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USAK At A Glace

Established in 2004, the International Strategic Research Organisation (USAK) has gained wide recognition as Turkey's foremost source of independent and balanced information and research on a broad range of issues affecting Turkey and its region. Focusing particularly on issues of security and cooperation, USAK is one of Turkey and the world's leading organisations for the analysis of global issues, satisfying a need in Turkey, its region and the world for a body of informed opinion on these issues.

USAK works to stimulate debate and research on international relations and security issues through a dynamic program of seminars, conferences, workshops, publications, educational activities and media relations. The organisation aims to encourage greater public awareness of national and international developments and to help individuals and organisations to understand an ever-changing and increasingly complex world. USAK enhances the basis for informed choice by the Turkish public and its leaders and serves as one of the focal points for research in Turkey.

The organisation welcomes visitor applications from academics at other national or international institutions, advanced doctoral research students, and those with a professional or academic interest in international relations. A non-partisan, non-profit and non-governmental research organisation (NGO), USAK is not intended to be a forum for single-issue advocacy or lobbying.

USAK’s Director is Dr. Sedat LACINER

Core Research Areas


* Area Studies (Middle East, Central Asia, Caucasus, Balkans, etc.)
* Ethnic Studies
* European Studies
* Integration Studies
* International Law
* International Politics
* Political Economy
* Religion and Politics
* Security Studies (Domestic and International)
* Sociology
* Terrorism
* Turkish Studies (Domestic and International)

Contact Information Phone:

0090 312 212 28 86; 0090 312 212 28 87 e-mail:
merkez.usak@gmail.com Fax: 0090-312 212 25 84
USAK and USAKPedia are located in Ankara and its central office is at Ayten Sokak, No: 21, Tandogan, Ankara, Turkey.

PRINCIPLES AND GOALS

* To achieve high standards of academic excellence and maintain unqualified independence.
* To provide a forum for academic and political exchange between Turkey, Middle East and the West
* To build collaborative networks of researchers, policy-makers and business in Turkey and the world.
* To disseminate our findings and views through a regular flow of publications and public events and to achieve quality in its scholarly publication program, which will enhance the Centre's international reputation
* be the leading Turkish and European academic research organization on strategic and international studies
* promote awareness of, and informed public debate on, strategic and international issues in Turkey, Europe and the world
* to develope of strategic and international studies both as an intellectual discipline and as a foundation for policy advice
* to fostere an understanding and appreciation of the theoretical and historical background to war-conflict and peace-co-operation
* to provide a detailed understanding of strategic and international issues of relevance to Turkey and the region (Middle East, Balkans, Black Sea, Caucasus and Central Asia)
* to promote of young researchers
* to act as an interface between international relations circles and the civil society to promote a deeper understanding of foreign policy, international issues and strategic studies

MISSION


Founded in 2004, the International Strategic Research Organization (USAK or ISRO) was established to advance a balanced and realistic understanding of international relations, international security, international law and Turkish foreign policy. USAK is a non-partisan policy research organization dedicated to innovative research and analysis that promotes international security, prosperity, justice and freedom. The organization provides the forum for, and is the vehicle to stimulate the research, study, analysis and discussion of the strategic implications of major national and international security, issues, events and trends as they affect Turkey and its region. Through publications, conferences and policy recommendations, the USAK seeks to guide regional and global leaders in government, media and business.

Under the guidance of a distinguished USAK Science and Experts Committee, the USAK seeks to be a scientific platform for practitioners and scholars from all over the world. The USAK further aims to develop international relations understanding in Turkey. The USAK House researchers aim to establish a Turkish international relations perspective and to share the Turkish experience with the world. As USAK, we believe that international relations discipline suffers from the limited Western-centric understanding and needs more different approaches.

We, as USAK, also aim to maintain and develop our role as advisers to Government departments, non-governmental organisations, corporates, international organisations and the media in policy areas where our expertise and the outcomes of our research can influence decision-making in the real world.

