Turkey, Qatar and the evolution of soft power in a changing Middle East

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Soft Power Defined
• Recent History
• Sources of Soft Power
• Soft Power for Human Security?
• The Situation Today

Objectives and Key Themes

This dissertation explores the concept of soft power as it relates to the foreign policies of Turkey and Qatar over the past decade, specifically focusing on their efforts to enhance security through the development of soft power resources. The research aims to understand why both countries have invested in soft power and how it benefits their "human security" objectives.

• The definition and application of soft power in international relations, particularly in the Middle East.
• Analysis of the soft power resources utilized by Turkey and Qatar, including cultural influence, economic power, political values, and foreign policy strategies.
• Examination of the relationship between soft power and "human security" within the context of Turkey and Qatar's foreign policy goals.
• Assessment of the current situation in the Middle East and its impact on Turkey and Qatar's soft power strategies.
• Evaluation of the potential benefits and challenges associated with Turkey and Qatar's soft power approaches in the region.

Chapter Summaries

The dissertation begins by defining the concept of soft power, contrasting it with "hard power" and identifying the primary soft power resources: culture, political values, and foreign policies. The following chapters then focus on Turkey and Qatar, providing background information on their respective contexts and examining their key sources of soft power. The dissertation explores the concept of "human security" in relation to soft power, considering how Turkey and Qatar benefit from soft power growth. The final chapter, which is not included in this preview, analyzes the current situation in the Middle East and its implications for Turkey and Qatar's soft power strategies.

Keywords

This work explores key concepts related to soft power, human security, foreign policy, and the political dynamics of the Middle East. The primary terms and concepts investigated include: soft power, hard power, cultural diplomacy, economic influence, political values, human security, Turkey, Qatar, Middle East, regional politics, foreign policy objectives, and strategic maneuvering.