Introduction: Why Turkey’s Public Diplomacy Matters

Abstract

As the global world order continues its evolution, we are witnessing the ascendance of middle powers such as the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, Indonesia, China, South Africa) and the MINTs (Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria and Turkey). This book has been written at a time when the broader Middle East has yet to resolve its internal issues, stabilize regional security, and sustain democratic principles. The Syrian civil war, political turmoil in Egypt, and the ongoing tension between Iran and the Western powers pose many questions for the future of the region in terms of security, democracy, economic stability, and broader regional influence.