USAK (ISRO) Core Research Areas

* Area Studies (Middle East, Central Asia, Caucasus, Balkans, etc.)
* Ethnic Studies
* European Studies
* Integration Studies
* International Law
* International Politics
* Political Economy
* Religion and Politics
* Security (Home and International) Studies
* Sociology
* Terrorism
* Turkish Studies (Foreign and Home Politics)

ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIVITIES

USAK is a think tank organization which aims to provide accurate and high quality information.
It produces and develops the necessary information and analysis and provides the public with what is needed. While doing so, it does not aim to generate profit.

USAK aims in response to demand from the society, to provide services to not only to large institutions but also to the individuals.
In this framework, our activities can be categorized as follows:

1. Producing Information and Analysis ISRO produces and presents the required analysis by selecting the most accurate and clear information. ISRO experts and publications do not aim to manipulate the reader. In this framework, ISRO experts give interviews in the media, prepare professional reports to the business world, write projects for public and private organizations, cooperate with other think-tanks inside and outside of Turkey and share experiences with the other academicians in the universities.

2. Education & Training Services USAK also provides services in the education and training of experts. For this purpose, USAK first aims to train the experts in the organization by providing lectures and conferences by the professionals in specific areas. Furthermore, consultation meetings help experts develop new and fresh ideas. Participation from other organizations is also possible within the rules of ISRO. The assistants and interns receive regular lectures in international relations, political science, sociology and law. Upon request, ISRO experts may give lectures to other institutions.

3. Exchange Programme and Internship Exchange Programmes are open to all domestic and foreign institutions. The three positions are “researchers”, “intern” and “technical interns”. Interns can work with the organization for up to two months. In order to receive a certificate, interns have to attend three seminars and write a short thesis. Technical interns receive training in information systems and business development. ISRO personnel may also work temporarily or intern at other organizations. Please call us for organizational or individual partnership. In your internship application, you may fax or mail us the provided form, or send your CV with cover letter and samples of previous work. Please do not forget to include your address and contact information.

4. Publishing Activities USAK has publishing activities including but not limited to periodicals and books on different fields of specializations. Articles of the USAK specialist staff are published in well known academic and popular periodicals.

BOOKS:

USAK, in its sphere of interest, publishes scientific and popular books of high quality in Turkish and other languages.

Book proposals have to be sent to the USAK Presidency by fax or post. Proposals should include a curriculum vitae of the writer, a draft of the book, a table of contents, a preliminary bibliography if not completed and an evaluation that specifying the potential market. Please don’t send the single copy of your work. USAK will not take any responsibility in case of lost. The protection of floppy disks or e-mails providing the work from viruses should be ensured.

PERIODICALS:

There are refereed and popular periodicals among the USAK publications. It is also open to the publishing cooperation with other organizations, universities, and civil societies. The USAK periodicals are such: Journal of Turkish Weekly (JTW): It is published in English. It informs the world public opinion about Turkey. In JTW, besides analyses and comments of USAK specialists, you can find selected articles from world press, comments, essays, important statistics and technical information about Turkey. Numerous books on Turkey are available via Turkish Weekly. Moreover, you may contribute to the Journal of Turkish Weekly through sharing your views in the “Forum” section.

Review of International Law and Politics (RILP): It welcomes articles in Turkish, English and German. For further information about RILP, please click here.

Journal of Central Asian and Caucasus Studies (JCACS): In the field of Central Asian and Caucasus studies, it is the only refereed and independent journal in Turkey which is published semiannually. It consists of articles in Turkish, English and other Turkish dialects. Other 

5. Consulting Services: USAK provides consulting services within the framework of ISRO researchers’ areas of specialization. Sector specific or country based consulting services may be effectuated through regular oral disclosures, regular written reports, publications, seminars or conferences.

6. Conferences and Organizations: ISRO’s another field of activity is to constitute academic and professional conferences, seminars, and workshops. In these organizations, ISRO’s researchers may take part in informing people on their specializations as well as other specialists.

7. IT and Library Services: Who can benefit from these services? There is no specific limitation to benefit from the mentioned services. The list of beneficiaries is given in alphabetic order: Individuals: Academicians, Researchers, Scientists, Employees, Foreign Policy Specialists, Journalists, Security Specialists, Businessmen, Civil Servants, Deputies, Students, Faculty Members, Teachers, Industrialists, Merchants, Writers. Organizations: Ministries, Banks, Municipalities, Journals, Government Facilities, Trading Companies, Diplomatic Agencies, Think Tanks, Institutes, Factories, Firms, Newspapers, Press Agencies, Advertisement Agencies, Defense Companies, Political Parties, Tourism Agencies, Universities, Governorships.

