continents, from the Balkans to the Caucasus, from the Middle East to overseas African countries.

The Turkish Armed Forces have a significant military presence abroad, both due to bilateral agreements, duties within the scope of the United Nations (UN) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and operations arising from security problems.

According to an analysis by a UK-based research organization, Turkey has the second most active army abroad after the United States.

The geographical locations of the countries where Turkish Military Bases or Elements are located on the map are reminiscent of the borders of the Ottoman Empire.

Ottoman Empire map of 1595

Based on this, it is not possible for Turkey to have any intention of expanding its borders to the borders of the Ottoman Empire, of which it is the heir. However, in recent years, with the developments in the domestic and national defense industry and effective foreign policy strategies, Turkey, whose self-confidence has increased, has become one of the countries that have a say in the world political arena.

Türkiye has soldiers in other countries for the following four reasons:

1. Due to their duties within the scope of the United Nations (UN) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

1. In accordance with bilateral agreements with some Countries.

1. Due to external terrorist attacks against National Security.

1. For the purpose of ensuring or preserving peace

Countries where Turkish Soldiers are present due to their duties within the scope of the United Nations (UN) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO):

Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, Central African Republic, Mali, Democratic Congo, Lebanon and Afghanistan

Countries with Turkish Military Bases or Elements as a Result of Bilateral Agreements:

Azerbaijan, Libya, Qatar, Albania, Somalia and Sudan.

Countries Where Turkish Military Bases or Elements Are Located Due to Military Operations and Peacekeeping:

Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Northern Iraq and Syria.

TO BE CONTINUED