Turkey’s Public Diplomacy towards the Balkans
Abstract
The problematic of this study is to investigate the activities of cultural diplomacy in the Balkans for Turkey. These activities are valued over Turkey’s public diplomacy institutions through interviews made by the author. In this context, the aim of study is to examine of Turkey policies for cultural diplomacy activities in the Balkans with feedback received from the opinions and suggestions of the relevant institutions. In the research, the answer of the question “Is it effective cultural diplomacy activities of Turkey in the Balkans?” was sought. The basic hypothesis of the study is that Turkey’s public diplomacy in the Balkans has experienced a transformation of strategic vision. In the context of the hypothesis of the study, the following conclusion has been reached. The public diplomacy activities of Turkish public diplomacy institutions towards the Balkans have a strategic perspective. This paradigmatic development has become especially important since the 21st century.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
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Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Ömer Atcı
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0000-0002-9989-0976
Türkiye
Publication Date
October 30, 2022
Submission Date
September 9, 2020
Acceptance Date
January 19, 2021
Published in Issue
Year 2022 Volume: 9 Number: 2
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