DONATIONS AND SUPPORT

The USAK relies on membership fees, sponsorship and charitable donations from trusts, foundations, companies and individuals for its income. USAK receives no core funding from any government. If you would like to support a specific project, or if you like to start a new project with our experts please contact us. All donors will be acknowledged, thanked and listed in our publications and on the website, unless you prefer to remain anonymous. All of the donors will be automatically receive USAK membership. For major donors we offer opportunities to ‘name' library sections, halls, rooms and areas within the USAK central offices as well as the chance to endow new named research posts, projects, desks and programs.

Internship Program


USAK welcomes promising Turkish and overseas research candidates.

The USAK (International Strategic Research Organization) seeks energetic and creative undergraduate, graduate students and non-students interested in international relations, security and Turkish foreign policy for volunteer (unpaid) internship positions in its Ankara office. An internship at the USAK is an excellent way for students to learn about international relations, security studies and Turkish foreign policy and meet influential people in think tank, media, government and academic.

Internships at the USAK centers and departments can be full-time or part-time positions depending on the candidate’s interest and the needs of the particular USAK program. Duties differ from center to center but generally involve research, news compiling, administrative support, and event organization. To apply, please send a cover letter, one-page resume, and writing sample to Dilek AYDEMİR's attention by fax at 0090 (312) 212 25 84 or by email to
daydemir@usak.org.tr . You may also send by post to address: USAK Internship program, Ayten Sokak, No: 21, Mebusevleri, Tandogan, Ankara, TURKIYE - TURKEY. You may apply for internship program any time of year.   The USAK is currently recruiting interns for the following programs:

* Terrorism and Security Studies;
* Turkish Foreign Policy;
* Middle Eastern Studies;
* Caucasus and Central Asia Researches;
* Turkish-American relations;
* Turkey-European Union Relations

Intern duties:

* administrative support (copying, filing, data entry, letter stuffing, etc.),     * researching and writing articles for website,     * assisting in the production of events (programs, seminars and conferences, etc.)     * educational presentations     * attending the courses etc.


How to Find USAK

The USAK Central Office is situated at the heart of Ankara. It is easily accessible by most forms of transportation offered by the city. Tandogan Ankaray underground station and bus stops are within walking distance. From this location, the Institute is able to deliver its work very efficiently to its audience. Address: Suslu Sokak, No: 2, Mebusevleri, Tandogan Ankara, Turkey. The USAK is so close to the Tandogan Gate of Anitkabir (about 200 metres).     * From Kızılay, central district: 4 minutes by tube, 5-10 minutes by taxi.
    * From EsenboÄŸa International Airport (Ankara): 40 minutes by car/taxi.
    * From Ankara Coach Station: 4 minutes by tube, 5-10 minutes by taxi. If you need any assistance in finding us, please call USAK reception on (+90) 312 - 212 28 86.
 
Contact Information

Phone and email: For general requests or if you need to talk to a specific person contact our reception, which is open 09:00-18:00 CET, Mon-Fri. Phone: (+90) 312 - 212 28 86
Fax: (+90) 312 - 212 25 84
Email:
Media contact: For press, media, publications and similar please call Hasan Selim Özertem or Fatma Yılmaz

PUBLICATIONS

Online

USAK's online publications include the Journal of Turkish Weekly (JTW), USAKPEDIA, Turkish Daily Mail and USAK Gundem (in Turkish), all available online and free full-text.

