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Türkiye's Asia Anew: Boosting Language Skills for Global Influence

10/21/2025

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Türkiye aims to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties across Asia through its Asia Anew initiative.
The plan emphasizes proficiency in foreign languages beyond English and French to foster genuine cooperation.
Korea's investment in language education helped transform it from a resource-poor nation into a manufacturing leader.
Türkiye can replicate the approach by institutionalizing foreign language education and aligning it with foreign policy, preparing future leaders and strengthening its global influence.

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Türkiye aims to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties across Asia through its Asia Anew initiative.
The plan emphasizes proficiency in foreign languages beyond English and French to foster genuine cooperation.
Korea's investment in language education helped transform it from a resource-poor nation into a manufacturing leader.
Türkiye can replicate the approach by institutionalizing foreign language education and aligning it with foreign policy, preparing future leaders and strengthening its global influence.