Abstract:
This study analyzes Türkiye's foreign policy in providing military
assistance to Libya under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan from 2019 to 2022.
This study explores the conflict dynamics of Libya's second civil war arising from
Türkiye's military involvement in Libya, specifically in support of the
Government of National Accord (GNA) against the Libyan National Army
(LNA) led by Khalifa Haftar. Using the theoretical framework of defense
diplomacy, this study analyzes Türkiye's foreign policy in its military assistance
that influenced the development of the conflict. Qualitative methods were used
with primary data analysis from government reports, academic journals, and other
reliable sources. The results show that Türkiye's military policy has not only
strengthened the position of the GNA but also that Türkiye's involvement has
been crucial in shaping the dynamics of peacekeeping and peace enforcement in
Libya. This study provides important insights into Türkiye's role as a regional
actor and its contribution to the conflict dynamics in Libya.
