Turkish educational policy in Central Asia
https://doi.org/10.24975/2313-8920-2022-9-3-319-326
Abstract
The article examines Turkey’s influence in the Central Asian region through educational policy in the context of the concept of “soft power”. In addition, Turkey’s interest in the development of the Central Asian region is demonstrated which is due to the fact of the Turkic peoples residing there. Turkey attaches great importance to forging relations with post-Soviet countries, in particularly in the field of education. The author addresses the usage of educational policy influence tools such as creation of lyceums and attracting applicants to Turkish universities. A major increase in quotas for foreign students, dual degree and exchange programs is stated. The author suggests algorithmic approaches to improve the image and increase Turkish education attractiveness through tourism and culture. As the result, the author determines the vectors of Turkey’s future development and draws conclusions on Turkey’s influence potential on the post-Soviet countries.
About the Authors
A. S. Ergashev
Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Akmaljon S. Ergashev
117198, Moscow, Miklukho-Maklaya st., bld. 6
O. E. Grishin
Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University); Russian State Social University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Oleg E. Grishin, Ph.D. in Political Science
117198, Moscow, Miklukho-Maklaya st., bld. 6
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For citations:
Ergashev A.S., Grishin O.E. Turkish educational policy in Central Asia. Post-Soviet Issues. 2022;9(3):319-326. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.24975/2313-8920-2022-9-3-319-326
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