Türkiye’s Public Diplomacy in Latin America and the Caribbean: An Analysis through Nicholas Cull’s Approach
Öz
Türkiye has pursued an increasingly proactive foreign policy, extending its engagement to neighboring countries and more distant regions such as Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean (LAC), reflecting its ambition to position itself as a regional and global power. Public diplomacy has been one of the key instruments in this strategy, enabling Türkiye to build strong ties, enhance its influence on the international stage, and offer an alternative to its traditional Western-centric approach. This study addresses a notable gap in the literature on Türkiye’s foreign policy by focusing on its public diplomacy initiatives in the LAC region. Drawing on Nicholas Cull’s public diplomacy classification, the research examines Türkiye’s listening, advocacy, cultural diplomacy, exchange diplomacy, and international broadcasting strategies. Through this lens, the analysis provides a comprehensive understanding of Türkiye’s evolving global presence and its strategic use of public diplomacy to strengthen its position in the LAC region.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Public diplomacy, Türkiye, Latin America and Caribbean, Nicholas Cull
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