Books 
 
* Halil İbrahim Bahar, Sosyoloji, Third Edition (Noember 2009). In Turkish.
* John Galtung, Çatışmaları DönüÅŸtürerek AÅŸmak (October 2009). In Turkish.
* Sedat Laçiner, Hangi Ermeni Sorunu (Which Armenian Problem?), (October 2009). In Turkish.
* Nedim Hazar, Uluslararası Politika (2009). In Turkish.
* Arzu Celalifer Ekinci, İran Nükleer Krizi (Iran Nuclear Crisis), (January 2009). In Turkish. 490 pages. ISBN: 978-605-4030-08-8.
* Sedat Laçiner, Diaspora, Ermeni Sorunu ve Türk Dış Politikası, (November 2008). In Turkish. 654 pages. ISBN: 978-605-4030-07-1.
* Fatma Yılmaz, Avrupa'da Irkçılık ve Yabancı DüÅŸmanlığı, (Ankara: November 2008). In Turkish.
* Halil Ibrahim Bahar, Sosyoloji (Ankara: October 2008) Second Updated Edition. In Turkish.
* Naim Kapucu and Hamit Palabıyık, Turkish Public Administration, From Tradition to the Modern Age, (Ankara: August 2008). In English. 300 pages.
* Sedat Laçiner, Mehmet Özcan and Ihsan Bal, European Union with Turkey, (Ankara: 2005). In English.
* M. Turgut Demirtepe (ed.), Orta Asya ve Kafkasya Güç Politikası, (Ankara: 2008). In Turkish. 322 pages.
* Ihsan Bal (ed.), Terörizm, Terör, Terörizm ve Küresel Terörle Mücadelede Ulusal ve Bölgesel Deneyimler(Ankara: 2005). In Turkish
* Ihsan Bal, Alacakaranlıkta Terörle Mücadele ve Komple Teorileri, (Ankara: 2006). In Turkish. 290 pages.
* Sedat Laçiner, Türkler ve Ermeniler, Bir Uluslararası IliÅŸkiler Çalışması, (Ankara: 2006). In Turkish.
* Halil Ibrahim Bahar, Sosyoloji, (Ankara: November 2005). In Turkish. 304 pages.
* Ibrahim Kaya, Terörle Mücadele ve Uluslararası Hukuk, (Ankara: 2005). In Turkish. 270 pages.
* Necati Alkan, Söz Bitmeden, Terörle Mücadelede Önleme Stratejileri, (Ankara: 2007. In Turkish. 220 pages.
* Ercüment Tezcan, Avrupa BirliÄŸi Komisyonu, (Ankara: April 2007). In Turkish. 616 pages.
* Mehmet Özcan, Avrupa BirliÄŸi Sığınma Hukuku, Ortak Bir Sığınma Hukukunun Ortaya Çıkışı, (Ankara: 2005). In Turkish. 248 pages. * Yearbook USAK Yearbook of International Politics and Law, Vol.1, 2008. 540 pages.
* USAK Yearbook of International Politics and Law, Vol. 2, 2009. 484 pages.

Recent Reports / Papers

* From Crisis to Recovery: Quo Vadis Turkish Economy?(Ankara: February 2008). In English.
* Gürcistan Krizi DeÄŸerlendirme Raporu (USAK Georgia Crisis Report)(Ankara: August 2008). In Turkish.
* Kıbrıs Sorununa Alternatif Yaklaşımlar: Çok - BileÅŸenli Adım Modeli, (Ankara: April 2008). In Turkish.
* USAK Kuzey Irak Raporu (USAK Northern Iraq Report), (Ankara: Temmuz 2007). In Turkish. Briefing Papers Surveys
 
Scholarly Journals

The USAK owns and hosts the editorial offices of two international peer-reviewed journals
– Review of International Law and Politics (RILP) and Journal of Central Asian and Caucasian Studies – both of which are edited at USAK and published by USAK Publications.   

Journal of Central Asian & Caucasian Studies / Orta Asya ve Kafkasya Araştırmaları. Two issues a year. Scholarly articles in Turkish and English. The full text of the old issues can be reached at
http://www.usak.org.tr/EN/dmenu.asp?id=55 address for free (as PdF files).
 
Review of International Law and Politics / Uluslararası Hukuk ve Politika. Four issues a year. Scholarly articles in English, Turkish and German. The full text of the old issues can be reached at
http://www.usak.org.tr/EN/dmenu.asp?id=24 address free (as PdF files).

