Director’s Message

Cultural diplomacy, which entails the exchange of ideas, values, and traditions between nations, has become a potent tool for promoting mutual understanding and cooperation. By facilitating intercultural dialogue, cultural diplomacy fosters positive relationships, strengthens governance structures, and improves educational systems. Education plays a vital role in defining inclusive governance and fostering global citizenship.

 
By emphasizing their respective cultural heritage, traditions, and values, mutual understanding between nations facilitates the development of trust, the resolution of conflicts, and collaborative decision-making processes.
 
The purpose of the Chair is to promote the international exchange of ideas, experiences, and policies. This exchange promotes cooperation in areas such as governance, public administration, and human rights, leading to the adoption of progressive policies that are beneficial to all societies. In addition, it seeks to serve as a hub for cultural exchange and interdisciplinary education. It seeks to promote interdisciplinarity by exposing students to diverse cultures, languages, and perspectives. This experience broadens their horizons, cultivates empathy, and encourages critical thought.
 
Cultural diplomacy fosters the growth of global citizens with an in-depth understanding of global issues and the ability to solve them. By incorporating cultural awareness and intercultural competence into educational curricula, the Chair seeks to contribute to the formation of tolerant and inclusive societies; to facilitate academic collaborations and research partnerships between institutions from various nations. In fields such as science, technology, and the arts, these collaborations not only advance knowledge, but also promote cross-cultural understanding and cooperation.
 
Achieving Inclusivity and Diversity are two interdependent objectives of the Chair.This inclusiveness can be achieved by involving numerous stakeholders and promoting equal participation.
 
In administration and education, cultural diplomacy is of utmost importance. It enhances governance structures by promoting mutual understanding, soft power, and policy collaboration. In addition, cultural diplomacy promotes inclusive educational systems that prepare individuals to thrive in a globalized society through cultural exchange, interdisciplinary learning, and global citizenship education. To fully actualize the potential of cultural diplomacy, it is necessary to eliminate barriers and promote inclusiveness, paving the way for a more harmonious and prosperous global society.
 
Prof. Dr. Celal Nazım İrem
Chair Holder


güncelleme: 10.7.2023 13:43