Talking Back to the West

The book delves into how Turkey's ruling AKP has crafted an international media strategy to enhance its global image while countering criticism of its authoritarianism. Bilge Yesil analyzes the party's English-language communication efforts, revealing their use of decolonial and pan-Islamist narratives to position Turkey as a rising power. The media's role in shaping identity politics and demonizing the West is explored, highlighting the intersection of communication and authoritarianism in advancing the AKP's geopolitical aims and consolidating its power.