The concept of public diplomacy was first used in its modern sense by Edmund A. Gullion, theformer Director of the US Information Agency (USIA) in 1965.
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Who was the concept of public diplomacy first used in its modern sense by?
What are the two critically important main factors in public diplomacy in global politics?
Two main factors are critically important in public diplomacy in global politics.The first one is that states have made gaining the support of public opinion a foreign policy aim due to the importance of the social dimension in global politics. Secondly, the visualization of everyday life by the information and communication technologies has brought about the phenomenon of visibility in foreign policy.
When did the implementation of modern and institutional public diplomacy in Turkish foreign policy and the institutionalization of public diplomacy took place for the first time?
The implementation of modern and institutional public diplomacy in Turkish foreign policy and the institutionalization of public diplomacy took place for the first time under the Justice and Development Party (JDP) governments in the 2000s.
According to Joseph S. Nye, what is "soft power "?
According to Nye, soft power is “the ability of a country to persuade others to do what it wants without force or coercion.
When was the Yunus Emre Institute established in order to carry out cultural diplomacy as a form of public diplomacy?
The Yunus Emre Institute was established in 2007 in order to carry out cultural diplomacy as a form of public diplomacy.
What is the function of The General Directorate of Information?
The General Directorate of Information coordinates the interaction between the Ministry and the national and international media organizations on foreign policy issues toward informing the press and the public.
Which units does the structure of The Office of Public Diplomacy consist of?
The structure of the Office consists of such units as the Media Works, Political Communication, Cultural Works, Corporate Works, and Project Development.
What is the aim of The Yunus Emre Institute?
The Institute aims at expanding the cultural influence of Turkey in the Balkans, Africa, and the Middle East. The Institute tries to achieve these objectives through introducing and promoting Turkish language, history, culture, and art around the world.
Where and when did The Yunus Emre Institute open its first Middle-East center?
The Institute opened its first Middle-East center in Cairo, the capital of Egypt, in March 2010.
Explain the “Turkish Proficiency Exam” (TYS) which has been developed by The Yunus Emre Institute.
The Institute has developed a “Turkish Proficiency Exam” (TYS) similar to the TOEFL and IELTS exams. This demonstrates that the Institute’s Turkish exam has become an internationallyrecognized examination and certification process. The first international TYS examination was conducted on May 24, 2013, in 10 countries.
What are the projects that The Yunus Emre Institute conducts?
The Yunus Emre Institute conducts the following projects: •
the project of Turkology,
• the project of Turkish as a Foreign Language,
• the project of Turkish as an elective course in foreign schools,
• the project of rebuilding cultural heritage in the Balkans,
• the project of reviving the traditional Turkish handcraft in the Balkans,
• the project of 100 Turkish libraries,
• the project of translating 100 Turkish books, and the project of joint painting exhibitions.
What is the purpose of The Turkology Project?
The Turkology Project was initiated in 1999 by the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (Türk İşbirliği ve Koordinasyon Başkanlığı - TİKA) to strengthen the relations especially with the countries in the Balkans, Caucasia, and the Middle East.
Where is The Project of 100 Turkish Libraries expected to be implemented in?
The project is expected to be implemented in various geographies, including the Middle East, Africa, the Balkans, Caucasia, Central Asia, Russia, the Baltic countries, Europe, the US, the Far East, and China.
When was "Science Diplomacy" introduced in Turkey?
Science diplomacy was introduced in Turkey in 2012.
What is the aim of the Academic and Scientific Cooperation Project of Turkey (TABIP)?
With this project, Turkey aims at creating a scientific and academic interaction context and, as a result, being able to monitor the academic, scientific, and technological developments around the world.
What is the aim of the Point of Contact Fellowship Program (PoCFP)?
The Yunus Emre Institute undertakes another project known as the Point of Contact Fellowship Program (PoCFP), which aims to provide fellowships for PhD candidates and post-doc researchers.
Explain the Tales for Everyone Festival.
At The Tales for Everyone Festival, fairy tale narrators from different geographies with different socioeconomic backgrounds told tales in their native languages. The Festival, as such, demonstrated that it is possible for the nations and peoples to live together with different languages and cultures for a common purpose (such as peace), regardless of their cultural background.
What is diaspora?
The communities living outside their home countries are called diasporas.
What is the aim of The Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (Yurtdışı Türkler ve Akraba Toplulukları Başkanlığı - YTB)?
The YTB was established to perform functions related to Turkish citizens living abroad and to find solutions to their problems as well as to carry out activities to develop social, cultural, and economic relations with the cognate and related communities.
When and why was The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency established?
TheTurkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) was established in 1992 as an organization affiliated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to provide technical assistance to countries in Caucasia and Central Asia that gained independence after the collapse of the Soviet Union.