Transformation of Diplomacy Digital Diplomacy: Examples from Türkiye and the World

Diplomacy refers to the resolution of problems in foreign policy through peaceful methods and negotiations. The rapid development of communication technology has also globalized communication. These developments spread to all areas and started the change. It allows instant communication between groups and individuals by removing the time and space limits depending on the progress of communication technologies. In this context, it has led to the spread and digitalization of diplomacy. With the existence of an accessible digital world, the interaction between the individual and the institution has also become digitalized, transparent and its conductivity has increased. Foreign policy practitioners have also kept up with this digital speed, and social media and internet are actively used in diplomacy. This study aims to clarify the concept of "digital diplomacy", which is a result of this progress, by examining the effects of advances in technology on diplomacy in general.