The Evolution of TİKA: A Case Study in Turkish Soft Power Projection

Birce Beşgül

doi:10.36484/liberal.1442299

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The Evolution of TİKA: A Case Study in Turkish Soft Power Projection

Abstract

This article examines the development of the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) as a case study in Türkiye’s soft power projection. As an important instrument of Türkiye’s foreign policy, TİKA plays a critical role in promoting cooperation, development and cultural exchange with partner countries around the world. Through a historical analysis of TİKA’s establishment, mandate and early initiatives, this study provides insights into its evolving role within Türkiye’s diplomatic apparatus. By examining the expansion of TİKA’s activities, shifts in focus areas and strategic priorities over time, this paper assesses TİKA’s impact on promoting Türkiye’s interests and strengthening Türkiye’s image abroad. In this framework, TİKA contributes to Türkiye’s humanitarian diplomacy objectives as a soft power tool.

Keywords

Soft power , TİKA , foreign policy , power projection , humanitarian diplomacy.

TİKA'nın Evrimi: Türkiye'nin Yumuşak Güç Gösteriminde Bir Vaka Çalışması

Öz

Bu makale, Türkiye’nin yumuşak güç projeksiyonunda bir vaka çalışması olarak Türk İşbirliği ve Koordinasyon Ajansı Başkanlığı’nın (TİKA) gelişimini incelemektedir. Türkiye’nin dış politikasının önemli bir aracı olan TİKA, dünya çapındaki ortak ülkelerle işbirliği, kalkınma ve kültürel alışverişi teşvik etmede kritik bir rol oynamaktadır. Bu çalışma, TİKA’nın kuruluşu, görevi ve ilk girişimlerinin tarihsel bir analizi yoluyla, Türkiye’nin diplomatik aygıtı içinde evrilen rolüne dair analizleri sunmaktadır. Zaman içinde TİKA’nın faaliyetlerinin genişlemesini, odak alanlarındaki değişimleri ve stratejik önceliklerini inceleyen bu makale, TİKA’nın Türkiye’nin çıkarlarının desteklenmesi ve Türkiye’nin yurtdışındaki imajının güçlendirilmesi üzerindeki etkisini değerlendirmektedir. Bu çerçevede, TİKA, bir yumuşak güç aracı olarak Türkiye’nin insani diplomasi hedeflerine katkı sağlamaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Yumuşak güç , TİKA , dış politika , güç yansıtma , insani diplomasi.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

International Politics

Journal Section

Review

Authors

Birce Beşgül ^*
0000-0002-6324-2141
Türkiye

Early Pub Date

November 6, 2024

Publication Date

September 28, 2024

Submission Date

February 24, 2024

Acceptance Date

July 11, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Number: 115

DOI

https://doi.org/10.36484/liberal.1442299

IZ

https://izlik.org/JA82JY79AT

APA

Beşgül, B. (2024). The Evolution of TİKA: A Case Study in Turkish Soft Power Projection. Liberal Düşünce Dergisi, 115, 57-82. https://doi.org/10.36484/liberal.1442299

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