This chapter examines Turkey’s public diplomacy under the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan government, tracing its evolution from democratization to authoritarianization. It explores the strategic use of public diplomacy and soft power, analyzing shifts in policies, tools, and implementation over time. By contrasting the Justice and Development Party’s (AKP) early years with the democratic backsliding since 2011, the chapter highlights how democratization and authoritarianization processes have affected Turkey’s public diplomacy, shifting it from soft power to sharp power.

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Public Diplomacy in Turkey: From Democratization to Democratic Backsliding

  • Vedat Demir

摘要

This chapter examines Turkey’s public diplomacy under the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan government, tracing its evolution from democratization to authoritarianization. It explores the strategic use of public diplomacy and soft power, analyzing shifts in policies, tools, and implementation over time. By contrasting the Justice and Development Party’s (AKP) early years with the democratic backsliding since 2011, the chapter highlights how democratization and authoritarianization processes have affected Turkey’s public diplomacy, shifting it from soft power to sharp power.