Anne Duncker is Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at the European construction and technology company GOLDBECK and is a member of the International Advisory Council of Istanbul Policy Center-Sabancı University-Stiftung Mercator Initative. Before, she has been the Director of the Centre for International Affairs at Stiftung Mercator from 2014-22. Prior to this, she was responsible for the foundation’s Turkey portfolio. From 2007 to 2010 she worked as Desk Officer for the Culture Department at the German Federal Foreign Office. Duncker received her PhD in Political Science in 2008; her doctoral thesis was on “Human rights organizations in Turkey”.
Commemorating Prof. Dr. Fuat Keyman: "A Life in Pursuit of Knowledge"
We commemorated the Honorary Director of Istanbul Policy Center (IPC) and one of the most respected figures in academia and public life, Prof. Dr. Fuat Keyman, through a special event titled “A Life in Pursuit of Knowledge” held at Minerva Han on May 15–16, 2025.
Spanning two days and marked by high attendance, the program offered a multifaceted reflection on Fuat Keyman’s academic legacy, intellectual contributions, public intellectual identity, and strong ties to civil society, as shared by his family, friends, colleagues, and students. The event began with opening remarks from Sabancı University President Prof. Dr. Yusuf Leblebici, IPC Director Prof. Dr. Senem Aydın-Düzgit, and Prof. Dr. Şebnem Gümüşçü, and continued with seven panels dedicated to different aspects of his work and impact.
The first day featured personal reflections on Fuat Keyman’s intellectual journey, followed by sessions focusing on his engagement with civil society, the international order, and Turkish foreign policy. On the second day, panels explored the core themes that shaped his ethical and intellectual perspective—from international collaborations to urban studies, from equal citizenship and democracy to well-being and gender.
The event became a space of collective memory, enriched by the presence of academics, civil society representatives, cultural figures, and students from Turkey and abroad. It was further deepened by video messages and online contributions, reflecting both the profound respect for the legacy Fuat Keyman leaves behind and the responsibility to carry it forward.
We remember Fuat Keyman with love, longing, and deep respect. We remain committed to honoring and sustaining his life dedicated to science, society, and democracy.
European Union-Turkey Relations Roundtable Meeting
IPC and the Initiative's ''European Union-Turkey Relations Roundtable Meeting'' with German parliamentarians took place with the participation of Fuat Keyman, Anne Duncker, Jannes Tessman, Atila Eralp, Özcan Mutlu and Ebru Voyvoda at IPC on October 6.
10th Anniversary of the Istanbul Policy Center-Sabancı University-Stiftung Mercator Initiative
The 10th anniversary celebration event of the Istanbul Policy Center-Sabancı University-Stiftung Mercator Initiative was held at the Sakıp Sabancı Museum on Thursday, May 12.
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Understanding Complexity and Capacity for Resilience in Turkey III: Governing Precarity through EU-Turkey Relations
IPC-Sabancı University-Stiftung Mercator Initiative organized a webinar titled ''Understanding Complexity and Capacity for Resilience in Turkey III: Governing Precarity through EU-Turkey Relations'' . The opening remarks were made by Anne Duncker and Fuat Keyman. The first panel ''The European Green Deal and EU-Turkey Relations'' was moderated by Senem Aydın-Düzgit featuring Fikret Adaman, Philipp Godron, and Çiğdem Nas. In the second panel ''The Precarious Lives of Syrians in Turkey'' was moderated by Pelin Oğuz and was conducted with the participation of Senem Aydın-Düzgit, Feyzi Baban, Murat Erdoğan, Fuat Keyman, and Kim Rygiel. The webinar took place in May 20.
