Is Energy Union Possible in the Organization of Turkic States?
Türk Devletleri Teşkilatı'nda Enerji Birliği Mümkün mü?
This study examines the current structure, strategic potential, and future prospects of energy cooperation within the Organization of Turkic States(OTS).It evaluates the distribution of natural gas, petroleum, coal, uranium, and renewable energy resources among the OTS members and assesses regional infrastructure projects, such as TANAP, BTC, and the proposed Trans-Caspian Pipeline. From a strategic management and regional integration perspective, the study investigates whether the OTS can evolve into an institutionalized regional energy union capable of enhancing collective energy security, geopolitical influence, and sustainable economic development. Methodologically, this research employs qualitative content analysis of academic literature, institutional reports, policy documents, and regional energy strategies. The findings indicate that although OTS members possess complementary energy capacities and strategic transit advantages, political asymmetries, infrastructure gaps, external geopolitical pressures, and institutional fragmentation continue to limit deeper integration. Nevertheless, coordinated infrastructure investments, harmonized energy policies, renewable energy collaboration, and regional governance mechanisms may gradually transform the OTS into a more integrated Eurasian energy corridor. The study contributes to the literature by evaluating OTS energy cooperation not only through geopolitical perspectives but also through strategic management and institutional integration frameworks.
Bu çalışma, Türk Devletleri Teşkilatı (TDT) içindeki enerji işbirliğinin mevcut yapısını, stratejik potansiyelini ve gelecekteki beklentilerini incelemektedir. TDT üyeleri arasında doğal gaz, petrol, kömür, uranyum ve yenilenebilir enerji kaynaklarının dağılımını değerlendirirken, TANAP, BTC ve önerilen Trans-Hazar Boru Hattı gibi bölgesel altyapı projelerini de analiz etmektedir. Stratejik yönetim ve bölgesel entegrasyon perspektifinden bakıldığında, çalışma, TDT'nin kolektif enerji güvenliğini, jeopolitik etkiyi ve sürdürülebilir ekonomik kalkınmayı artırabilecek kurumsallaşmış bir bölgesel enerji birliğine dönüşüp dönüşemeyeceğini araştırmaktadır. Metodolojik olarak, araştırma akademik literatür, kurumsal raporlar, politika belgeleri ve bölgesel enerji stratejilerine dayalı nitel içerik analizi yaklaşımını benimsemektedir. Bulgular, TDT üyelerinin tamamlayıcı enerji kapasitelerine ve stratejik transit avantajlarına sahip olmalarına rağmen, siyasi asimetrilerin, altyapı açıklarının, dış jeopolitik baskıların ve kurumsal parçalanmanın daha derin entegrasyonu sınırlamaya devam ettiğini göstermektedir. Bununla birlikte, koordineli altyapı yatırımları, uyumlu enerji politikaları, yenilenebilir enerji işbirliği ve bölgesel yönetişim mekanizmaları, TDT'yi kademeli olarak daha entegre bir Avrasya enerji koridoruna dönüştürebilir. Bu çalışma, TDT enerji işbirliğini yalnızca jeopolitik perspektiflerden değil, aynı zamanda stratejik yönetim ve kurumsal entegrasyon çerçevelerinden de değerlendirerek literatüre katkıda bulunmaktadır.
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- Article Type Research Article
- Submitted June 4, 2026
- Accepted June 4, 2026
- Published June 15, 2026
- Issue No. 16 (2026)
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