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The aim of this study is to emphasize the importance of the role of public diplomacy in the dimensions of international communication and international relations that German broadcasting company: Deutsche Welle (DW) assumes in terms of German interests. In this context, representing a very prestigious and powerful broadcasting company in the international radio and television broadcasting, the place and the role of DW have been specified. Furthermore, Internet journalism and its context, the program guides and broadcasting languages of DW are given as examples. It is seen that by broadcastings in German and in different foreign languages and its large program guides, Deutsche Welle (DW) realizes its role in public diplomacy and contributes very well to protecting Germany and its interests by forming an international public opinion and by playing an effective role in this field.

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