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The Turkish Model of «Soft Power»: the Example of Hatay
The Turkish government has eff ectively employed «soft power» in its foreign policy endeavors, with a notable historical precedent in the resolution of the Hatay issue during 1936–1939. This study aims to compare and contrast the conceptual frameworks and practical applications of «soft power» in Hatay during the 1930s and contemporary Turkey.
Since its inception, the Turkish soft power model has gone through various stages of development. The successful resolution of the Hatay issue stands as an early exemplar of achieving strategic objectives through non-violent means. Through an analysis spanning the 1930s to the present, this study identifies the continuity in Turkey's «soft power» policy implementation, highlighting both its core similarities and distinctive features.
In the 1930s, Turkey's foreign policy objectives in Hatay revolved around addressing internal political challenges, ensuring national security, and securing economic benefits. Presently, Ankara employs «soft power» to elevate Turkey's global standing in world aff airs. Notably, media and public organizations serve as pivotal instruments in both historical and contemporary contexts.
While modern Turkey has established a broader network of organizations and leverages advanced technological and informational resources to reach a wider audience, education and culture remain the cornerstone of its «soft power» initiatives.
Since its inception, the Turkish soft power model has gone through various stages of development. The successful resolution of the Hatay issue stands as an early exemplar of achieving strategic objectives through non-violent means. Through an analysis spanning the 1930s to the present, this study identifies the continuity in Turkey's «soft power» policy implementation, highlighting both its core similarities and distinctive features.
In the 1930s, Turkey's foreign policy objectives in Hatay revolved around addressing internal political challenges, ensuring national security, and securing economic benefits. Presently, Ankara employs «soft power» to elevate Turkey's global standing in world aff airs. Notably, media and public organizations serve as pivotal instruments in both historical and contemporary contexts.
While modern Turkey has established a broader network of organizations and leverages advanced technological and informational resources to reach a wider audience, education and culture remain the cornerstone of its «soft power» initiatives.
Republic of Turkey, «Soft Power», Hatay Issue, Turkish Model