This article underscores the relevance and prospects of examining neo- Ottomanism within the field of modern American studies. It highlights key scholarly works that trace the historical development of neo-Ottomanism and outline its primary characteristics in the foreign policy of the Turkish state. The author presents a series of arguments supporting the importance of studying neo-Ottomanism as Turkey’s main foreign policy approach. However, it is noted that the scope of academic research discussing the relevance and future prospects of neo-Ottomanism as Turkey’s primary foreign policy strategy remains limited. Additionally, the article identifies several challenges associated with studying neo- Ottomanism in American scholarship, primarily stemming from the ambiguous relationship between the neo-Ottoman approach and Turkey’s current foreign policy strategy. These challenges are further complicated by the complex structure and inherent inconsistencies of neo-Ottomanism as a political phenomenon, the absence of its official consolidation in international legal documents, and the lack of consensus among scholars regarding the interpretation of the term “neo-Ottomanism” in contemporary American studies. The author also attempts to outline future research directions for analyzing the content and significance of neo-Ottomanism in American scholarship. In their view, this includes examining the legacy of the Ottoman Empire and assessing its applicability to the foreign policy of modern Turkey. This analysis encompasses the exploration of the political, social, and cultural implications of neo-Ottoman goals, forecasting the outcomes of its implementation in Turkish foreign policy, and drawing comparisons between neo-Ottomanism and Kemalism as distinct foreign policy paradigms.
Neo-Ottomanism; neo-Ottoman approach; American studies; Ottoman Empire; Turkey; foreign policy.