Turkey Exchange January 2013

1. POLITICSINTHEFIELD.COM

2. POLITICSINTHEFIELD.COM
Who we are?
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Politics in the Field, the most in-depth and comprehensive manner to
learn about the political, social, and economic dynamics of the country
or region experienced by our policy oriented trips.
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The objective of Politics in the Field is to seek out individuals; primarily
undergraduate or graduate students, young professionals and
academics,who are interested in politics and who will utilize the
program to serve as a platform from which they will bring back to their
host country newly ascertained knowledge and transnational
experiences from the various discussions with the
political, economic, and academic leaders of the host country during
the program.

3. POLITICSINTHEFIELD.COM
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Given the fact that the most efficient channel of communication is
through personal dialogue, your participation in our policy trips will
allow you to understand the socio-political and economic structure of
the host country, as well as provide you with the opportunity to become
equipped with knowledge of the most recent ‘hot topics’ in the country
through our daily meetings and conversations with the countries
leaders.
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At Politics in the Field, we aim to promote mutual understanding
between the leaders of the respective host countries and our
participants from all around the world. Through our program, the
participants will be able to expand their network, build new
friendships, and find new opportunities as a result of their time spent in
various countries through political agendas, sets of round table
meetings, social activities such as sightseeing, and academic
discussions.

4. POLITICSINTHEFIELD.COM
What we do?
We live in an ever so changing world, where dynamics of the world change
over night.
The services that is provided by us, keeps individuals up to date about the
region they
have interests in. We develop a comprehensive program where they may be
informed
about a variety of topics concerning the region.
• Exchange Programs
Offering our participants to experience and observe the political system of
hosting
countries’ through dialogue with leaders and discussions with experts
coming from
various of backgrounds.

5. POLITICSINTHEFIELD.COM
• Study Abroad Programs
Serving universities to organize their abroad study programs in hosting
countries.
Reading and learning about a region from a distance, staying static does
not add to
ones knowledge it only limits it. Students that are interested in certain
regions of the
world would be able to have a chance to further their knowledge by
experiencing the
region.
• Custom Trips
Customized trips can be provided to institutions and organizations with
special
interests in specific topics and ventures.

7. TURKEY EXCHANGE, JANUARY 2013
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11 participants from 9 different countires
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8 days in Istanbul & 2 days in Ankara
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16 seminars
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13 field visits
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58 hours of discussion on Turkey and regional politics
TURKEY EXCHANGE, JANUARY
2013
in partnership with

8. COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
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Algeria
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Canada
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Germany
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Greece
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Palestine
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Singapore
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Switzerland
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United Kingdom
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United States of America
TURKEY EXCHANGE, JANUARY
2013
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9. TOPICS
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Turkey and the Syrian crisis
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The future of Turkey-EU and Turkey-US relations
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Turkey’s role in the Middle East Peace process
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Economic reform challenges now and on the horizon
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The AKP in domestic and regional relations
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The Kurdish question; Terrorism and the PKK
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Turkey’s constitution and justice system
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Turkey and Armenia relations
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Non-Muslim Minorities in Turkey
TURKEY EXCHANGE, JANUARY
2013
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10. SEMINARS
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Mustafa Akyol, Star Daily
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Prof. Talip Küçükcan, Foreign Policy Director, SETA
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Cengiz Çandar, Radikal Daily
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Hugh Pope, Turkey/Cyprus Program Director International Crisis Group
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Ceyda Karan, Journalist
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Bülent Keneş, PhD, Chief of Editor Today’s Zaman
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Prof. Fuat Keyman, Director of Istanbul Policy Center, Sabanci
University
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Diba Nigar Göksel, Turkish Policy Quarterly
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İdris Kardaş, General Coordinator Platform for Global Challenges
TURKEY EXCHANGE, JANUARY
2013
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11. SEMINARS
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Prof. Hasan Köni, Istanbul Kültür Univeristy
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Oğuz Demir, İstanbul Trade University, Economists Platform
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Burcu Gültekin Punssman, PhD, Senior Researcher TEPAV
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Faik Tunay, Republican People’s Party MP
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Oktay Vural, PhD, Vice President of Nationalistic Movement Party Group
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Tariq Al Hashimi, Vice President of Iraq
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Nuh Yılmaz, PhD, Marmara University, Star Daily
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Zeynep Başer, Project Coordinator TESEV
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Dr. Asaad Asaad, Chairman of Support Center of Psychological and
Personal Development of Syrian Refugees in Turkey
TURKEY EXCHANGE, JANUARY
2013
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12. VISITS
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Office of Public Diplomacy
Justice and Development Party (AKP) Foreign Affairs Presidency
Prime Ministry, Housing Development Administration (TOKI)
Information Technologies and Communication Agency (BTK)
Turkish Cooperation and Development Agency (TIKA)
Independent Industrialists and Businessmen's Association (MUSIAD)
Hrant Dink Foundation
Neve Şalom Synagouge
Turkish Radio Television (TRT)
Istanbul Metropolitian Municipality
Religious Affairs Presidency
Greek-Orthodox Patriarchy
TURKEY EXCHANGE, JANUARY
2013
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13. PHOTOS FROM SOME OF OUR SEMINARS AND VISITS
TURKEY EXCHANGE, JANUARY
2013
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14. Mustafa Akyol – Author & Journalist / Star Daily
TURKEY EXCHANGE, JANUARY
2013
in partnership with

