Books

"Public diplomacy," frequently used by states in the international arena yet not fully conceptualized and explained worldwide, still lacks a clear definition. As a result, the concept is often intertwined with "soft power." During the writing of this book, the exchange of ideas between the author and Joseph S. Nye, who coined the term soft power, has been crucial in distinguishing between public diplomacy and soft power. The work is based on this distinction and tries to ground the conceptual debate with examples.

Since its founding, the Republic of Turkey has continuously faced threats of rebellion, uprisings, and terrorism. Initially, in the early years of the Republic, separatist and anti-secular threats primarily took the form of uprisings and revolts, but over time, they have transformed. Turkey has encountered nearly every type of terrorism, including ethnic, separatist, ideological, and radical religious terrorism. In response, the Republic of Turkey has been diligently fighting terrorism for decades.