USAK Staff Structure

HONORARY CHAIRMAN
FOUNDING MEMBERS
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
BOARD OF CENSORS
BOARD OF MANEGEMENT
SCIENCE COMMITTEE
HEAD of SCIENCE COMMITTEE: Prof. Dr. Yusuf Ziya Özcan
DIRECTOR: Assoc. Prof. Dr.Sedat LACINER
DEPUTY DIRECTORS: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ihsan BAL and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet OZCAN

Staff

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yücel Acer (Sea and Water Law; International Law)
Serpil AÇIKALIN (Middle Eastern studies; Arab World; Egypt)
Hüseyin AKTÜRK (African Studies)
Dilek AYDEMIR (Sociology; Civil Society)
dilek.aydemir1@gmail.com
Nermin AYDEMIR(Immigration; Social Integration; Criminology; City Security; Turkish Diaspora in Europe)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Halil Ibrahim BAHAR (Sociology; Violence in Education and Family)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ihsan BAL (Terrorism Studies)
ibal@usak.org.tr
Dr. Arzu CELALIFER - EKINCI (Iranian Studies, Iran and Middle East)
Assist. Prof. Dr. M. Turgut DEMIRTEPE (Central Asian Studies; political Science)
Bahadir DINCER (Arap Studies; Egyptian Studies; Democracy in Middle East)
Salih DOÄžAN (Central Asian Studies)
ÇaÄŸlar DÖLEK (African Politics; Development Studies)
Dr. Nilgun GULCAN (Caucasus Studies, Security Studies)
Yurdagül Günay (Technical Support Service)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Mahir GUMUS (Labour Studies)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Mehmet HASGULER (Third World; Cyprus Studies)
Habibe KADER(Russian Politics; Eastern Europe; Bulgarian Politics)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kamer KASIM (Caucasus Studies)
Vedat Suat KAVGACI (IT Manager)
vedatsuat@gmail.com  
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ibrahim KAYA (International Law)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sedat Laçiner (International Relations; Turkish Foreign Policy) .
slaciner@gmail.com
Mustafa Kutlay(Economics; European Studies)
Asist Prof. Dr. Vedat LAÇINER (Labour and Employment Law; Turkish and German Labour Law; Turkish Law)
Kaitlin MacKenzie (English Language Editor)
kaitlin.mackenzie@gmail.com
Mirzet MUJEZINOVIC (Balkan and Bosnian Studies)
Ceren MUTUÅž (International Law; European Union)
cerenmutus@gmail.com
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet ÖZCAN (European Union; EU Legal Studies)
mozcan@usak.org.tr
Hasan Selim Özertem (Russian Studies; Central Asian Studies; Caspian Energy Politics; Energy Politics)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Güner ÖZKAN (Caucasian Studies; Azerbaijan; Armenia)
Nuray Özkan (Technical Support Service)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hamit PALABIYIK (Government Studies; Local Administrations)
Barış SANLI (IT and neo technologies; Science)
Jan SOYKOK (Armenian Studies; Caucasus)
Prof. Dr. Ercüment TEZCAN (European Union Law; EU Organization)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Bulent ULUDAG (Caucasus Studies)
Sebla ULUDAG (Social Studies; Immigration in Turkey; Foreign Settlers in Turkey)
Ahmet Ünal (Technical Support Service)
Muzaffer VATANSEVER(Political Economy)
Mehmet YEGIN (Security Studies; United States Studies)
Fatma YILMAZ (European Union Studies; Cyprus; Far-Right in European Politics)

USAK Research Departments and Centers

USAK Center For International Security, Terorism And Ethnic Conflict Studies
USAK Center For European Union Studies
USAK Center For Middle East Studies
USAK Center For Central Asia And The Caucasus Studies
USAK Center For International Law Studies
USAK Center For Sea And Water Law Studies
USAK Center For Environmental Studies
USAK Center For Economical Studies
Public Relations & General Secretary Office
IT Department
USAK Picturing Service
Library
USAK Publications
USAK Periodicals Heads of the Centres Prof. Dr. Ihsan Bal,
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ozcan,
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dr. Ibrahim Kaya,
Prof. Dr. Halil Ibrahim Bahar,
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sedat Laçiner
Assist. Prof. Dr. Dr. Turgut Demirtepe,
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kamer Kasim,
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yucel Acer,
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ercument Tezcan.

