The impact of Turkiye's energy policies on the current political situation

Energy is an indispensable element for the sustainable development of modern societies. Energy has retained its significance as an essential resource since the inception of humanity. The future global equation will be shaped around countries' abilities to possess energy resources, control these resources, and effectively transfer them. Türkiye, in this equation, has become a significant player in the field of energy by adopting realistic and strategic policies, ushering in a rapid process of transformation and change. The fundamental aim of the energy policies developed in Türkiye is seen to revolve around increasing the energy generated from local and renewable sources, diversifying resources and suppliers, and reducing external dependency. Ongoing projects, established goals, and real policies have resulted in efforts to decrease the country's energy dependence and its substantial energy bill, paving the way for the construction of a new era. Within the scope of Türkiye's goal to become a central country in energy trade, policies are being pursued to ensure energy supply security. This thesis provides information about the energy resources available in Türkiye. In the conclusion section, the impact of the policies implemented by Türkiye in light of its new energy vision, aiming to reduce its energy dependence, on the political situation will be discussed.