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The current status of Asia - Pacific will be discussed in Istanbul

‘I. International Asia Pacific Studies Symposium’ will be held on October 23 – 24 this year. The symposium aims to increase the interest in Asia-Pacific studies with the theme of Political, Economic and Social Aspects of South Asia.

‘I. International Asia Pacific Studies Symposium’ to be organized by Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) will be conducted on October 23 – 24. The theme of the symposium to be hosted by IGU is determined as ‘Political, Economic and Social Aspects of South Asia’. Many native and international scientists are expected to attend the symposium.

IGU Head of the Department of Political Science and International Relations Prof. Dr. Şenol Durgun, referring to the symposium to be held first time this year, said: “We aim to present solutions to current political, economic and social problems. We would like to establish an academic basis to discuss the dynamics of the region and its potential. We also aim to increase the interest in the Asia-Pacific studies, which is in the development phase in Turkey.”

INTERNATIONAL INTEREST INCREASES FOR SOUTH ASIA

Stating that the world's economic center of gravity has shifted from West to East, Prof. Dr. Durgun said: “In today's world, international interest increases into the South Asian region, which has both demographic and economic potential. Especially the rise of China and India in the region and the relations they have developed with the countries of the region and different geographies in this direction enhance this interest. However, the presence of different ethnic and religious groups together, the existence of democratization and social justice problems, the need to combat different security problems especially terrorism, and the existence of problems inherited from colonialism constitute political, economic and social matters. These matters prevent the region from fully revealing its potential.”

Created Date: :   Thursday, October 10, 2019