Türkiye’nin Balkanlara Yönelik Kamu Diplomasisi

Abstract

The problematic of this study is to investigate the activities of cultural diplomacy in the Balkans for Turkey. These activities are valued over Turkey’s public diplomacy institutions through interviews made by the author. In this context, the aim of study is to examine of Turkey policies for cultural diplomacy activities in the Balkans with feedback received from the opinions and suggestions of the relevant institutions. In the research, the answer of the question “Is it effective cultural diplomacy activities of Turkey in the Balkans?” was sought. The basic hypothesis of the study is that Turkey’s public diplomacy in the Balkans has experienced a transformation of strategic vision. In the context of the hypothesis of the study, the following conclusion has been reached. The public diplomacy activities of Turkish public diplomacy institutions towards the Balkans have a strategic perspective. This paradigmatic development has become especially important since the 21st century.