Research Article

SOFT POWER FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THEORIES

Volume: 23 Number: 1 March 24, 2025
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SOFT POWER FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THEORIES

Abstract

The concept of soft power is one of the most popular concepts in policy studies. Despite this, it has not been theoretically clear enough since it was set up. This is because the ambiguities in the concept do not allow generalizations to be made enough to form a theory. The aim of this article is to demonstrate that the concept of soft power can be evaluated within the scope of international relations theories, based on the main idea that the concept of soft power can only be a tool for theories, and thus to make a modest contribution to the theoretical basis of the concept by giving it a place within existing theories. While doing this, three main traditions were focused on since international relations theories cover a wide range. The fact that soft power can take place within realist, liberal, and constructivist paradigms is supported by short analytical examples, and the opinion that soft power resources that cause different results can take place in different paradigms has been formed. It is thought that such a perspective is an important study in terms of facilitating analytical studies on the concept of soft power and opening the door to a different classification.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Policy and Administration (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

March 24, 2025

Publication Date

March 24, 2025

Submission Date

September 23, 2023

Acceptance Date

February 7, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 23 Number: 1

APA
Canyurt, D. (2025). SOFT POWER FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THEORIES. Journal of Management and Economics Research, 23(1), 196-212. https://doi.org/10.11611/yead.1365339
AMA
1.Canyurt D. SOFT POWER FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THEORIES. Journal of Management and Economics Research. 2025;23(1):196-212. doi:10.11611/yead.1365339
Chicago
Canyurt, Dilek. 2025. “SOFT POWER FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THEORIES”. Journal of Management and Economics Research 23 (1): 196-212. https://doi.org/10.11611/yead.1365339.
EndNote
Canyurt D (March 1, 2025) SOFT POWER FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THEORIES. Journal of Management and Economics Research 23 1 196–212.
IEEE
[1]D. Canyurt, “SOFT POWER FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THEORIES”, Journal of Management and Economics Research, vol. 23, no. 1, pp. 196–212, Mar. 2025, doi: 10.11611/yead.1365339.
ISNAD
Canyurt, Dilek. “SOFT POWER FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THEORIES”. Journal of Management and Economics Research 23/1 (March 1, 2025): 196-212. https://doi.org/10.11611/yead.1365339.
JAMA
1.Canyurt D. SOFT POWER FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THEORIES. Journal of Management and Economics Research. 2025;23:196–212.
MLA
Canyurt, Dilek. “SOFT POWER FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THEORIES”. Journal of Management and Economics Research, vol. 23, no. 1, Mar. 2025, pp. 196-12, doi:10.11611/yead.1365339.
Vancouver
1.Dilek Canyurt. SOFT POWER FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THEORIES. Journal of Management and Economics Research. 2025 Mar. 1;23(1):196-212. doi:10.11611/yead.1365339

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