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			The '''International Strategic Research Organization''' ('''USAK''', acronym from its Turkish name ''Uluslararası Stratejik Araştırma Kurumu'') is an independent ] established in 2004. It pursues interdisciplinary studies on national and international political, ] and ] issues.
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			Its core research areas are: ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ].

			Its central office is in Ankara, Mebusevleri. USAK currently has 30 regular experts/researchers and 8 technical employees. Moreover, the organization works with more than one hundred academicians, experts and researchers throughout Turkey and worldwide. Volunteers and part-time employees also contribute to the work of USAK.
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	The '''International Strategic Research Organization''' (ISRO) ({{lang-tr\|Uluslararası Stratejik Arastirmalar Kurumu}} (USAK)) is a ] that is directed by ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.usak.org.tr/EN/Genel/BelgeGoster.aspx?17A16AE30572D313AAF6AA849816B2EF85ACA374B1116107
	\|accessdate=2008-07-27
	\|title=Sedat LACINER
	\|publisher=Uluslararası Stratejik Araştırmalar Kurumu
	}} {{Dead link\|date=October 2010\|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>

			It also offers internship and training programs. Until now{{when\|date=July 2018}}, more than a thousand people from Turkey and abroad have participated in these programs.
	ISRO believes that the study of ] "suffers from limited Western-centric understanding and needs different approaches".<ref name=mission>{{cite web\|url=http://www.usak.org.tr/EN/Genel/hakkimizda.aspx?17A16AE30572D313AAF6AA849816B2EF6CAF90E661671C04
	\|accessdate=2008-07-27
	\|title=Mission
	\|publisher=Uluslararası Stratejik Araştırmalar Kurumu
	}} {{Dead link\|date=October 2010\|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> It describes itself as liberal-nationalist.

	==Structure==		==Structure==

			] ]'s first and only think-tank purposed building, ], 2010]]
	USAK has four main components; the Academic Council, Administrative Council, Supervisory Council and the group of Honorary Members.

			USAK has four main components; the Academic Council, Administrative Council, Supervisory Council and the group of Honorary Members.
	Prof. Dr ] headed the Academic Council between 2004 and 2008. Prof. Dr. ], who is the founding president of USAK, led the organization between 2004 and 2010 and ], the former Minister of State and Deputy Chairman of Democratic Left Party, was the Honorary President between 2004 and 2008. In June 2010, ], former Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and retired Ambassador, became President of USAK and Prof. Dr ] became Head of the Academic Council. Prof. Dr. Kamer Kasım, Prof. Dr. Selçuk Çolakoğlu and Mehmet Tiraş are the current Vice-Presidents of the organization.

			Prof. Dr ] headed the Academic Council between 2004 and 2008. Prof. Dr. ], who is the founding president of USAK, led the organization between 2004 and 2010 and ], the former minister of state and deputy chairman of Democratic Left Party, was the honorary president between 2004 and 2008. In June 2010, ], former undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and retired ambassador, became president of USAK and Prof. Dr ] became head of the Academic Council. Prof. Dr. Kamer Kasım, Prof. Dr. Selçuk Çolakoğlu and Mehmet Tiraş are the current vice-presidents of the organization.
	==Research Centers==

			==Research centers==

	] ] gives lecture at the USAK House on Turkish Foreign and Defence Policy, 3 February 2010]]		] ] gives lecture at the USAK House on Turkish Foreign and Defence Policy, 3 February 2010]]
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	*USAK Center for Social Sciences		*USAK Center for Social Sciences

	== Activities ==		==Activities==

			] gives the first lecture at the USAK, 4 November 2009]]

	*Book Publications		*Book Publications
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	*Seminars, Conferences and Workshops		*Seminars, Conferences and Workshops
	*Internship and Training Programs		*Internship and Training Programs

	== Publications ==

	] ]'s first and only ] purposed building, ], 2010]]

	'''Reports and Policy Briefs'''

	] prepares its reports and policy briefs with the aim of analyzing the world affairs on the world agenda in an academic discipline. The aim of those publications, which are supported with the field researches, is primarily to convey accurate information to decision makers and those concerned. USAK has published 43 report and 28 policy briefs both in English and Turkish.

