Crise e aproximação entre Rússia e Turquia: impactos da derrubada do Sukhoi Su-24 durante o conflito Sírio.

Abstract

This paper discusses the impact of the Jet Crisis during the conflict in Syria in the year 2015 on the geopolitical relations between Russia and Turkey. The downing of the Russian Su-24 fighter jet by Turkish forces has brought a fresh outlook for the conflict in Syria as well as for the development of relations between the two countries. In the light of theories of classical geopolitics and also of Regional Security Complexes (RSC), it will be explained how important the geopolitical aspect of both countries is, and through a historical overview will be provided the basis for comparing pre- after the jet crash. In the face of this comparison, it was noted that despite a temporary deterioration in relations between Russia and Turkey shortly after the collapse of the combat aircraft, the two countries advanced to a significant diplomatic improvement, culminating even with the acquisition of Russian military equipment by the Turkish forces.