International relations between Turkey and Afghanistan

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The relation between Turkey and Afghanistan is EXCELLENT, and they could be called STRATEGIC ALLIES, with an overall score of 8.18 out of 10. The chances of a conflict between both countries are extremely rare.

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Profile summary of Turkey

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Turkey Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Ankara
Population 84 339 067
Land Area (sq km) 769 632
Main religion Islam
Life Expectancy 77 years

Turkey is a country located in the Eastern Mediterranean region, bordering the Black Sea to the north, Georgia and Armenia to the northeast, Iran to the east, Iraq and Syria to the southeast, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and Bulgaria and Greece to the west. It is a transcontinental country, with a small part in Europe and the majority of its territory in Asia. Turkey has a population of about 84 million people and the official language is Turkish. The country has a presidential system of government, with the president serving as both head of state and government. The current president is Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has been in power since 2003. Turkey is a member of the United Nations, the Council of Europe, and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, among others. It is also a candidate for membership in the European Union. Turkey has a diverse economy, with a mix of modern industry, traditional agriculture, and a growing service sector. It is the world's 13th-largest economy by nominal GDP. The country is a major exporter of textiles, clothing, and automotive parts, and it is also a significant producer of agricultural products, including wheat, tobacco, and fruit. Turkey has a rich cultural heritage and is home to many ancient historical sites, such as the city of Istanbul, which was once the capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. The country is also known for its cuisine, which includes dishes such as kebabs, baklava, and Turkish coffee.

Profile summary of Afghanistan

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Afghanistan Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Kabul
Population 38 928 346
Land Area (sq km) 652 864
Main religion Islam
Life Expectancy 65 years

Afghanistan is a country located in South and Central Asia. It is bordered by Pakistan to the south and east, Iran to the west, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan to the north, and China to the far northeast. The country has a complex history and has been a battleground for various powers throughout its history. In recent times, Afghanistan has been embroiled in conflict for several decades, starting with the Soviet invasion in 1979 and continuing with the civil war that followed. The country has also been a major theater of operations in the War on Terror, with the United States and other countries intervening in the country after the September 11th attacks in 2001. Since then, Afghanistan has seen significant political and social upheaval, including the rise and fall of the Taliban, the establishment of a new government, and ongoing violence and conflict with various militant groups. The country has also struggled with issues such as corruption, poverty, and a lack of infrastructure and development. Despite these challenges, Afghanistan has made some progress in recent years, including holding successful elections and making progress on issues such as women's rights and education. However, the country still faces many challenges and will likely continue to be a focus of international attention for the foreseeable future.


The strengths and weaknesses of each country:

In terms of population, the Turkey's population is 2.17 bigger than the population of Afghanistan (population of Turkey: 84 339 067, population of Afghanistan: 38 928 346).

The Turkey's land area is 1.18 bigger than the land area of Afghanistan (land area (sq km) of Turkey: 769 632, land area (sq km) of Afghanistan: 652 864).

The position in the international influence ranking of Turkey is 7, while Afghanistan is situated 51 places below in the ranking (position 58).

Turkey maintains contact with 182 countries, while Afghanistan maintains contact with 34 countries.

Turkey maintains an excellent relation with 24 countries, while in the case of Afghanistan, this figure drops to 7.


The relation between Turkey and Afghanistan through the time

The relation between Turkey and Afghanistan has decreased recently by 1.5 points, reaching an overall punctuation of 8.2 from a previous value of 9.7.


Conflict Simulator: Turkey vs Afghanistan

Although the chances of a conflict between both countries are extremely rare, because the relation between Turkey and Afghanistan is EXCELLENT. Let's suppose a hypothetical conflict occurs between both countries:


Solo scenario: Turkey vs Afghanistan

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Turkey with a 81.6% probability.

Allies scenario: Team Turkey vs Team Afghanistan

In a hypothetical conflict between Turkey and Afghanistan, probably, Pakistan will participate helping Turkey.
Any country will participate helping Afghanistan.

The map shows the allies of Turkey painted in yellow and the allies of Afghanistan painted in blue.

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (in case that all mentioned allies participate), will be the team of Turkey with a 87.5% probability.

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