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Diplomatic Elements in Qarakhanid Foreign Policy toward the Saljuqs in the 11th–12th Centuries
Aliya Almagambetova, Aydın Usta, Gulnara Khabizhanova
Diplomacy was in its formative stages during the Middle Ages, and states used advanced diplomatic tools in their interactions. Diplomatic methods such as treaties, mediation, marriage alliances, and cooperation offered distinct advantages and reflected the rol…
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The Role of Non-Governmental Organizations in Türkiye’s Public Diplomacy Activities in the Context of New Public Diplomacy and Political Communication Discussions
Yunus Şahbaz, Recep Şehitoğlu
This article examines the role of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Türkiye’s public diplomacy. Firstly, it discusses how NGOs are positioned as a public diplomacy actor in the public diplomacy literature. The second part emphasizes that the changes and…
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Debt-Trap Diplomacy of China towards the Turkestan Republics
Serdar Yılmaz, Abzal Dosbolov
Following their independence in 1991, the Republics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan developed active relations with major global and regional actors, including the United States, Russia, Europe, Türkiye, and China. Among these, China emerged as a par…
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Crafting a Brand from Tradition: An Innovative Public Diplomacy Strategy for the Organization of Turkic States
Erman Akıllı, Yunhee Kim
This paper explores the potential of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in leveraging Public Diplomacy to bolster its international stature, proposing the development of a unique brand, “Yurt Yeli.” Drawing parallels with South Korea’s successful Hallyu (…
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Safeguarding Truth in Turmoil: A Study of the Turkish Government’s Strategic Deployment of Twitter during the February 6, 2023, Earthquakes
Sibel Hoştut, İsmail Ayşad Güdekli, Fırat Güzeldağ
This article examines crisis communication and public diplomacy through social media, especially in the context of the earthquakes that occurred in Türkiye on February 6, 2023. The study underscores the critical roles of accurate information dissemination, pub…
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The Organisation of Turkic States’ Digital Communication and Digital Diplomacy Perspective
Fatmanur Altun
As a result of digitalisation, digital diplomacy is employed to establish and maintain dialogue between publics. Digital diplomacy, a sub-heading of public diplomacy activities, offers a common communication platform for the Organisation of Turkic States and a…
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National Polar Research as a Manifestation of Turkey’s Soft Power
Ebru Caymaz, Barbaros Büyüksağnak, Burcu Özsoy
In the global economy of the 21st century, the production of information and technology and the process of its transformation into economic benefit have become the most important parameter in the relative distribution of power among states. Intending to have a…
Scholarship Programs as Public Diplomacy Tool and Implementations in Turkic Council Countries
Muhammet Musa Budak, Hacı Murat Terzi
Public Diplomacy which continues to increase its importance alongside traditional diplomacy, become essential part of foreign policy of states. There are many activities in this content carried by governmental and nongovernmental institutions to gain consent o…
