| 1 | To enable students to grasp the fundamental historical transformations in Turkey’s foreign policy from the late Ottoman Empire onward. |
| 2 | To equip students with the competence to explain Turkey’s foreign policy choices during 1876–1960, in their historical context and in light of international relations theories. |
| 3 | To foster awareness of the domestic political dynamics, leadership approaches, and ideological orientations that influence Turkey’s foreign policy. |
| 4 | To equip students with the ability to analyze systemic, regional, and actor-based factors in foreign policy-making processes. |
| 5 | To instill the habit of conducting analyses on Turkish foreign policy in accordance with scientific and ethical standards by using academic sources and historical documents. |