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Joint Forum ‘Brexit, Turkey and the European Union’

20th November 2016

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17 November 2016, House of Commons This event organised in partnership with Friends of Turkey Group in the European Parliament was kindly hosted and chaired by Catherine West, Labour MP for Hornsey and Wood Green. Geoffrey Van Orden, Conservative MEP for East England and Stephen Kinnock, Labour MP for Aberavon were the keynote speakers. Catherine West MP began […]

Briefings

Briefing on Turkey’s pivot towards a multipolar world

3rd November 2016

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While remaining firmly committed to NATO, Turkey also hopes to gain by strengthening links with Russia and China in an increasingly multipolar world. Ankara is balancing traditional alliances with new opportunities by strengthening ties to the East while maintaining co-operation with NATO partners, part of Turkey’s plan to strengthen itself as a world player. Turkey’s […]

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Briefing on the Refugee Readmission Agreement

27th October 2016

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Turkey uses threat of cancelling Refugee Readmission Agreement as leverage over EU Turkey is using the threat of cancelling its Refugee Readmission Agreement with the EU, which would create chaos on Europe’s south eastern border, as leverage over Brussels and Berlin and to boost domestic support. The Readmission Agreement is under renewed pressure as refugee […]

Analysis

Could Turkey’s main opposition, the CHP, have a chance at power?

26th October 2016

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Turkey’s Republican People’s Party (CHP) is the country’s oldest, having emerged from grass roots political movements involved in the initial struggle preceding the foundation of the Turkish Republic. It has been the country’s largest opposition party for over a decade. Banned in the 1980 military coup, the party has clawed its way back to its […]

Anniversary

Co-Leader of the Green Party Caroline Lucas MP’s Anniversary Message

23rd October 2016

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‘I congratulate the Centre for Turkey Studies on five years of crucial work. With global politics in such a state of flux – and Turkey in particular going through extremely challenging times – we need expert sources like CEFTUS to shed light on what’s really happening. Good luck for the coming months and years.’ Caroline […]

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Angus Robertson SNP MP’s Anniversary Message

23rd October 2016

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“As a forum for debate and discussion, I welcome the work of The Centre for Turkey Studies (CEFTUS) in deepening understanding of Turkey and its relationship with the UK. Fast moving political events in Turkey and the surrounding region serve to increase focus on these relationships and highlight the importance of understanding the political, social, […]

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Baroness Harris of Richmond’s Anniversary Message

23rd October 2016

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“May I congratulate CEFUS on its 5th Anniversary and for the work it does to promote dialogue between the UK and Turkey. CEFUS plays a crucial role in bringing together the interests of the different communities – Turkish, Kurdish and Turkish Cypriots – who have brought such a wonderful cultural, economic and social benefit to […]

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Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne’s Anniversary Message

23rd October 2016

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Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne, who has had a long association with Turkey, is delighted to express her support for the Centre for Turkey Studies on the occasion of its 5th Anniversary. “CEFTUS has been responsible for a formidable number of events in these five years. Parliamentarians, academics, journalists, business people and diverse representatives of many […]

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Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Emily Thornberry MP’s Anniversary Message

23rd October 2016

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“I would like to commend CEFTUS for its invaluable efforts in cultivating strong relations between Turkey and the UK. The organisation’s debates, roundtables and community events provide a vital opportunity for people from a variety of backgrounds to share ideas and make connections, allowing cultural and economic bonds to flourish. I know from my own […]

CEFTUS New Team Meeting

June 2013 The London based Centre for Turkey Studies (CEFTUS) continues to grow. The centre’s new team came together in June to discuss short and long term plans. The Centre for Turkey Studies, with a view to implementing a more institutional structure, has started working together with current and new members of different professions […]

CEFTUS now offers internships

Internships The Centre for Turkey Studies (CEFTUS) offers internships throughout the year for people who are interested in gaining practical experience in relations between Turkey and the UK. Internships offered are in areas of communications, events organisation, press relations, fundraising and research. Duration and schedule of internships are designed according to availability and skills of candidates. […]

CEFTUS 2014-2015 Booklet

Please click the link below to download the Centre for Turkey Studies 2014-2015 Booklet Download CEFTUS 2014-2015 Booklet (288)

Membership

Would you like to become a member of CEFTUS or donate? We provide a voice for the entire Turkish-speaking community in the UK at a governmental level, and we have helped raise the profile and improve the perception of the community. We foster lively debate around issues affecting Turkey and the diaspora, challenging preconceptions. Our […]

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