Veysel AYHAN Growing dependency of the EU to external sources in oil and natural gas consumption, perceives as a security problem within the Union. Currently, about 80 percent of oil, consumed within the EU is exported. Beside, dependency of the EU to the natural gas resources exceeds 55 percent. … [Read more...]
Albania-Turkey Relations – an Example of Friendly Continuity in Centuries
Genc MLLOJA The zigzags of the developments in the Balkans and generally in the world in centuries have not affected the traditional friendly ties between the people of Albania and Turkey, becoming probably a unique case in the international relations of how two countries and their people could … [Read more...]
Politica Turciei faţă de statele din Asia Centrală
Ionuţ CONSTANTIN After the dissolution of Soviet Union, the immediate perception of Turkish policy makers and public opinion was that Central Asia must be an area of influence. The two decades that have passed since the Turkey began to play an important role in this area were marked by several … [Read more...]
Rethinking of Integration and Post-National Citizenship: to be a Person from Turkey in Germany
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...]
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...]
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...]
On the Energy Crisis in Eastern Mediterranean within the Context of Strategy, Taken Steps and Do’s
Ulvi KESER Cyprus has been the center of interest during almost all historical periods and it has aroused attention in the public opinion. The main component that has made the island an arresting constituent can be referred as its strategic location in the middle of the Asia, Europe and Africa. … [Read more...]
A Theoretical Approach to Turkey’s International Public Relations Efforts: A Case of Public Diplomacy
Senem B. CEVIK-ERSAYDI Public diplomacy is the phenomenon of the century which has been implemented as a strategy to win the hearts and minds of foreign audiences to get end results in policy programs. Public diplomacy is a long term process that draws from various disciplines such as public … [Read more...]
Turkey’s Outstanding Record in Economy and Democracy
Güven GÜNGÖR There are some countries whose name is mostly pronounced during last decade. Especially the global economic downturn highlighted the performance of those countries among which Turkey is considered as a special case. Being one of the most important actor in its region and in global … [Read more...]
Turcia – un miracol la început de mileniu trei
Adrian FILIP Acum trei-patru decenii vorbeam de "miracolul japonez", constatând, fără surprindere, că Japonia, unul dintre marii învinşii ai celui de Al Doilea Război Mondial, reuşise să realizeze pe durata câtorva zeci de ani o creştere economică constantă cu două cifre. În Europa, Germania de … [Read more...]