Join us in Bodrum to gain valuable insights into Türkiye’s historical foundations, contemporary challenges, and future directions in international affairs.

The Understanding Türkiye: Its History, Foreign Policy, Security, and Economics course will take place from 21–25 May 2025 at the Hapimag Sea Garden Resort in Bodrum, Türkiye. This intensive five-day program offers a deep exploration of Türkiye’s historical, geopolitical, and economic dimensions, tailored for diplomats, international relations professionals, policy analysts, and others interested in Türkiye’s role in global affairs. Participants will engage in expert-led sessions, dynamic discussions, and case studies designed to provide practical insights into Türkiye’s foreign policy, security strategies, economic relations, and energy diplomacy.

The course covers a range of topics, including key milestones in Turkish foreign policy from the Ottoman era to the present, Türkiye’s regional and global engagements, security challenges such as counter-terrorism and military modernization, and economic strategies that position Türkiye as a significant energy hub. Additionally, sessions will delve into the nuances of Turkish political, social, and cultural dynamics to enhance participants’ understanding of the country’s domestic and international contexts.

Led by prominent academics, retired ambassadors, journalists, and specialists in Turkish affairs, the program fosters interactive learning through case studies, group discussions, and policy analyses. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon course completion. The course fee is €850 per person, which includes full-board accommodation at the luxurious Hapimag Sea Garden Resort, ensuring a comfortable and focused environment for learning and networking.

DEADLINE: March 23rd, 2025. To apply, please complete the application form.

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