NATO in Türkiye Podcast 4: Nato, Türkiye, and Ukraine
The fourth episode of Istanbul Policy Center's podcast series "NATO in Türkiye" moderated by IPC Managing Editor and Researcher Megan Gisclon, was posted on IPC's YouTube channel. This episode discusses "NATO, Türkiye, and Ukraine" with Yevgeniya Gaber.
Artificial Intelligence and Society 4: Information Ecosystem
IPC hosted the fourth meeting of the "Artificial Intelligence and Society" seminar series, "Information Ecosystem (Bilgi Ekosistemi)" initiated by IPC Senior Scholar Zeynep Ayata. The event was held on June 8 at IPC Karaköy with the participation of Gülin Çavuş and Onur Varol as speakers and Zeynep Ayata as moderator.
Stakeholder Roundtable Meeting
"2025/26 Mercator-IPC Fellow Sedat Gündoğdu convened a roundtable meeting on June 8 in Berlin with civil society organizations working on plastic pollution in Germany. The meeting was organized in collaboration with Exit Plastik and the Berlin Office of the Heinrich Böll Foundation, the meeting brought together representatives from 15 different NGOs.Participants discussed the plastic waste trade between Türkiye and Germany, its environmental impacts, and opportunities for bilateral cooperation in tackling plastic pollution.The roundtable provided an important platform for exchanging knowledge and experiences while raising awareness about the environmental consequences of global plastic waste trade."
German Scholarship Holders Visit Istanbul Policy Center
"On 4 June 2026,IPC hosted a delegation of scholarship holders from the Stiftung der Deutschen Wirtschaft (sdw – Foundation of German Business) as part of their study visit to Istanbul focusing on EU–Türkiye relations and German–Turkish ties.The delegation visited IPC’s Karaköy premises and participated in a discussion on contemporary political developments in Türkiye, Türkiye–EU relations, and regional dynamics. The session was led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ebru Turhan, IPC Senior Scholar and 2013/14 Mercator-IPC Fellow, who shared insights on current developments in Türkiye–EU relations and broader geopolitical trends shaping the region.The visit provided an opportunity for students and young professionals from Germany to engage directly with experts at IPC and exchange views on the future of Europe, Türkiye’s role in its neighbourhood, and the challenges facing international cooperation in a changing global environment."
Minerva Talks: Istanbul in History - The Transition from Traditional to Modern Sound in Istanbul (1800–1930)
IPC and Tarih Vakfı continue to organize the monthly “Minerva Talks: Istanbul in History (Minerva Konuşmaları: Tarihte İstanbul)” series. The discussion titled “The Transition from Traditional to Modern Sound in Istanbul (1800–1930) (İstanbul'da Geleneksel Ses Alanından Modern Ses Alanına Geçiş (1800-1930) )” was delivered by Mustafa Avcı and moderated by Ayşe Köse Badur and Ayşe Ozil on June 3 at IPC Karaköy.
NATO in Türkiye Podcast 3: NATO and Türkiye's Defense Industry
The third episode of Istanbul Policy Center's podcast series "NATO in Türkiye" moderated by IPC Managing Editor and Researcher Megan Gisclon, was posted on IPC's YouTube channel. This episode discusses "NATO and Türkiye's Defense Industry" with Arda Mevlütoğlu.
Ideas and Intellectuals: Alternative Histories of Turkish Foreign Policy
IPC organized the workshop "Ideas and Intellectuals: Alternative Histories of Turkish Foreign Policy" on June 2 at IPC Karaköy.
"Nasıl Bir Dünya? Nasıl Bir Türkiye?" with Feyza Akınerdem and Burcu Karakaş
Feyza Akınerdem and Burcu Karakaş were hosted at the "Nasıl Bir Dünya? Nasıl Bir Türkiye?" program titled “Minorities on Screen: Representation or Stereotype?" organized by the IPC-Sabancı University-Stiftung Mercator Initiative in cooperation with Medyascope.
Paris-Antalya Podcast 3: COP31 and Human Rights
The third episode of the "Paris Antalya" podcast series "COP31 and Human Rights (COP31 ve İnsan Hakları)", which brings together different perspectives in the run-up to COP31, featured Seda Yurtcanlı Duymaz as the guest speaker and Ümit Şahin as the moderator and was released on May 20.
NATO in Türkiye Podcast 2: NATO, Türkiye, and the United States
The second episode of Istanbul Policy Center's podcast series "NATO in Türkiye" moderated by IPC Managing Editor and Researcher Megan Gisclon, was posted on IPC's YouTube channel. This episode discusses "NATO, Türkiye, and the United States" with (Ret.) Ambassador Matthew Bryza.
From Farm to Table—Craftsmanship, the Commons, and the Future of Food
IPC organized the event "From Farm to Table—Craftsmanship, the Commons, and the Future of Food (Tarladan Sofraya: Yemek, Kültür ve Siyaset Söyleşileri—Zanaatkârlık, Müşterekler ve Gıdanın Geleceği)," which was held with the participation of Aylin Örnek and Didem Mahsunlar as speakers and Zafer Yenal as moderator on May 18 at IPC Karaköy.