International Strategic Research Organization
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The International Strategic Research Organization (ISRO) ( (USAK)) is a Turkish think tank
, directed by Sedat Laciner
.
ISRO believes that the study of international relations
"suffers from limited Western-centric understanding and needs different approaches". It describes itself as liberal-nationalist.
and security issues.
, was in charge in 2004-2010. In June 2010 the retired ambassador and former Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs (1991-1995) Özdem Sanberk became president. Between 2004 and 2008, the former Minister of State, Deputy Chairman of Democratic Left Party
Tayyibe Gulek was Honorary President.
(JTW) and the Ankara Post, both available online. It further publishes Turkish, English and German language books, periodicals and onlines.
ISRO is the publisher of two academic journals: Review of International Law and Politics
(RILP) and Journal of Central Asian and Caucasian Studies (JCACA).
USAK Kuzey Irak Raporu (USAK Northern Iraq Report), (Ankara: Temmuz 2007). In Turkish.
Briefing Papers
Surveys
(RILP) and Journal of Central Asian and Caucasian Studies – both of which are edited at USAK and published by USAK Publications.
. 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 ISRO, the centre staff regularly contribute to the ISRO 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.
Turkish think tanks
Turkish think tanks are relatively new. Many of them are sister organizations of a political party or a company. University think tanks are not typical....
, directed by Sedat Laciner
Sedat Laçiner
Sedat Laçiner , academic, columnist and author, is a Turkish academic specialist on the Middle East and International Relations, with particular reference to Turkish foreign policy. Prof. Dr...
.
ISRO believes that the study of international relations
International relations
International relations is the study of relationships between countries, including the roles of states, inter-governmental organizations , international nongovernmental organizations , non-governmental organizations and multinational corporations...
"suffers from limited Western-centric understanding and needs different approaches". It describes itself as liberal-nationalist.
Activities
The activities of the ISRO include research, publications, seminars and conferences, as well as policy recommendations. They also conduct surveys on foreign policyForeign policy
A country's foreign policy, also called the foreign relations policy, consists of self-interest strategies chosen by the state to safeguard its national interests and to achieve its goals within international relations milieu. The approaches are strategically employed to interact with other countries...
and security issues.
Core research areas
- Area Studies (Middle East, Central Asia, Caucasus, Balkans, Asia-Pacific 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)
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
Structure
Between 2004 and 2008, Dr. Yusuf Ziya Özcan was Chairman of the Board of Experts. The founding president of the Institution, Dr. Sedat LacinerSedat Laçiner
Sedat Laçiner , academic, columnist and author, is a Turkish academic specialist on the Middle East and International Relations, with particular reference to Turkish foreign policy. Prof. Dr...
, was in charge in 2004-2010. In June 2010 the retired ambassador and former Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs (1991-1995) Özdem Sanberk became president. Between 2004 and 2008, the former Minister of State, Deputy Chairman of Democratic Left Party
Democratic Left Party (Turkey)
The Democratic Left Party is a Turkish political party founded on November 14, 1985, by Rahşan Ecevit.-1985-1999:The DSP, a social democratic oriented party, was registered on November 14, 1985 by Rahşan Ecevit, wife of Bülent Ecevit, as he was banned from political life after the 1980 coup...
Tayyibe Gulek was Honorary President.
Publications
English-language publications of the ISRO include the Journal of Turkish WeeklyJournal of Turkish Weekly
Journal of Turkish Weekly is a Web site run by the International Strategic Research Organization, targeted towards policymakers. The journal provides Turkish approach on global and regional issues. Established in 2004. It is owned by the USAK Derneği, which publishes other printed and online...
(JTW) and the Ankara Post, both available online. It further publishes Turkish, English and German language books, periodicals and onlines.
ISRO is the publisher of two academic journals: Review of International Law and Politics
Review of International Law and Politics
Review of International Law and Politics is a peer reviewed multidisciplinary law journal established in 2004. It is published four times per year. Its publisher is the International Strategic Research Organization.RILP publishes scholarly articles and book reviews in English, German and Turkish...
(RILP) and Journal of Central Asian and Caucasian Studies (JCACA).
Online
USAK's online publications include the Journal of Turkish Weekly (JTW), Turkish Daily Mail, USAKPEDIA and USAK Gundem (in Turkish), all available online and free full-text.Books
- Haluk Akın, Azerbaycan Paradoksu, Azerbaycan'ın İç ve Dış Politikası, (Ankara: 2010). In Turkish. 256 pages.
- Habibe Ozdal, Osman Bahadir Dincer, Mehmet Yegin (eds.), Turkish Foreign Policy in Interviews, In Turkish. 388 pages.
- Selcuk Colakoglu, Uluslararasi İliskilerde Kuzeydogu Asya (Northeastern Asia in International Relations). In Turkish. 443 pages.
- Ihsan Bal and Suleyman ozeren, Uzakdogudan Yeni Kitaya Teorle Mucadele (Counter Terrorism From Far East to America). In Turkish. 408 pages.
- Sedat Laciner, Hacali Necefoğlu and Hasan Selim Ozertem (eds.), Turk Dis Politikasi (Turkish Foreighn Policy). In Turkish. 334 pages.
- Numan Hazar, Uluslararası Politika ve Uygarliklar (International Politics and Civilazations). In Turkish. 264 pages.
- 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 Düşmanlığı, (Ankara: November 2008). In Turkish.
- Halil Ibrahim Bahar, Sosyoloji (Ankara: October 2008) Second and 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 Ilişkiler 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 Birliği Komisyonu, (Ankara: April 2007). In Turkish. 616 pages.
- Mehmet Özcan, Avrupa Birliği 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.
- USAK Yearbook of International Politics and Law, Vol. 3, 2010. 566 pages.
Recent Reports / Papers
- Iran Elections 2009.
- From Crisis to Recovery: Quo Vadis Turkish Economy?(Ankara: February 2008). In English.
- Gürcistan Krizi Değerlendirme Raporu (USAK Georgia Crisis Report)(Ankara: August 2008). In Turkish.
- Kıbrıs Sorununa Alternatif Yaklaşımlar: Çok - Bileşenli Adım Modeli, (Ankara: April 2008). In Turkish.
USAK Kuzey Irak Raporu (USAK Northern Iraq Report), (Ankara: Temmuz 2007). In Turkish.
Briefing Papers
Surveys
Journals
The USAK owns and hosts the editorial offices of two international peer-reviewed journals – Review of International Law and PoliticsReview of International Law and Politics
Review of International Law and Politics is a peer reviewed multidisciplinary law journal established in 2004. It is published four times per year. Its publisher is the International Strategic Research Organization.RILP publishes scholarly articles and book reviews in English, German and Turkish...
(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
USAK.org
- 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
USAK.org
Center for Middle East and Africa Studies
Center for Middle East and Africa Studies (CMEAS - ODAM) is located in AnkaraAnkara
Ankara is the capital of Turkey and the country's second largest city after Istanbul. The city has a mean elevation of , and as of 2010 the metropolitan area in the entire Ankara Province had a population of 4.4 million....
. The aim of the centre is to provide information, advice and a forum on Middle East
Middle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far 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 ISRO, the centre staff regularly contribute to the ISRO 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.