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A Comparative Analysis of the Role of Public Diplomacy in Turkish-Kazakh Foreign Trade (1992–2024)

Türkiye-Kazakistan Dış Ticaretinde Kamu Diplomasisinin Rolü üzerine Karşılaştırmalı Bir Analiz (1992-2024)

Hasan Bardakçı(HARRAN UNIVERSITY, SIVEREK FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES)0000-0002-6181-3115
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11–31
Publication Date
2026-07-09
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Supported by quantitative data, the analysis reveals the direct and indirect contribution of Turkey's soft power in Kazakhstan to trade relations.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This study analyses the role of public diplomacy tools in shaping and developing foreign trade relations between Turkey and Kazakhstan.
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Key Findings & Data:It examines how economic cooperation between the two countries has been supported by cultural, educational, media-based, and political ties since 1992.
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Conclusion & Impact:Supported by quantitative data, the analysis reveals the direct and indirect contribution of Turkey's soft power in Kazakhstan to trade relations.
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⚙️Variables:Kamu diplomasisi · Türkiye-Kazakistan ilişkileri · Dış ticaret

Abstract

This study analyses the role of public diplomacy tools in shaping and developing foreign trade relations between Turkey and Kazakhstan. It examines how economic cooperation between the two countries has been supported by cultural, educational, media-based, and political ties since 1992. It comparatively analyses the impact of public diplomacy elements, such as TIKA, the Yunus Emre Institute, the Maarif Foundation, Turkish scholarships and Turkish TV series, on trade volume. It also examines how these elements contribute to resolving diplomatic crises, fostering economic confidence, and promoting investment initiatives. Supported by quantitative data, the analysis reveals the direct and indirect contribution of Turkey's soft power in Kazakhstan to trade relations.

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Bu çalışma, Türkiye ve Kazakistan arasındaki uluslararası ticaretin kamu diplomasisi araçlarıyla nasıl şekillendiğini ve geliştiğini incelemektedir. 1992’den günümüze kadar olan süreçte, iki ülke arasındaki ekonomik işbirliğinin kültürel, eğitimsel, medya temelli ve siyasi bağlarla nasıl desteklendiği analiz edilmiştir. Makalede, TİKA, Yunus Emre Enstitüsü, Maarif Vakfı, Türkiye Bursları ve Türk dizileri gibi kamu diplomasisi unsurlarının ticaret hacmi üzerindeki etkisi karşılaştırmalı olarak ele alınmıştır. Ayrıca bu etkileşimin diplomatik krizlerin çözümüne, ekonomik güven ortamına ve yatırım girişimlerine nasıl katkı sunduğu da irdelenmiştir. Nicel verilerle desteklenen analiz, Türkiye’nin Kazakistan’daki yumuşak gücünün ticari ilişkilere olan katkısını hem doğrudan hem dolaylı biçimde ortaya koymaktadır.

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Bardakçı, H. (2026). A Comparative Analysis of the Role of Public Diplomacy in Turkish-Kazakh Foreign Trade (1992–2024). Avrasya Dosyası, Cilt: 17 Sayı: 1, 11–31. https://ajindex.com/articles/1368531

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