Ucar METIN We are living in a global era which is based on multiculturalism, transnationalism and denationalism. In this era, policy of immigrant is very important and shows the level of democracy. Germany and Turkey, in the global era, have multicultural societies and have to face some problems … [Read more...]
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Realizing the Presence of Turkish Immigrants under the Shadow of Germany’s Integration Debate
Aksoy METIN While leaving the 50th anniversary of the immigration behind, Turkish- originated population that immigrated to Europe is over 3.5 million and the majority of the population would not think of turning back or it does not seem possible to return for some reasons. The biggest country in … [Read more...]
The Problem of Political Integration within the European Union: European Citizenship and the Local Citizenship Law
Ahmet OZALP Globalization narrows down the field of authority and responsibility of nation-state in favor of both supra-national and sub-national actors. Capital, information and human mobility have dissolved the fundamental institutions of nation-state and nation-state has been restructured … [Read more...]
Turkish Culture from Asia to Anatolia
Ibrahim Imran OZTAHTALI, Birgul YESILOGLU GULER According to a generally accepted approach, the concept of culture is assessed as all material and spiritual information, consciousness and accumulation that were owned by societies from the past. Lifestyles, customs and traditions, morals, the … [Read more...]
Historical Development of Cyprus Problem: Postures and Thesis of Parties within the Period Ending 1974
Bars OZDAL As is known, Cyprus Problem has been using its currency since years and depending on developments faced in international conjuncture, this problem comes into prominence from time to time and sometimes it is left in the background. Nevertheless, in general it is observed that Cyprus … [Read more...]
Arming Armenian Project of England Retrograding from Caucasia
Tuncer CAGLAYAN Bolshevik revolution has not only changed political, economical, social and cultural structure of Russia but also has seriously upset international balances both during and after the war. There have been important effects of getting Russia out of war upon preferences of new leaders … [Read more...]
Caucasia: Crossroads of Gatherings and Separations
KAFKASYA: BULUŞMALARA VE AYRILIKLARA KAVŞAK OLAN BÖLGE Bu makalede Kafkasya 'nın jeostratejik, jeopolitik, jeoekonomik, jeokültürel ve sosyokültürel önemini ön plana çıkartan veriler değerlendirilmiştir. Kafkasya 'nın sosyokültürel dokusu, doğanın sunduğu coğrafi koşullar ve etnik unsurların … [Read more...]
A Quest in Central Asia: “Social Genes” and new Political Models
Bekir GUNAY People and societies can look for role models in the periods of transformation. This search process includes not only finding a new model but also drawing away from the old system and structures. During such periods, neighboring societies or previous experiences of that particular … [Read more...]
Syrıa Crısıs ın Turkısh Foreıgn Polıcy
Erjada PROGONAT Since the AKP came to power in late 2002, its foreign policy has been based on what Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s top foreign policy adviser and now foreign minister, Ahmet Davutoglu, calls ‘‘strategic depth’’ and ‘‘zero-problems with neighbors.’’ Davutoglu’s main argument … [Read more...]
Consideraţii asupra puterii navale a Turciei şi influenţa geopolitică şi geostrategică a acesteia în zonă
Romulus HÂLDAN Turkey's naval power is a complex of elements which contribute to the strengthening of its geopolitical and geostrategic area in the Mediterranean Sea, Aegean Sea and Black Sea. Turkey's Government policy for the development, strengthening and positioning of its naval power is a … [Read more...]