Diplomatic Licence

Analysis by Mark Mayhey reporting from London, UK

Can culture win over Turkey's critics abroad? Mark Mayhey, in the light of recent news detailing how Britain could make better use of its cultural assets for diplomatic purposes, reflects on whether Tarkan's music can similarly be Turkey's saving grace in his three-part serial report.

• Part One: Tarkan and the Art of Diplomacy
• Part Two: Tarkan's Cultural Value
• Part Three: The Tarkan Factor

Picture reprinted from BBC News online (Helen Mirren).

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