A Post-Cold War Era Context of Turkey’s Asia Relations

Anas, Omair

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“…According to the Turkish government, about 99% of the population is Muslim in Turkey and about 96% of the population is Muslim in Pakistan, so religious unity is assured. Both countries have a strong tradition of Sufism, and clerics often come into contact with each other (Anas, 2022).…”

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Pakistan-Turkey Relations: On the Cultural and Religious Ties

Ahad

2023

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The historic, cultural and Muslim brotherhood relations between Pakistan and Turkey have a long history. This imperative research tries to highlight the cultural and religious ties between the Islamabad and Istanbul. Since the creation of Pakistan, both the countries, Turkey and Pakistan, always have the historic relations particularly in the fields of cultural and religion. The primary and secondary sources have been utilized under the descriptive research method in completion of this research article. This study explores that both the countries have historic cultural as well as religious relations and always stands with each other's stances towards the culture and religion of Islam. The study further finds that Istanbul always firmly stands with the Islamabad's stances towards cultural enhancement and religious matters in the country as well as around the globe. It also suggested that cultural and religious as well as economic, military and political relations can be enhanced through more agreements, visits of high level officials, and public-to-public ties.

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Pakistan-Turkey Relations: On the Cultural and Religious Ties

Ahad

2023

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From screen to soft power: the rising appeal of Turkish TV series in Bangladesh

Sharma

2023

Online Media and Global Communication

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Purpose This study examines the popularity of Turkish TV series in Bangladesh and their effectiveness as a soft power tool for Turkey. It also aims to understand why these series have been successful in shaping the attitudes and beliefs of Bangladeshi audiences towards Turkey and its leadership. Method This qualitative study employs the narrative analysis approach to examine the phenomenon. Social media posts and comments related to the Bengali dubbed version of the Turkish TV series The Magnificent Century on Facebook and YouTube from November 2015 to March 2022 were collected and analyzed using an inductive approach. Findings The study finds that the success of Turkish TV series in Bangladesh can be attributed to a combination of factors, including the absence of quality local content, the strong connection of Bangladeshi audiences with their Muslim identity, and the portrayal of Islamic historical context and similar Muslim culture. The positive image of Turkey and its history portrayed in these series has created a sense of cultural proximity between Turkey and Bangladesh, contributing to the popularity of Turkish TV series in the country. Implications The study suggests that Turkish TV series serve as a soft power tool for Turkey to increase its influence in Bangladesh. By promoting a positive image of Turkey and its history, these series have successfully shaped the attitudes and beliefs of Bangladeshi audiences towards Turkey and its leadership. Value This study highlights the effectiveness of Turkish TV series as a soft power tool. It provides insights into the factors contributing to the popularity of these series in Bangladesh and their potential to increase Turkey’s influence in the Muslim world.

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A Post-Cold War Era Context of Turkey’s Asia Relations

Cited by 2 publications

References 13 publications

Pakistan-Turkey Relations: On the Cultural and Religious Ties

Pakistan-Turkey Relations: On the Cultural and Religious Ties

From screen to soft power: the rising appeal of Turkish TV series in Bangladesh

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