Keeping a Trust-Network amidst Challenges: Turkish-Japanese Relations

Abstract

The historical relations between Turkey and Japan have roots that go back to more than a century as the longest and most stable relationship that Turkey has had with an Asian country. Since the 19th century, the acceleration of communication between countries and societies due to globalization has brought the interaction between Turkey and Asian countries and societies closer. Japanese-Turkish relations stand out among them for their continued amicable relations which has served both societies in times of crises. Moreover, Japanese relations have grown in recent years to become a significant strategic partnership that encompasses deepening relations in political, military, economic, social, and cultural spheres.