CENTRE for TURKEY STUDIES - CEFTUS

"My Lords, Ladies and Gentlemen, Ambassadors, Members of Parliament, Honoured Guests and Friends. My name is Ibrahim Dogus, and I am the director of the Centre for Turkey Studies, and it is my great pleasure to welcome you to this, our 5th…
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E. FUAT KEYMAN is professor of International Relations at Sabancı University/İstanbul. He is also the director of Istanbul Policy Center (IPC) at Sabancı University. He works on democratization, globalization, international relations,…
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Lack of civil service reform represents a threat to Turkey’s security Civil service reform could prevent ideologically-motivated groups from infiltrating state apparatus and civil service capacity being denigrated, both existential…
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We regret to inform you that due to sudden and unexpected circumstances Mr Selahattin Demirtas will NOT be able to take part in this public forum. This event is therefore postponed to a future date. We apologise for any inconvenience…
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15 October 2016 Since Turkey’s failed coup attempt in July of this year, a lot of attention has been given to the government’s crackdown on suspected supporters of the Gülen movement, presumed to be behind the attempt. The Turkish…
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Bottom line up front: With Turkey’s growing military assertiveness in its region, the country is seeking to fulfil long-held ambitions of expanding its influence in Iraq, motivated partly by its energy insecurity. Despite ire from…
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“I would like to send my warmest congratulations to the Centre for Turkey Studies (CEFTUS) on their 5th anniversary and to the organisation for its vital role in strengthening Anglo-Turkish relations. The British-Turkish community…
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“I congratulate CEFTUS on the work which they do. Undoubtedly Turkey is an extremely important country and one which the UK needs to have a better understanding of. That is where the Centre for Turkey Studies is of enormous importance.”…
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"The British-Turkish relationship is very important. Turkey is a strong ally on the edge of Europe, and increased cooperation helps secure an increasingly insecure region. We should be proud of our shared heritage. The work of CEFTUS over…
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On Sunday October 9th 2016 the Centre for Turkey Studies (CEFTUS) hosted its Fifth Anniversary Gala with over 900 guests at the Westminster Park Plaza Hotel near the British Parliament. CEFTUS celebrated the achievements and contributions…
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