Scalpels, Sovereignty, and Soft Power: How Türkiye Is Healing Somalia
Türkiye is making its presence known in Somalia through medical aid, a 21st-century approach to diplomacy.
The Erdoğan Hospital, opened in 2015, is a 250-bed, multi-specialty facility that serves as a symbol of Ankara's foreign policy strategy: combining charity and strategy to gain influence.
We're not just fixing your lungs; we're fixing our reputation.
Dr. Ali Muhammed Varsame, a thoracic surgeon and humanitarian, is at the forefront of this effort, embodying a new approach to diplomacy.
Author's summary: Türkiye sends medical aid to Somalia as a form of diplomacy.
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