Metin AKSOY, Yasin AVCI It is obvious that since the AKP came power in 2002, Turkish foreign policy has undergone a major shift. In fact, debates and attempts about re-thinking of Turkish foreign policy started with the collapse of Soviet Union. However, until Ahmet Davutoğlu and his Strategic … [Read more...]
Archives for 2012
A Theoretical Approach to Turkey’s International Public Relations Efforts: A Case of Public Diplomacy
Senem B. CEVIK-ERSAYDI Public diplomacy is the phenomenon of the century which has been implemented as a strategy to win the hearts and minds of foreign audiences to get end results in policy programs. Public diplomacy is a long term process that draws from various disciplines such as public … [Read more...]
Turkish Foreign Policy: A Mid-Eastern Approach
Mustafa ZIYA Turkey's foreign policy after the Cold War is re-defined as a multi-parameter and rhythmic policy. Theoretically it is structured according to the principle of strategic depth that combines geographical and historical parameters of the country, aiming to be a model country in the … [Read more...]
Role of Soft Power in the new Turkish Foreign Policy: The Case of Least Developed Countries
Guliz SUTCU In the last ten years, parameters of the Turkish foreign policy (TFP) changed to an important extent. Its lines have been redrawn in accordance with the goal of becoming a global actor that pursues visionary diplomacy. The Strategic Depth doctrine provided a theoretical framework to … [Read more...]
Turkey’s Outstanding Record in Economy and Democracy
Güven GÜNGÖR There are some countries whose name is mostly pronounced during last decade. Especially the global economic downturn highlighted the performance of those countries among which Turkey is considered as a special case. Being one of the most important actor in its region and in global … [Read more...]
Turcia – un miracol la început de mileniu trei
Adrian FILIP Acum trei-patru decenii vorbeam de "miracolul japonez", constatând, fără surprindere, că Japonia, unul dintre marii învinşii ai celui de Al Doilea Război Mondial, reuşise să realizeze pe durata câtorva zeci de ani o creştere economică constantă cu două cifre. În Europa, Germania de … [Read more...]
The Importance of the Balkans in Turkish Foreign Policy
Interview with HE Ömür Şölendil - Ambassador of Turkey to Bucharest Your Excellency, What is the importance of the Balkans in Turkish foreign policy? What are the basic principles that guide Turkey’s policy towards the region? Turkey shares a common geography, a common cultural heritage, common … [Read more...]
Turkey’s Regional Expertise can Bring Important Strategic Benefits to the EU
Interview of HE Titus CORLĂŢEAN, Romanian Ministry for External Affairs Interviewed by Vasile SIMILEANU, January 2013 Your Excellency, How do you asses the current stage of the bilateral relations between Romania and Turkey? The bilateral relations between Romania and Turkey are excellent, … [Read more...]
Salonul de carte POLEMOS, editia 2012
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Geopolitica Club Cafe 13 ocrombrie 2012
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