Call for Papers
Conference title and date
“TURKISH FOREIGN POLICY IN THE 100TH YEAR OF THE REPUBLIC: HISTORY, THEORIES, ACTORS, ISSUES” Conference will be held by the Department of International Relations at Altınbaş University on May 4-5, 2023, in a hybrid format (in-person and online).
The objectives of the conference
The development process of Turkish foreign policy since the founding of the Republic of Türkiye has long been the focus of studies in this field. It can be said that today's discussions on the fundamental principles and parameters of Turkish foreign policy are built upon this historical reading. However, new topics, approaches, and methods that have emerged in the field of international relations have also led to a similar development process in the literature on Turkish foreign policy. Discussions that began with history and principles have expanded over time to encompass elements of continuity/change, threats/opportunities dilemmas, competing/conflicting visions, and old/new conceptualizations, but have not been limited to these topics. The individuals and institutions involved in the policy-making process, the political economy of foreign policy, the relationship between Türkiye's foreign policy and the international system, and strategic vision are among the topics that have attracted attention in recent times. However, it is evident that none of these topics have been examined as thoroughly as bilateral relations and regional policies in Türkiye's foreign policy. The expansion and deepening of the field of International Relations is reflected in studies on Turkish foreign policy, and it is observed that these studies are diversifying and increasing day by day.
On the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Türkiye, at a time when Turkish foreign policy is rapidly facing new problem areas alongside global and regional changes, the conference titled “TURKISH FOREIGN POLICY IN THE 100TH YEAR OF THE REPUBLIC: HISTORY, THEORIES, ACTORS, ISSUES” The main objective of the Congress is to discuss and analyze Turkish foreign policy from a theoretical and historical perspective, examining its past, present, and future in a multifaceted manner within the context of institutions, facts, issues, and global developments.
Within the framework of the conference, it is aimed that academics, witnesses of the foreign policy-making process, past and present members of the foreign policy bureaucracy, foreign policy writers, think tank employees, and civil society organization members discuss Turkish Foreign Policy in the 100th year of the Republic of Türkiye from different perspectives.
Congress Themes
The Congress plans to examine “100 Years of Turkish Foreign Policy” within the framework of the following main themes, without being limited to the specified titles:
- The History of Turkish Foreign Policy
- Theory, Concept, and Methodology in Turkish Foreign Policy
- Decision-Making Process in Turkish Foreign Policy
- Strategy and Security in Turkish Foreign Policy
- Economic Policy in Turkish Foreign Policy
- Vision and Initiatives in Turkish Foreign Policy
- Türkiye's Relations with its Neighbors
- Relations with Great Powers in Turkish Foreign Policy
- Turkish Foreign Policy and International Organizations
- Türkiye's Approach to Regional Issues
Conference Outcomes
The selected papers from the conference will be published in two different formats:
a. Publication of a compilation book prepared from the selected articles under the title “100 Years of Turkish Foreign Policy in the 100th Year of the Republic” by an internationally recognized publishing house approved by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK).
b. Online publication of the Conference Proceedings Booklet containing the full and abstract paper texts.
Submitting Abstract Proposals
Abstract proposals submitted to the conference will be accepted in both Turkish and English. All submissions will first be reviewed by the Conference Scientific Committee and then evaluated through a double-blind peer review system. Abstracts should be no more than 300 words, while full papers should be a minimum of 5,000 words and a maximum of 8,000 words. Abstracts should include the main topic of the study, its main arguments, and its theoretical and methodological perspective.
The deadline for submitting abstracts is April 17, 2023. Abstracts received after this date will not be accepted. Accepted abstracts will be notified to participants by email by April 24, 2023.
Full papers to be included in the conference proceedings must be submitted by May 18, 2023. If the full text is not submitted by this date, the presentations will be included in the conference proceedings as abstracts.
Articles to be submitted for the planned international book must be sent by May 29, 2023, in accordance with the writing rules to be specified separately.
Those wishing to submit a paper proposal must fill out the Paper Proposal Form and send it to tdpkongresi@altinbas.edu.tr.
Participation in the Congress
Participation in the Congress is free of charge. Those wishing to participate in the Congress must complete the Congress Registration Form. Click here to complete the Congress Registration Form.