The Public Diplomacy Sources of Türkiye in the Middle East and North Africa Region

Description

This paper examines public diplomacy sources of Türkiye in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) via utilization of Nicholas Cull’s public diplomacy framework. Türkiye paid heed to the views of MENA publics through embassies, Directorate of Communications and think tanks. Ankara advocated fight against Islamophobia, Palestinian cause and a fairer representation in the United Nations. Türkiye also undertook restoration work, promoted its language, touristic destinations and television series while carrying out educational exchanges and international broadcasting activities in the region.