Turkiye, Libya and Security Relations : MENA Regional Relations in the Shadow of International Organisations

This book examines the complex relationship between Türkiye and Libya, integrating Welsh Critical Security Studies (CSS) with contemporary realities.It argues that security encompasses more than just military power, focusing on the cultural, social, and political dimensions that influence security policies.The book delves into the regional dynamics shaped by international organisations like NATO and the UN, particularly post-World War II.It highlights how these organisations' geopolitical interests have impacted bilateral interactions, framing security through notions of influence and power.Key historical turning points are analysed to reveal their effects on military and political engagements between Türkiye and Libya.The book also critiques the roles of major international players, especially the United States, exposing the hegemonic forces that often compromise the sovereignty of states.Challenging conventional military-centric perspectives, the narrative emphasises human rights, ec