Birleşmiş Milletlerin Kuruluşu Sürecinde San Francisco Konferansı ve Dışişleri Bakanı Hasan Saka’nın Faaliyetleri

During the final days of World War II, Turkey experienced a significant shift in its foreign policy. The main reason for this change was Turkey's desire to align itself with the victorious Allied powers at the end of the war. Another factor contributing to this shift was the need to take precautions against the growing and expansionist policies of the Soviet Union. This study examines the San Francisco Conference, where Turkey decided its stance, and its effects. Foreign Minister Hasan Saka played a crucial role in shaping Turkish foreign policy throughout the stages of the conference. By participating in the San Francisco Conference, Turkey secured its place in the changing world. During this process, which laid the foundations for the establishment of the United Nations, the Turkish delegation, under the leadership of Hasan Saka, ensured Turkey's place in the international arena. Throughout the conference, the Turkish delegation, led by Hasan Saka, worked to establish bilateral relations and inform other countries, particularly the United Kingdom and the United States, about the Soviet threat. They made efforts to create public opinion in favor of Turkey. With the acceptance of the United Nations Charter on June 26, 1945, Turkish foreign policy found its place in the new world order alongside the United States and the United Kingdom. This article attempts to examine the role of Foreign Minister Hasan Saka and the Turkish delegation in the process of shaping Turkey's foreign policy during the San Francisco Conference.