The chapter considers the main Russian and Turkish scholarly works, especially concerning the relations of the modern RussiaRussia and Türkiye with ASEAN and how they are analyzed by scholars. The authors conclude that the Russian-language research on ASEAN has significantly advanced the practical understanding of regional integrationIntegration in Southeast AsiaSoutheast Asia. Yet, within the extensive body of work on Southeast Asia and the Asia–Pacific, only a fraction addresses the Russian Federation’s foreignPolicy policyForeign policy and its ASEAN relations. Recent studies from 2022 to 2024 often overlook the profound challenges posed by international sanctions, particularly in economic relationsEconomic relations. The optimistic forecasts of Russia-ASEAN cooperationCooperation found in these works are at odds with reality, highlighting the need for independent and objective analysisAnalysis. As a region of relative stability, Southeast AsiaSoutheast Asia should be a key consideration in shaping Türkiye’s foreign policy, especially concerning economic, scientific, technical cooperation, and educational initiatives.

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International Relations of Turkey and Russia with ASEAN: State of Research in the 21st Century

  • Mustafa Altunok,
  • Vadim Atnashev

摘要

The chapter considers the main Russian and Turkish scholarly works, especially concerning the relations of the modern RussiaRussia and Türkiye with ASEAN and how they are analyzed by scholars. The authors conclude that the Russian-language research on ASEAN has significantly advanced the practical understanding of regional integrationIntegration in Southeast AsiaSoutheast Asia. Yet, within the extensive body of work on Southeast Asia and the Asia–Pacific, only a fraction addresses the Russian Federation’s foreignPolicy policyForeign policy and its ASEAN relations. Recent studies from 2022 to 2024 often overlook the profound challenges posed by international sanctions, particularly in economic relationsEconomic relations. The optimistic forecasts of Russia-ASEAN cooperationCooperation found in these works are at odds with reality, highlighting the need for independent and objective analysisAnalysis. As a region of relative stability, Southeast AsiaSoutheast Asia should be a key consideration in shaping Türkiye’s foreign policy, especially concerning economic, scientific, technical cooperation, and educational initiatives.