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NEW EDITED BOOK: TURKISH-AMERICAN RELATIONS IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Istanbul Kent University’s Political Science and Public Administration (English) department chair and International Political Academy (UPA) founder Prof. Ozan Örmeci and Prof. Herbert Reginbogin from the Catholic University of America edited a new volume
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U.S.-CYPRUS DEFENSE DEAL
Introduction A new diplomatic development concerning the Eastern Mediterranean geopolitics happened last week with the signing of a defense deal between the United States of America (U.S.) and the Republic of Cyprus (RoC), known
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IN TÜRKİYE, THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF THE REPUBLIC IS OVERSHADOWED BY THE TRAGEDY IN GAZA
Turkish people were ready for an enthusiastic celebration of the 100th year anniversary of the foundation of the Republic. However, Hamas’ vicious attack on Israel on October 7 and Israel’s irrational response based on
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INTERVIEW WITH DR. THEANO KALAVANA
Dr. Theano Kalavana holds a PhD in Psychology, MSc in Health Psychology, and BSc in Psychology. Her career focuses on the Psychology of Motivation, Communication Skills, and Self-management. Until 2019, she was in academia as an Assistant Professor in Health Psychology and
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COULD TURKISH ELECTIONS BE POSTPONED?
Introduction Türkiye (Turkey) as a nation has been suffering since 6 February 2023, when two devastating earthquakes hit the country’s southeastern cities. Centered in Kahramanmaraş, the disasters demolished 10 Turkish cities including Kahramanmaraş, Hatay
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COUNTRIES HAVING SECULARISM AS A CONSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPLE
Introduction There is no questioning that countries implementing secularism and providing an equal approach to people from all religions or non-religious people have more chance to become democratic. There is no doubt that almost
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ARE GREECE AND TURKEY HEADING TO A WAR?
Introduction Turkish-Greek relations have always been tense and open to conflict and military escalation though there had been smooth times in the past. We should not forget that two countries are historical rivals to
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INTERVIEW WITH DR. MATTHEW WEISS ON TURKISH-AMERICAN RELATIONS
Dr. Ozan Örmeci made an interview with Dr. Matthew Weiss from the College of Southern Nevada on April 30, 2021 on recent developments about Turkish-American relations. You can watch this interview from the video
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UPA YAZARLARINDAN YENİ MAKALE: “CUTTING THE GORDIAN KNOT: TURKISH FOREIGN POLICY TOWARDS CYPRUS DURING AK PARTY ERA (2002-2020)”
İstanbul Gedik Üniversitesi Siyaset Bilimi ve Kamu Yönetimi bölümü öğretim üyesi ve Uluslararası Politika Akademisi (UPA) Kurucu Genel Koordinatörü Doç. Dr. Ozan Örmeci, Özyeğin Üniversitesi öğretim elemanı ve Uluslararası Politika Akademisi (UPA) yazarı Dr.
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UNDERSTANDING OFFICIAL TURKISH STANCE ON THE QUESTION OF EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN THROUGH REAR ADMIRAL CİHAT YAYCI’S NEW BOOK
Introduction “Cyprus Dispute and the Eastern Mediterranean Question” is still considered as one of the most important topics in Turkish Foreign Policy. The issue needs a clarification since Turkey officially supports peace talks and
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