“What Kind of World? What Kind of Turkey?” with Evren Balta and Michael Thumann
Assoc. Prof. Evren Balta and Michael Thumann participated in the 24th episode of the “What Kind of World? What Kind of Turkey?” program, produced in collaboration with Istanbul Policy Center (IPC) and Medyascope, to discuss the similarities and differences between types of nationalism in Turkey and Russia, and whether there are changes in this area following the coronavirus pandemic.
Pandemic and Society Webinar Series - “Climate Change and Food Security During the Pandemic”
The meeting titled “Climate Change and Food Security During the Pandemic” as part of the "Pandemic and Society" webinar series, which we organized to find collective solutions to problems, analyze potential common ground, and exchange ideas supported by academic research during the Coronavirus outbreak, took place on July 13th with the participation of Fikret Adaman, Hilal Elver, Ümit Şahin, and Zafer Yenal.
The Tale of Eight Cities: New Localism and New Middle Classes in Turkey
Director Fuat Keyman and Berrin Koyuncu-Lorasdağı's book The Tale of Eight Cities: New Localism and New Middle Classes in Turkey (Sekiz Kentin Hikâyesi: Türkiye’de Yeni Yerellik ve Yeni Orta Sınıflar) was published in June 2020 with Metis Kitap.
Call for Researchers: A Modelling Study for the Project “Decarbonization Pathways for Turkey”
Istanbul Policy Center announces the Call for Researchers for the modelling study of the project on “Decarbonization Pathways for Turkey.” This project aims to provide a projection for the long-term decarbonization of the Turkish economy with a particular focus on the power sector. The relevant decarbonization pathway will aim to contribute to global emissions reduction efforts, according to the global carbon budget of 1.5–2°C set out in the Paris Agreement, based on the principles of equity and compliance.
“What Kind of World? What Kind of Turkey?” with Fuat Keyman and Feyzi Baban
IPC Director Prof. Dr. Fuat Keyman and Assoc. Prof. Feyzi Baban from Trent University, Canada, participated in the 23rd episode of the “What Kind of World? What Kind of Turkey?” program, produced in collaboration with Istanbul Policy Center (IPC) and Medyascope, to discuss the concepts of nationalism, patriotism, and cosmopolitanism, and whether it is possible to be a patriot without being a nationalist.
Pandemic and Society Webinar Series - “Heat Waves and the Future of the Climate Movement in a Polarized World”
The meeting titled “Heatwaves and the Future of the Climate Movement in a Polarized World” as part of the "Pandemic and Society" webinar series, which we organized to find collective solutions to problems, analyze potential common ground, and exchange ideas supported by academic research during the Coronavirus outbreak, took place on July 6th with the participation of Levent Kurnaz, Ömer Madra, Senem Aydın-Düzgit, and Ümit Şahin.
“What Kind of World? What Kind of Turkey?” with Ümit Şahin and Ender Peker
IPC Climate Change Studies Coordinator and public health expert Dr. Ümit Şahin and 2018/19 Mercator-IPC Fellow Dr. Ender Peker participated in the 22nd episode of the “What Kind of World? What Kind of Turkey?” program, produced in collaboration with Istanbul Policy Center (IPC) and Medyascope, to discuss how public health should be protected during heatwaves, especially in large cities, and the steps local governments should take.
Syrian Textile Workers Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case for Closer Cooperation between Turkey and the EU
2018/19 Mercator-IPC Fellow Jannes Tessmann’s policy brief “Syrian Textile Workers Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case for Closer Cooperation between Turkey and the EU” was published in June 2020.
Pandemic and Society Webinar Series - "From Idlib to Libya: Turkish Foreign Policy on the Western-Eurasian Pendulum"
The meeting titled “From Idlib to Libya: Turkish Foreign Policy on the West-Eurasia Pendulum” as part of the "Pandemic and Society" webinar series, which we organized to find collective solutions to problems, analyze potential common ground, and exchange ideas supported by academic research during the Coronavirus outbreak, took place on June 29th with the participation of Galip Dalay, Fuat Keyman, Senem Aydın-Düzgit, and Soli Özel.
Political Ecology
The Initiative launched a monthly seminar series titled “Political Ecology,” led by 2024/25 Mercator–IPC Fellow Zeynep Kadirbeyoğlu and 2021/22 Mercator–IPC Senior Fellow Fikret Adaman. The series explores both theoretical developments and current ecological issues, conflicts, and environmental policies in Turkey and around the world from an interdisciplinary political ecology perspective.
"Nasıl bir Dünya? Nasıl bir Türkiye" with Senem Aydın-Düzgit and Andrew O'Donohue
Senem Aydın-Düzgit and Andrew O'Donohue were hosted by Murat Aksoy at the 21st episode of “Nasıl bir Dünya? Nasıl bir Türkiye?” program titled "Polarization adn the Pandemic: Comparing Turkey and the United States" organized by the IPC-Sabancı University-Stiftung Mercator Initiative in cooperation with Medyascope.