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EU-Values Conference

"EU-Values Conference," organized by Sabancı University and İstanbul Policy Center (IPC), took place between June 30 and July 2 at IPC Karaköy. The conference was held within the scope of the EU-VALUES project, funded by the European Union and coordinated by KU Leuven and IBEI. Nearly 70 academics, experts and students participated in the three-day event. Throughout the conference, key issues such as European Union's values-based foreign policy, human rights, artificial intelligence and digitalization, migraiton, gender equality, and the EU's global leadership were discussed with the contributions of the international scholars and practitioners.

Contesting Pluralism(s): Islamism, Liberalism and Nationalism in Turkey and Beyond

Istanbul Policy Center organized a book talk entitled "Contesting Pluralism(s): Islamism, Liberalism and Nationalism in Turkey and Beyond" with Nora Fisher-Onar on June 27 at IPC Karaköy.

"Nasıl Bir Dünya? Nasıl Bir Türkiye?" with Hasan Deniz Pekşen

Hasan Deniz Pekşen was hosted at the "Nasıl Bir Dünya? Nasıl Bir Türkiye?" program titled “The Israel-Iran War Lasted 12 Days: Who Won??” organized by the IPC-Sabancı University-Stiftung Mercator Initiative in cooperation with Medyascope.

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"Nasıl Bir Dünya? Nasıl Bir Türkiye?" with Ezgi Uzun and Resul Serdar Ataş

Ezgi Uzun and Resul Serdar Ataş were hosted at the "Nasıl Bir Dünya? Nasıl Bir Türkiye?" program titled “War Between Israel and Iran in All Aspects and What Awaits the Middle East?” organized by the IPC-Sabancı University-Stiftung Mercator Initiative in cooperation with Medyascope.

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The Unravelling International Order: A Brazilian Perspective

Istanbul Policy Center organized an event titled "The Unravelling International Order: A Brazilian Perspective" with Dawisson Belém Lopes on June 16 at IPC Karaköy.

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Urban Sustainability Transitions: Building Bridges Across Cities

Istanbul Policy Center-Sabancı University-Stiftung Mercator Initiative organized a roundtable discussion “Urban Sustainability Transitions: Building Bridges Across Cities” with the initiative of 2024/25 Mercator-IPC Fellow Zeynep Kadirbeyoğlu on June 12 at IPC Karaköy.

"Nasıl Bir Dünya? Nasıl Bir Türkiye?" with Berk Esen and Sezin Öney

Berk Esen and Sezin Öney were hosted at the "Nasıl Bir Dünya? Nasıl Bir Türkiye?" program titled “Where is Turkish Politics Evolving?” organized by the IPC-Sabancı University-Stiftung Mercator Initiative in cooperation with Medyascope.

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Reimagining Cities: Urban Sustainability Transitions Webinar Series 4-Nature-Based Solutions and Governance Pathways for Climate-Resilient Cities

The Istanbul Policy Center-Sabancı University-Stiftung Mercator Initiative is pleased to organize the webinar series “Reimagining Cities: Urban Sustainability Transitions,” led by 2024/25 Mercator-IPC Research Fellow Zeynep Kadirbeyoğlu. The fourth episode, “Nature-Based Solutions and Governance Pathways for Climate-Resilient Cities,” was held online on June 10, 2025.

 

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The United States and the Future of Europe: Views of the Capitals

The Istanbul Policy Center hosted the book talk on "The United States and the Future of Europe: Views of the Capitals" with the participation of Paul Schmidt, Funda Tekin, Megan Gisclon, and moderated by Senem Aydın-Düzgit on May 28 at IPC Karaköy.

 

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Mercator-IPC Alumni Retreat 2025

As the Istanbul Policy Center-Sabancı University-Stiftung Mercator Initiative, we are thrilled to host the 7th Alumni Event of the Mercator-IPC Fellowship Program on May 23-25, at Selçuk, Izmir.

We believe that the synergies and the exchanges in these alumni events are crucial in keeping this dynamic network alive.  We are looking forward to having new opportunities for more exchange and networking among our fellows.