Research Article

Artificial Intelligence-Supported Social Media Management and Power Projection

Volume: 2 Number: 4 July 11, 2026
  • Engin Şirvan
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Artificial Intelligence-Supported Social Media Management and Power Projection

Abstract

This study examines the impact of artificial intelligence (AI)–enhanced social media marketing strategies used by Turkish public institutions on Türkiye’s regional power projection. In a rapidly digitalizing international system, states increasingly employ social media platforms for foreign policy messaging, public diplomacy, and crisis communication. Türkiye’s digital transformation demonstrates a shift from traditional communication tools toward data-driven, audience-targeted, AI supported strategic communication. This study analyzes how Türkiye’s digital state narrative supports its regional power status, evaluates the influence capacity of AI based social media operations, and discusses the role of digital communication strategies in regional power competition. Using qualitative methodology, the research integrates literature review, comparative analysis, and discourse analysis. Findings indicate that AI-enabled social media management strengthens Türkiye’s public diplomacy, security communication, national brand value, and regional influence capacity. The study contributes to digital diplomacy literature by proposing a holistic model that connects AI-based communication strategies with state-level power projection.

Keywords

References

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Information Systems (Other), Information and Technology Law

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Engin Şirvan This is me
0009-0008-5985-156X
Kuzey Kıbrıs Türk Cumhuriyeti

Publication Date

July 11, 2026

Submission Date

January 11, 2026

Acceptance Date

June 28, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 2 Number: 4

APA
Şirvan, E. (2026). Artificial Intelligence-Supported Social Media Management and Power Projection. UFÜ Sosyal Ve Beşeri Bilimler Dergisi, 2(4), 74-85. https://doi.org/10.29329/ufusobed.2026.1465.4
AMA
1.Şirvan E. Artificial Intelligence-Supported Social Media Management and Power Projection. JOSSH. 2026;2(4):74-85. doi:10.29329/ufusobed.2026.1465.4
Chicago
Şirvan, Engin. 2026. “Artificial Intelligence-Supported Social Media Management and Power Projection”. UFÜ Sosyal Ve Beşeri Bilimler Dergisi 2 (4): 74-85. https://doi.org/10.29329/ufusobed.2026.1465.4.
EndNote
Şirvan E (July 1, 2026) Artificial Intelligence-Supported Social Media Management and Power Projection. UFÜ Sosyal ve Beşeri Bilimler Dergisi 2 4 74–85.
IEEE
[1]E. Şirvan, “Artificial Intelligence-Supported Social Media Management and Power Projection”, JOSSH, vol. 2, no. 4, pp. 74–85, July 2026, doi: 10.29329/ufusobed.2026.1465.4.
ISNAD
Şirvan, Engin. “Artificial Intelligence-Supported Social Media Management and Power Projection”. UFÜ Sosyal ve Beşeri Bilimler Dergisi 2/4 (July 1, 2026): 74-85. https://doi.org/10.29329/ufusobed.2026.1465.4.
JAMA
1.Şirvan E. Artificial Intelligence-Supported Social Media Management and Power Projection. JOSSH. 2026;2:74–85.
MLA
Şirvan, Engin. “Artificial Intelligence-Supported Social Media Management and Power Projection”. UFÜ Sosyal Ve Beşeri Bilimler Dergisi, vol. 2, no. 4, July 2026, pp. 74-85, doi:10.29329/ufusobed.2026.1465.4.
Vancouver
1.Engin Şirvan. Artificial Intelligence-Supported Social Media Management and Power Projection. JOSSH. 2026 Jul. 1;2(4):74-85. doi:10.29329/ufusobed.2026.1465.4