	'''Books'''

	Main subjects of USAK’s books are ], internal and external security and ]. Besides its major staffs, with the contribution of other writers, the number of books published by USAK has reached to 63.

	'''Analist Magazine'''

	] is a monthly magazine that was launched in March 2011. Analist provides in-depth analysis of regional & global issues and Turkey’s approach thereto within the framework of a different theme each month. Its mission is to fill the gap between foreign policy, politics and strategy formation with its expertise, concrete figures and analytical perspective. In that sense, it is one of the most renowned political magazines in Turkey. Analist has a wide cadre of authors that brings together academics, professionals, bureaucrats and politicians on the same platform. It reaches a widespread audience with five thousand copies published each month.

	'''The Journal of Central Asian and Caucasian Studies (OAKA)'''

	] (]) is a peer-reviewed scientific Journal. It is published twice a year (in the winter and summer). In OAKA, academic articles and book reviews are published both in English and Turkish. The journal focuses on legal, political, sociological, cultural, social, religious, anthropological and economic studies regarding Central Asia, the Caucasus and neighboring states’ (Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, China, Mongolia, Russia) and relevant regions’ (Black Sea, South Asia, Middle East, Far East) relations with Central Asia and the Caucasus.

	'''The Review of International Law and Politics (UHP)'''

	] (]) is a peer-reviewed journal that is published four times a year (in the winter, spring, summer and autumn). The journal publishes scholarly articles and book reviews in English and Turkish. Although the journal is an independent publication in terms of scientific research, it mainly focuses on international relations, international law and political history. Moreover, the journal accepts papers from scholars all over the world on area studies (Balkans, Caucasus, Europe, Central Asia, etc.), international security, international relations, sociology and anthropology.

	'''USAK Yearbook'''

	] ] is an annual, peer-reviewed, English language scholarly journal. The publication consists of USAK experts and researchers’ most exclusive articles and reviews on that year. Original works written by other academicians and researchers in their respective fields are also included in the yearbook. Therefore, it handles a broad range of issues that were visible in the year prior to its publication, ranging from politics to economy and international law to security.

	'''USAK’s Official Web-Site''' -]

	This is USAK’s official web-site.

	'''Journal of Turkish Weekly''' - ]

	] (]) is a respected Turkish news source that reports on international politics in the English language. It was established in 2004. Apart from the reports and comments of its staff, JTW also republishes articles from respected international news sources including Anadolu Agency, Hurriyet Daily News, RFERL, VOA News, Voice of Russia, IWPR, Jerusalem Post, Mehr News, Balkan Insight, Independent Balkan News Agency, SETimes, Xinhua, voxEU.org, Project-Syndicate, REGNUM, Eurasian Home, Uzreport, Sofia News Agency and others.

	==Publications==		==Publications==

			===Reports and policy briefs===
	English-language publications of the ISRO include the '']'' (JTW) and the ''Ankara Post'', both available online. It further publishes Turkish, English and German language books, periodicals and onlines.

			USAK prepares its reports and policy briefs with the aim of analyzing world affairs in the academic discipline.<ref>{{cite web\|last=Arin\|first= Kubilay Yado \|title=Turkish Think Tanks, the AKP's Policy Network from Neo-Gramscian and Neo-Ottoman Angles\|publisher= Portland State University, Center for Turkish Studies, Occasional Paper Series\|date= June 2015\|url=https://www.academia.edu/13111339/Turkish_Think_Tanks_the_AKP_s_Policy_Network_from_Neo-Gramscian_and_Neo-Ottoman_Angles}}</ref> The aim of these publications, which are supported by field research, is primarily to convey accurate information to decision-makers and other relevant readers. USAK has published 43 reports and 28 policy briefs both in English and Turkish.
	ISRO is the publisher of two academic journals: '']'' (RILP) and '']'' (JCACA).

	===~~Online~~===		===Books===

			USAK's books primarily deal with international politics, internal & external security and sociology, and are written by its core staff with the contribution of other writers. The number of books published by USAK has reached 63.
	USAK's online publications include the , , and (in Turkish), all available online and free full-text.