15. Tariq Al Hashimi - Vice President of Iraq
TURKEY EXCHANGE, JANUARY
2013
in partnership with

16. Burcu Gültekin Punsmann, PhD - TEPAV
TURKEY EXCHANGE, JANUARY
2013
in partnership with

17. Prof. Hasan Köni – Kültür University
TURKEY EXCHANGE, JANUARY
2013
in partnership with

18. Hugh Pope – Turkey Director at International Crisis Group
TURKEY EXCHANGE, JANUARY
2013
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19. Bülent Keneş, PhD – Chief of Editor, Today’s Zaman Daily
TURKEY EXCHANGE, JANUARY
2013
in partnership with

20. Ceyda Karan - Journalist
TURKEY EXCHANGE, JANUARY
2013
in partnership with

21. Cengiz Çandar – Author & Journalist, Hürriyet Daily
TURKEY EXCHANGE, JANUARY
2013
in partnership with

22. Faik Tunay – Member of Parliament, Republican People’s Party (CHP)
TURKEY EXCHANGE, JANUARY
2013
in partnership with

23. Justice and Development Party (AKP)
TURKEY EXCHANGE, JANUARY
2013
in partnership with

24. Prof. Fuat Keyman – Sabancı University / Istanbul Policy Center
TURKEY EXCHANGE, JANUARY
2013
in partnership with

25. Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality
TURKEY EXCHANGE, JANUARY
2013
in partnership with

26. Information Technologies Agency (BTK)
TURKEY EXCHANGE, JANUARY
2013
in partnership with

27. İdris Kardaş - Platform for Global Challenges
TURKEY EXCHANGE, JANUARY
2013
in partnership with

28. Diba Nigar Göksel – Chief of Editor, Turkish Policy Quarterly
TURKEY EXCHANGE, JANUARY
2013
in partnership with

29. Nuh Yılmaz, PhD – Journalist & Academic, Star Daily and Marmara University
TURKEY EXCHANGE, JANUARY
2013
in partnership with

30. Housing and Development Administration of Turkey (TOKİ)
TURKEY EXCHANGE, JANUARY
2013
in partnership with

31. Oktay Vural, PhD – Vice President of Nationalistic Movement Party (MHP) Group
TURKEY EXCHANGE, JANUARY
2013
in partnership with

32. Greek-Orthodox Patriarch H.H. Barthelemeow
TURKEY EXCHANGE, JANUARY
2013
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33. SETA Foundation
TURKEY EXCHANGE, JANUARY
2013
in partnership with

34. Asaad Asaad, PhD – Chairman of Support Center of Psychological and Personal
Development of Syrian Refugees in Turkey
TURKEY EXCHANGE, JANUARY
2013
in partnership with

35. UPCOMING PROGRAMS

36. Turkey Exchange, 3-13 June 2013

37. PLANNED PROGRAMS IN 2013

38. Planned programs in 2013
• Azerbaijan Exchange
( Spring 2013 )
• The Balkans Exchange ( Summer 2013 )
• USA Exchange
( Fall 2013 )

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