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Webster University, Tbilisi, Georgia

ABSTRACT

This article’s primary objective is to answer the question of what is the semantic language of identity and interests of Turkey and Georgia? In addition, it analyzes the connotative quotes that exchanged between the two countries during diplomatic visits. Because the article concentrated on the remarks that were stressed during visits and meetings that took place between the years 2002 and 2022, it was necessary to search through 150 news on civil.ge site and filter down to 35 news before applying the content analysis. The AntConc corpus analysis was used in order to comprehend the nature of the political conversation between both countries. According to the findings, the constructivismof core theme that claim states view each other via the identity through interaction was verified. The purpose of the research is to provide a contribution to the study of the identities and interests of Georgia and Turkey who are good neighbors.

KEYWORDS

Georgia, Turkey, identity, diplomatic language, discourse

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Abdulmelik Alkan. The Identity and Discourse in Georgian and Turkey Diplomatic Relations Between 2002-2022. International Relations and Diplomacy, May-June 2024, Vol. 12, No. 3, 121-137.

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