Center for Middle East and Africa Studies

Center for Middle East and Africa Studies (CMEAS - ODAM) is located in Ankara. The aim of the centre is to provide information, advice and a forum on Middle East. The CMES (ODAM) is regularly consulted by journalists, officials, politicians, diplomats, and other non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on the Middle Eastern security and politics. Founded by USAK, the centre staff regularly contribute to the USAK publications and organize meetings on the Middle Eastern studies. The CMES (ODAM) arranges programs of lectures, seminars, conferences and other discussions, and sponsors research and publications. 

Turkey and the USAK

As a Turkish think tank, the USAK mainly focuses on Turkey and its region. The USAK produces reports, books, articles, surveys and other materials on Turkish domestic and foreign policies. You can keep yourself updated about Turkey through USAK (International Strategic Research Organization). The organization works to stimulate debate and research on international relations. The main key issues in its researches are security and co-operation. The Centre welcomes visitor applications from academics at other national or international institutions, advanced doctoral research students, and those with a professional or academic interest in international relations. THE USAK Library The USAK Library primarily aims to meet the needs of the USAK researchers. It currently holds a collection of approximately 12.000 book volumes. The main fields covered are Turkish foreign policy, security studies, terrorism, international relations, international law, European studies, Central Asian studies, Cyprus, Middle East and political science Regular Hours 09:00-18:00 (Monday -Friday) 10:00-12:30 (Saturday) Closed (Sunday) Using the Library The USAK Library is open to staff and internees of the USAK. Researchers from other universities and institutes are also welcome to visit the Library but outside visitors should call in advance. Books cannot be borrowed by external readers. Photocopies of articles can be provided at 0,50 YTL- per page.

Main Library Collections

African Studies
American Studies
Arab Politics
Armenia and Armenian Issue
Balkans & Black Sea Studies
British Politics
Caucasus
Central Asia
Cyprus Issue and Cyprus Island
Energy Policies
Europe
European Union
International Relations
Iranian Studies
Israel and Palestine Studies
Media Studies
Middle Eastern Studies
Pakistan, India and Afghanistan
Policing
Russian Studies
Security Studies and Terrorism
Sociology
Turkish Foreign Policy
Turkish Politics

Budget, Donations And Supports

The USAK relies on external projects, contract-based researches, membership fees, sponsorship and charitable donations from trusts, foundations, companies and individuals for its income. It receives no core funding from any government. The USAK has a bottom-up and project-based budget model. All research engagements depend on the acquisition of external funding.

Major sources of funding for its researches include the TUBITAK (Research Council of Turkey), ministries, and a variety of national and international organizations and foundations.

If you would like to support a specific project, or if you like to start a new project with our experts please contact us. All donors will be acknowledged, thanked and listed in our publications and on the website, unless you prefer to remain anonymous. All of the donors will be automatically receive USAK membership. For major donors we offer opportunities to ‘name’ library sections, halls, rooms and areas within the USAK central offices as well as the chance to endow new named research posts, projects, desks and programs.

USAK Internship Program USAK welcomes promising Turkish and overseas research candidates. The USAK (International Strategic Research Organization) seeks energetic and creative undergraduate, graduate students and non-students interested in international relations, security and Turkish foreign policy for volunteer (unpaid) internship positions in its Ankara office. An internship at the USAK is an excellent way for students to learn about international relations, security studies and Turkish foreign policy and meet influential people in think tank, media, government and academic. Internships at the USAK centers and departments can be full-time or part-time positions depending on the candidate’s interest and the needs of the particular USAK program. Duties differ from center to center but generally involve research, news compiling, administrative support, and event organization. To apply, please send a cover letter, one-page resume, and writing sample to Fatma YILMAZ's attention by fax at 0090 (312) 212 25 84 or by email to
fyelmas@usak.org.tr You may also send by post to address:

USAK Internship program, Suslu Sokak, No: 2, Mebusevleri, Tandogan, Ankara, TURKIYE - TURKEY.

You may apply for internship program any time of year. The USAK is currently recruiting interns for the following programs:
Terrorism and Security Studies;
Turkish Foreign Policy;
Middle Eastern Studies;
Caucasus and Central Asia Researches;
Turkish-American relations;
Turkey-European Union Relations.   
 
Intern duties: administrative support (copying, filing, data entry, letter stuffing, etc.),
researching and writing articles for website,
assisting in the production of events (programs, seminars and conferences, etc.)
educational presentations
attending the courses etc. 


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