THE “SOFTPOWER” POLICY OF TURKEY TOWARDS GEORGIA
South Caucasus throughout history was at the epicenter of clashes of different religions, civilizations, nations and states. At present moment the interests of both regional (Turkey, Iran) and global actors (the United States, NATO, the EU, Russia and others.) intersect in the region. Global transfo...
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| description | South Caucasus throughout history was at the epicenter of clashes of different religions, civilizations, nations and states. At present moment the interests of both regional (Turkey, Iran) and global actors (the United States, NATO, the EU, Russia and others.) intersect in the region. Global transformations, changing power relations in international relations have their direct influence on the political processes taking place in the region. These processes are also linked with the activities of Turkey, which aspire to regional leadership. It is Georgia, which serves as a corridor between Turkey and states of Central Asia and the South Caucasus. Turkey spreads its influence in Georgia in almost all areas using economic, military and political tools, as well as the Russian-Georgian deteriorated relations. To achieve its goals, Turkey is actively pursuing a strategy of "soft power", which further strengthens its influence in the country. Public diplomacy is a part of soft power, which also ensures the formation of a positive and attractive image of Turkey in Georgia. This article investigates the contemporary policy of "soft power" of Turkey towards Georgia. It analyses the basic tools, institutions and the direction of this policy, actively implemented by the Republic of Turkey. Particular attention is paid to the activities of the Gulen Movement in Georgia. The author makes general conclusions regarding the effectiveness of this policy. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5fd4b96a962d4b279c0e08bcf7db18832024-02-07T10:17:07ZengMGIMO University PressVestnik MGIMO-Universiteta2071-81602541-90992016-04-0102(47)727910.24833/2071-8160-2016-2-47-72-79512THE “SOFTPOWER” POLICY OF TURKEY TOWARDS GEORGIAL. M. Aleksanyan0Diplomats Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian FederationSouth Caucasus throughout history was at the epicenter of clashes of different religions, civilizations, nations and states. At present moment the interests of both regional (Turkey, Iran) and global actors (the United States, NATO, the EU, Russia and others.) intersect in the region. Global transformations, changing power relations in international relations have their direct influence on the political processes taking place in the region. These processes are also linked with the activities of Turkey, which aspire to regional leadership. It is Georgia, which serves as a corridor between Turkey and states of Central Asia and the South Caucasus. Turkey spreads its influence in Georgia in almost all areas using economic, military and political tools, as well as the Russian-Georgian deteriorated relations. To achieve its goals, Turkey is actively pursuing a strategy of "soft power", which further strengthens its influence in the country. Public diplomacy is a part of soft power, which also ensures the formation of a positive and attractive image of Turkey in Georgia. This article investigates the contemporary policy of "soft power" of Turkey towards Georgia. It analyses the basic tools, institutions and the direction of this policy, actively implemented by the Republic of Turkey. Particular attention is paid to the activities of the Gulen Movement in Georgia. The author makes general conclusions regarding the effectiveness of this policy.https://www.vestnik.mgimo.ru/jour/article/view/512«мягкая сила»«турецкое лобби»turkeygeorgia»soft power«foreign polkygulen movement«turkish lobby»image of turkey |
| spellingShingle | L. M. Aleksanyan THE “SOFTPOWER” POLICY OF TURKEY TOWARDS GEORGIA Vestnik MGIMO-Universiteta «мягкая сила» «турецкое лобби» turkey georgia »soft power« foreign polky gulen movement «turkish lobby» image of turkey |
| title | THE “SOFTPOWER” POLICY OF TURKEY TOWARDS GEORGIA |
| title_full | THE “SOFTPOWER” POLICY OF TURKEY TOWARDS GEORGIA |
| title_fullStr | THE “SOFTPOWER” POLICY OF TURKEY TOWARDS GEORGIA |
| title_full_unstemmed | THE “SOFTPOWER” POLICY OF TURKEY TOWARDS GEORGIA |
| title_short | THE “SOFTPOWER” POLICY OF TURKEY TOWARDS GEORGIA |
| title_sort | softpower policy of turkey towards georgia |
| topic | «мягкая сила» «турецкое лобби» turkey georgia »soft power« foreign polky gulen movement «turkish lobby» image of turkey |
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