A discussion forum on Turkish-African relations was held in Istanbul on December 12, 2024. The event was co-organized by the African Center for Research and Policy Studies (AfroPolicy) and the Global Institute for Strategic Research (GISR) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU). The forum explored a wide range of key topics related to diplomatic relations between Turkey and the African continent, with a focus on geopolitical, geoeconomic, military, security, and cultural dimensions. It provided a valuable platform to assess the evolving dynamics of Turkish-African relations in light of both the challenges and opportunities emerging from the African continent. The event brought together academics, experts, and researchers to discuss key developments in the geopolitical and geoeconomic landscape, as well as security-related aspects of Turkey-Africa engagement. The discussions focused on four main dimensions and featured contributions from both in-person participants and remote speakers joining from Doha, including representatives from the Global Institute for Strategic Research (GISR) and the Qatari Ministry of Interior

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