A new directive issued by Turkey’s Foreign Ministry is drawing criticism from within diplomatic circles, with several senior sources saying it undermines the long-standing merit-based promotion system of the diplomatic corps.

Premium Content

This article is available to subscribers only. Join diplomats, investors and researchers who rely on Turkey In Depth.

Start Free Trial Sign In
#Turkish Foreign Ministry promotion directive #Dışişleri Bakanlığı terfi yönetmeliği #career diplomats regulation #diplomat promotion system #H. Ali Özel #H. Ali Ozel #Chief Clerk exam #Başkatiplik sınavı #Turkish diplomatic corps #politicization of diplomacy #merit-based system undermined #retired ambassador reactions #Diplomacy Academy training #performance-based promotion Turkey #discretionary promotion model #subjective evaluation in bureaucracy #ministry as political instrument #promotion scoring chart #hardship postings criteria #foreign language certification scores #favoritism in promotions #oral exams for diplomats #senior diplomatic criticism #diplomatic personnel regulation changes #Turkey #Türkiye