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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Turkey's Energy Leadership and Its Impact on European Energy Security
The expert roundtable meeting titled “Turkey's Energy Leadership and Its Impact on European Energy Security,” jointly organized by the Istanbul Policy Center, Sabancı University, Stiftung Mercator Initiative, and Stiftung Neue Verantwortung, took place on September 29, 2014, at Stiftung Neue Verantwortung in Berlin.
Turks Abroad: Turkey's New Diaspora Policies in Western Europe
The workshop titled “Turks Abroad: Turkey's New Diaspora Policies in Western Europe,” organized by the Initiative, took place on July 7, 2014, at İPM Karaköy. This event was organized on the initiative of Mercator-İPM Researcher Kerem Öktem.
Workshop on Democracy and Regime Change
The workshop titled “Democracy and Regime Change” was held on June 17, 2014, at IPM Karaköy in collaboration with IPM and the Marie Curie International Reintegration Grant.
Why Nations Fight: The Case of Turkey and Greece, The Other Town (2013)
The Cinema-Politics Meeting titled “Why Nations Clash: The Turkey-Greece Example, The Other Town (2013)” took place on May 6, 2014, at İPM Karaköy.
The Arab Spring: Implications for Europe
The lecture titled “Arab Spring in Perspective: Implications for Europe,” organized by the Initiative, took place at Sabancı University on March 19, 2014, with the participation of Mercator-İPM Senior Researcher Ruprecht Polenz. This lecture was organized as part of Director Fuat Keyman's course “Current Issues in Turkish Politics.”
Understanding the Arab Spring: Implications for Europe and Turkey
Istanbul Policy Center-Sabanci University-Stiftung Mercator Initiative held a meeting titled "Understanding the Arab Spring – Implications for Europe and Turkey." The event, moderated by Director Fuat Keyman, featured presentations by Ruprecht Polenz, former member of the German Parliament and Mercator-IPM Senior Researcher, and Mesut Özcan, President of the Center for Strategic Studies.