The Role of Think Tank in Turkish – European Union Discourse: A Case Study of Iktisadi Kalkinma Vakfi (IKV)
Journal Title: SINERGI: Journal of Strategic Studies & International Affairs - Year 2021, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
The role of non-state actors (ABK) is increasingly prominent in foreign policy development. In the context of Turkey’s integration into the European Union (EU), independent think tanks are seen as the “prime mover” in the efforts to generate ideas and strategies, driving engagement projects and develop integration discourses among stakeholders such as the political elites, the community of entrepreneurs, scholars, interest groups and foreign public. In the realm of public diplomacy, the dialogue and engagement initiatives driven by ABK have the potential to stimulate cooperation and mutual understanding in managing polemics and socio-political gaps. This article seeks to examine the role of think tanks that are directly involved in realising Turkey’s strategic goal of joining the EU, based on the taxonomic framework of public diplomacy. As a case study, the role of the Economic Development Foundation - İktisadi Kalkınma Vakfı (İKV) was examined qualitatively through interviews and analysis of documents sourced from research reports, newspapers, and authoritative websites. This study found that the influence of independent think tanks is increasingly needed in agenda framing, formulation, implementation, and monitoring of the strategic policies of Ankara-Brussels relations strategic policies.
Authors and Affiliations
Safwan Saparudin,Russli Kamarudin,
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- EP ID EP720049
- DOI https://doi.org/10.17576/sinergi.0101.2021.09
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