Democracy, Conflict Resolution, Foreign Policy
IPC takes a broad approach to democracy studies, covering party politics, electoral processes, institutional resilience, democratic innovation, and inclusive governance. IPC’s work in the field of conflict resolution concentrates on peacebuilding, mediation, reconciliation, migration, and social cohesion, building on IPC’s extensive experience with the political and social aspects of conflict. The foreign policy component of this cluster includes Turkey’s international stance, regional security issues, and the effects of global geopolitical changes on both domestic and international governance. Through research, public events, and strategic partnerships with academics, policymakers, civil society, and international organizations, IPC’s work in this area aims to enhance democratic governance, support peaceful conflict resolution, and promote informed and principled foreign policy decision-making.
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"Democracy Agendas "
The roundtable discussion titled “Democratic Agendas” was held at the Istanbul Policy Center on June 19-20, 2015. The event began with welcome speeches by Fuat Keyman (IPC), Charles Taylor (McGill University), and Craig Calhoun (LSE). Following opening remarks by Nilüfer Göle (EHESS; Mercator-IPM Senior Researcher) and Pablo Ouziel (University of Victoria), the first session discussed “Square Events.” The second session, led by Dilip Gaonkar (Northwestern University) and Mukulika Banerjee (LSE), focused on “Masses in Politics.” Christine Bernier (University of Montreal), Rajeev Bhargava (Center for the Study of Developing Economies), Aube Billard (Institute for Human Sciences), and Shalini Randeria (Institute for Human Sciences) participated in the meeting.
Report Launch: Turkey and Somalia: Aid Working for Peace
IPM and Saferworld held the launch of their report, Turkey and Somalia: Making Aid Work for Peace, on March 20, 2015, at IPM Karaköy.
Rethinking Climate Change, Conflict, and Security in Cyprus and Sudan
The seminar titled “Rethinking Climate Change, Conflict, and Security in Cyprus and the Sudans,” organized by the Initiative, took place at IPM on December 15, 2014. The event was organized by Mercator-İPM Researcher Ethemcan Turhan.
International Workshop on Public Policy Making in a Globalizing World
The international workshop titled “Public Policymaking in a Globalized World,” organized by IPM and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation, was held on November 28-29, 2014, at the Opera Hotel in Taksim.
Contemporary Turkey at a Glance II – Turkey Transformed? Power, History, Culture
The international conference “Contemporary Turkey at a Glance – Turkey Transformed? Power, History and Culture” took place on October 18-19, 2014, at Istanbul Bilgi University, Santral Campus.
German Interests and their Impact on the Future of Turkey-EU Relations
The conference titled “German Interests and their Impact on the Future of Turkey-EU Relations,” jointly organized by the Istanbul Policy Center-Sabanci University-Stiftung Mercator Initiative and Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP), took place in Berlin on October 2, 2014.