Institutionalization of Relationship and Voting Cohesion: A Case Study of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) at the UN General Assembly

In an era marked by complex international dynamics, examining voting cohesion within international organizations is a crucial avenue for understanding international relations. This research delves into the relationship between the institutionalization of relations among the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) members and their voting behavior at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The central hypothesis of this study posits that a positive correlation exists between the level of institutionalization and the degree of voting cohesion they exhibit at the UNGA. A comprehensive dataset of voting patterns at the UNGA from 2009 onwards is analyzed to investigate this hypothesis. The focus is on the voting alignment of OTS member states with each other and their alignment with major powers like the United States, China, and Russia. Through a meticulous analysis of temporal, issue-specific, and major power alignment, the research seeks to discern the patterns indicating a positive relationship between institutionalization and voting cohesion among OTS member states.