Erdogan’s Kashmir Rhetoric: Why Turkey’s President Raises Issue Every Year At UN General Assembly
Much like a seasonal flu that flares up every autumn, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s references to Kashmir follow a predictable annual cycle. Almost like clockwork, as world leaders gather in New York for the United Nations General Assembly every September, Erdogan delivers his familiar rhetoric on the Kashmir issue. This year was no exception. At the 81st Session on Tuesday, Erdogan once again…
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan consistently raises the Kashmir issue every year at the United Nations General Assembly, much like he does with other regional disputes. This annual ritual serves more as a political show for international audiences than a genuine effort to resolve the conflict. Erdogan frames his advocacy for Kashmir as championing Muslim populations worldwide, a strategy that boosts his popularity among conservative Turkish voters and reinforces his vision of a neo-Ottoman foreign policy.
This approach is intended to contrast Turkey's leadership against traditional power centers in West Asia, particularly Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, as these Gulf nations have closer relations with India and have diminished their criticism of Indian policies in Jammu and Kashmir. Erdogan's rhetoric on Kashmir is deeply intertwined with Turkey's strategic alliance with Pakistan, as Ankara provides diplomatic support to Pakistan to secure defense exports and ensure Pakistan's backing on issues like Cyprus and regional disputes.
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