From the University Agenda

Istanbul Gelisim University to Host the 9th International Middle East Symposium

Istanbul Gelisim University will host the 9th International Middle East Symposium on October 15-16, 2024. The event has been granted support by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK).

Understanding the political, economic, and social conflicts in the Middle East requires a thorough analysis of the region’s diverse political regimes, economic systems, and cultural dynamics. In line with this, the symposium aims to offer a comprehensive examination of pressing international issues such as occupation, civil war, terrorism, and illegal migration affecting the Middle East today.
The symposium is being organized by Istanbul Gelisim University's Political and Social Sciences Application and Research Center (İGÜSAM), in collaboration with the Al Mokha Center for Strategic Studies, the Middle East, Eurasia, and Asia-Pacific Research Center (ODAP), and UMAM. The event will bring together scholars and expert researchers from various countries to engage in scientific discussions from a wide range of perspectives.
TÜBİTAK Support Secured for the Event
Asst. Prof. Emre Gündoğdu, Project Coordinator for the 9th International Middle East Symposium and a faculty member in Istanbul Gelisim University’s Department of Political Science and International Relations, expressed: “We are pleased to receive support under TÜBİTAK’s ‘2223-B National Scientific Event Organization Support’ program, managed by the Science Fellowships and Grant Programs Department (BİDEB). We expect the symposium to generate valuable scientific insights that will inform both domestic and international policy, as well as contribute to academia and media. We believe the event will shed light on new geopolitical challenges and sovereignty issues in the Middle East and offer critical findings and recommendations.”
The symposium will serve as a prominent platform for advancing our understanding of the Middle East and fostering international collaboration. Participants aim to develop new perspectives and propose solutions to the region’s ongoing challenges.