Research Article

Turkish-Armenian Relations and Citizen Diplomacy on YouTube: An Analysis of Ruhi Çenet’s Vlog Titled “Türkler Burada Hoş Karşılanmıyor: Ermenistan”

Number: 42 June 29, 2025
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Turkish-Armenian Relations and Citizen Diplomacy on YouTube: An Analysis of Ruhi Çenet’s Vlog Titled “Türkler Burada Hoş Karşılanmıyor: Ermenistan”

Abstract

In this study, the statements made by Ruhi Çenet and the Armenians he interviewed in his vlog titled “Türkler Burada Hoş Karşılanmıyor: Ermenistan” which has received the highest number of views among Armenia vlogs on YouTube, are analyzed using Teun van Dijk’s critical discourse analysis method. The aim of the study is to discuss the role of Çenet’s and the Armenians’ discourse in the context of citizen diplomacy. The findings reveal that some of the Armenians interviewed by Çenet used discriminatory and hate speech against Turks. Moreover, Çenet’s discourse lacked a clear emphasis on intercommunal dialogue or a mutual search for resolution. It was also found that he made generalizations about both Turks and Armenians and used language that tended to create deeper divisions between the two societies. Therefore, the vlog was determined not to contribute to the field of citizen diplomacy.

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Details

Primary Language

Turkish

Subjects

Communication Studies

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 29, 2025

Submission Date

February 27, 2025

Acceptance Date

June 25, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 1970 Number: 42

APA
Kurt, G. (2025). YouTube’da Türk-Ermeni İlişkileri ve Yurttaş Diplomasisi: Ruhi Çenet’in “Türkler Burada Hoş Karşılanmıyor: Ermenistan” Başlıklı Vlog’u Üzerine Bir Analiz. Galatasaray Üniversitesi İletişim Dergisi, 42, 97-123. https://doi.org/10.16878/gsuilet.1648311

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