The Effects of the Israel–US and Iran War on Türkiye: Flight to a Safe Haven and the Potential to Become an International Financial Centre

INTRODUCTION

In the current conjuncture, in which regional geopolitical tensions are deepening, the possible repercussions for Türkiye of the war centred on Israel–US and Iran emerge as an issue that must be analysed carefully not only in the context of foreign policy and security but also in terms of economic policy, public finance, the financial system, logistics infrastructure and institutional capacity. Topics such as the search for a safe haven, the ambition to become an international financial centre, insurance capacity, the strategic role of ports and the possibility of international financial operations turning towards Türkiye will form the main axes of this debate. In this context, this interview with Prof. H. Hakan Yılmaz addresses what kind of economic policy framework Türkiye should develop in the face of these developments, and which priorities come to the fore in terms of fiscal resilience, the preparedness of public institutions, the role of local government and social effects.