International Foreign Policy, Defense, and Security School
The International School on Foreign Policy, Defense and Security, organized by IPC with the support of the TÜBİTAK 2237–A Scientific Training Activities Support Program and led by Prof. Dr. Alper Kaliber, took place on September 21–26 at IPC Karaköy. The six-day program addressed key theoretical approaches to security studies alongside contemporary issues including terrorism, cybersecurity, defense, the Middle East, migration and border management, the European Union, and NATO. The program concluded with the presentation of certificates to participants who successfully completed the school.
Application Information:
The sessions will be held in person from September 21–26, 2026, at the Istanbul Policy Center, Bankalar Cad. No. 2, Minerva Han, 34420 Karaköy, Istanbul.
Fee:
No fee is required from participants.
Participants’ living expenses will be covered by TÜBİTAK under the 2237-A Training Program.
Certificate of Attendence:
At the conclusion of the Security School, participants will be issued a certificate of attendance. To receive the certificate, students must attend at least 80% of the classes. Reading and class preparation are required outside of class hours. Reading materials will be provided to students before the program begins.
Application Process:
Candidates wishing to apply must complete their applications by September 7, 2026, at the latest. The application form must be filled out online, and a current resume must be sent to the following address: guvenlikokulu.ipm@sabanciuniv.edu.
Accepted candidates will be announced on September 14.
Alper Kaliber
Alper Kaliber joined the Istanbul Policy Center (IPC) as a Senior Scholar in April 2025. Before joining the IPC, he worked as a visiting scholar at the Federal University of ABC in São Paulo, Brazil.
alper.kaliber@sabanciuniv.edu
Senem Aydın Düzgit
Senem Aydın-Düzgit is the Director of Istanbul Policy Center and a Professor of International Relations at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Sabancı University.
senem.aydinduzgit@sabanciuniv.edu
Meltem Müftüler Baç
Meltem Müftüler-Baç is a Senior Scholar at Istanbul Policy Center, Professor of International Relations and Jean Monnet Chair ad personam at Sabanci University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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