Stratcom Talks, a podcast series launched by the Presidency's Directorate of Communications, has commenced its broadcasting run, offering in-depth analyses on strategic communication, international relations, media, and digitalisation, among other topics.
Stratcom Talks will meet its audience, featuring a diverse array of guests from academics to bureaucrats, international experts, and media professionals.
Intended to serve as a valuable resource for individuals interested in strategic communication, artificial intelligence, disinformation, and crisis management, the Podcast is also expected to garner attention owing to the insight it will provide into global developments.
Stratcom Talks will be broadcast every Tuesday and Sunday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, and YouTube, as well as its official website.
"We should prioritise digital transformation issues"
In its first episode, Stratcom Talks hosted Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan, Hikmet Hajiyev.
The episode addressed critical issues, including strategic communication cooperation between Türkiye and Azerbaijan, combating disinformation, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation, while also providing valuable insights into regional and global developments.
Underscoring the strong coordination in media and communication between the two countries, Hajiyev stated that they established the Azerbaijan-Türkiye Joint Media Platform, which played an active role in the war.
Stating that they aim to transform this cooperation into a media platform that will encompass the entire Turkic world, Hajiyev noted that they see artificial intelligence as an opportunity; nevertheless, they do not ignore the risks associated with it.
Pointing out that Azerbaijan has made digital transformation a state policy and the significance of regional cooperation in this field, Hajiyev stated, "We should prioritise digital transformation issues within the framework of the Organisation of Turkic States."
Karabakh victory and communication strategy
Reiterating that an intensive disinformation campaign was carried out against Azerbaijan during the Karabakh War, Hajiyev noted, "Our President explicitly disclosed the truth to the Western media through interviews."
Emphasising that the media members of Azerbaijan and Türkiye have collaborated extensively, Hajiyev noted the difference this process has made in international communication.
Underscoring the importance of a correct and persistent information strategy and the pursuit of an active communication strategy on the field to prevent disinformation, Hajiyev, in his message to the youth, said, "General knowledge is no longer sufficient; it is necessary to have specialised and in-depth knowledge."
Pointing out that the Turkic world presents significant opportunities for the future, Hajiyev added that the youth should be aware of this potential.
About the Stratcom brand
Undertaking efforts in the field of strategic communication and public diplomacy at a global scale, the Stratcom brand has been developed under the aegis of the Presidency's Directorate of Communications.
Aiming to increase knowledge sharing and create an effective communication network at the international level through initiatives such as Stratcom Summits, Stratcom Public Forums, and Stratcom Talks, the brand produces a wide range of projects from academic publications to digital content, international conferences and training programmes.
Listeners will be able to access Stratcom Talks through the following channels:
Official website: https://www.stratcomsummit.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stratcomsummit
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/stratcom-konu%C5%9Fmalar%C4%B1/id1616622745?l=tr
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ky7YHc5y3ufdzMTmxe1v6
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/stratcom-talks