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Science diplomacy as a foreign policy tool for Turkey and the ramifications of collaboration with the EU

Political Science

Science diplomacy as a foreign policy tool for Turkey and the ramifications of collaboration with the EU

D. B. Karacan

This research by Derya Buyuktanir Karacan delves into how science diplomacy has influenced Turkish Science, Technology, and Innovation policies, particularly in relation to the EU, revealing new funding opportunities and enhanced public diplomacy, yet highlighting underutilization of science in foreign policy amidst rising tensions.

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Abstract
This paper explores how science diplomacy (SD) explains transformations in Turkish Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) policies since 2000, focusing on engagements with the EU. Using Europeanization and qualitative content analysis, the study finds that harmonizing Turkish science and technology policies with the EU's has led to new funding mechanisms and participation in Horizon 2020. S&T cooperation has strengthened Turkey's public diplomacy with Europe. However, Turkey is not using science as a diplomacy tool as effectively as it could to augment its foreign policy, despite ongoing cooperation in research amidst growing tensions.
Publisher
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
Published On
Feb 17, 2021
Authors
Derya Buyuktanir Karacan
Tags
science diplomacy
Turkey
European Union
Horizon 2020
foreign policy
public diplomacy
STI policies
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