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Türkiye is geographically and geopolitically linked to Europe as a transit hub for corridors extending from China to Europe [1], though it is notably excluded from the proposed IMEC route to Europe [2] and is currently experiencing a shift in its diplomatic relationship with the continent [3].

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A Status Quo Power in a Changing Region: Iran's Regionalism in ... cambridge.org Cambridge University Press 1 fact
claimTurkey's goal of becoming a central hub for East-West energy and transit corridors requires active involvement on the ground, including military presence, in areas pivotal for transit corridors extending from China to Europe.
Regional Powers Still Matter! - Giga- Hamburg giga-hamburg.de GIGA 1 fact
claimTurkey is currently distancing itself from Europe while attempting to revive its historical Ottoman sphere of influence.