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Rusen Cakir is senior correspondent for the Turkish daily Vatan and editor of Metis Publishing’s Black and White Book Series, which promotes the work of investigative journalists. Since 1985, he has served with prominent…
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Dr Katerina Dalacoura is Associate Professor in International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science. She previously worked at the University of Essex and at the International Institute of Strategic…
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RSVP to [email protected] The Centre for Turkey Studies (CEFTUS) is delighted to invite you to a public forum titled ‘New Turkey: Democratisation Process and Challenges’. Our keynote speaker is Prof. Dr. Yasin Aktay is…
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15 October 2014, RUSI This roundtable discussion organised by the Centre for Turkey Studies (CEFTUS) and Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) took place in the Reading Room of RUSI on 15 October 2014. Academics, politicians…
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13 October 2014, House of Lords The Centre for Turkey Studies (CEFTUS) held an exclusive and off-the-record roundtable discussion with Dr Cagaptay of the Washington Institute. The meeting was kindly hosted and chaired by Lord…
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14 October 2014, House of Commons Hosted by Shadow Secretary of State for Justice, Stephen Twigg Labour Co-operative MP for Liverpool West Derby, this debate’s keynote speakers were Dr Soner Cagaptay of the Washington Institute…
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Islamic State’s (ISIS) advancement in Kobane with drastic repercussions for Turkey and Turkey’s Resolution Process with Kurds of Turkey have dominated headlines this week. Results of the Supreme Board of Judges and Prosecutors…
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Under AKP rule, Turkey has moved into a post-Kemalist phase in domestic politics and foreign policy, alike. As Erdogan takes the country’s helm as president and Davutoglu ascends to become his prime minister, how does Turkey’s future look…
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This Joint Forum is organised by the Centre for Turkey Studies (CEFTUS) and Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). With the Turkish military poised on the border of Kobane in neighbouring Syria, this timely roundtable led by Dr. Soner…
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