Revitalization of Ethiopia Turkey Relations in the Era of Globalization (2002-2015)
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2015-06
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Addis Ababa University
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The first decade of 21st century marks a new phase in the relations of Ethiopia and Turkey. During the period relations between the two countries transformed into unprecedented stage. The aim of this study is to examine Ethiopia-Turkey relations after 2002 by focusing on eco-nomic, political and social relations. Towards this end, the study employed qualitative re-search approach. Key Informant Interview and content analyses methods of data collection were used to pertinent information.
The study identified globalization, foreign policy reorientation and economic growth as the major factors that shaped Ethiopia-Turkey relations during 2002-2015. Of particular rele-vance, economy and specifically investment and trade were the most important sectors boldly visible in the relationships of Ethiopia and Turkey. However, in areas such as trade asym-metrical relations in favour of Turkey have marked the bilateral partnership during period. On the other hand, political and social relations have grown over the years because of strong economic interdependencies. In short, this study identified that Ethiopia-Turkey relations have gown and expanded in all direction since 2002
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