	===~~Books~~===		===''Analist'' Magazine===

			''Analist'' is a monthly magazine that was launched in March 2011. ''Analist'' provides in-depth analysis of regional & global issues and Turkey's approach thereto within the framework of a different theme each month. Its mission is to fill the gap between foreign policy, politics and strategy formation with its expertise, concrete figures and analytical perspective. In that sense, it is one of the most renowned political magazines in Turkey. ''Analist'' has a wide cadre of authors that brings together academics, professionals, bureaucrats and politicians on the same platform. It reaches a widespread audience with five thousand copies published each month.
	* Haluk Akın, Azerbaycan Paradoksu, Azerbaycan'ın İç ve Dış Politikası, (Ankara: 2010). In Turkish. 256 pages.
	* Habibe Ozdal, Osman Bahadir Dincer, Mehmet Yegin (eds.), ''Turkish Foreign Policy in Interviews'', In Turkish. 388 pages.
	* Selcuk Colakoglu, ''Uluslararasi İliskilerde Kuzeydogu Asya'' (Northeastern Asia in International Relations). In Turkish. 443 pages.
	* Ihsan Bal and Suleyman ozeren, Uzakdogudan Yeni Kitaya Teorle Mucadele (Counter Terrorism From Far East to America). In Turkish. 408 pages.
	* Sedat Laciner, Hacali Necefoğlu and Hasan Selim Ozertem (eds.), ''Turk Dis Politikasi'' (Turkish Foreign Policy). In Turkish. 334 pages.
	* Numan Hazar, ''Uluslararası Politika ve Uygarliklar'' (International Politics and Civilazations). In Turkish. 264 pages.
	* Arzu Celalifer Ekinci, ''İran Nükleer Krizi'' (Iran Nuclear Crisis), (January 2009). In Turkish. 490 pages. ISBN 978-605-4030-08-8.
	* Sedat Laçiner, ''Diaspora, Ermeni Sorunu ve Türk Dış Politikası'', (November 2008). In Turkish. 654 pages. ISBN 978-605-4030-07-1.
	* Fatma Yılmaz, ''Avrupa'da Irkçılık ve Yabancı Düşmanlığı'', (Ankara: November 2008). In Turkish.
	* Halil Ibrahim Bahar, ''Sosyoloji'' (Ankara: October 2008) Second and Updated Edition. In Turkish.
	* Naim Kapucu and Hamit Palabıyık, ''Turkish Public Administration, From Tradition to the Modern Age'', (Ankara: August 2008). In English. 300 pages.
	* Sedat Laçiner, Mehmet Özcan and Ihsan Bal, ''European Union with Turkey'', (Ankara: 2005). In English.
	* M. Turgut Demirtepe (ed.), ''Orta Asya ve Kafkasya Güç Politikası'', (Ankara: 2008). In Turkish. 322 pages.
	* Ihsan Bal (ed.), ''Terörizm, Terör, Terörizm ve Küresel Terörle Mücadelede Ulusal ve Bölgesel Deneyimler''(Ankara: 2005). In Turkish
	* Ihsan Bal, ''Alacakaranlıkta Terörle Mücadele ve Komple Teorileri'', (Ankara: 2006). In Turkish. 290 pages.
	* Sedat Laçiner, ''Türkler ve Ermeniler, Bir Uluslararası Ilişkiler Çalışması'', (Ankara: 2006). In Turkish.
	* Halil Ibrahim Bahar, Sosyoloji, (Ankara: November 2005). In Turkish. 304 pages.
	* Ibrahim Kaya, ''Terörle Mücadele ve Uluslararası Hukuk'', (Ankara: 2005). In Turkish. 270 pages.
	* Necati Alkan, ''Söz Bitmeden, Terörle Mücadelede Önleme Stratejileri'', (Ankara: 2007). In Turkish. 220 pages.
	* Ercüment Tezcan, ''Avrupa Birliği Komisyonu'', (Ankara: April 2007). In Turkish. 616 pages.
	* Mehmet Özcan, ''Avrupa Birliği Sığınma Hukuku'', Ortak Bir Sığınma Hukukunun Ortaya Çıkışı, (Ankara: 2005). In Turkish. 248 pages.

			===''The Journal of Central Asian and Caucasian Studies''===
	===Yearbook===
	] gives the first lecture at the USAK, 4 November 2009]]

			''The Journal of Central Asian and Caucasian Studies'' (''OAKA'') is a peer-reviewed scientific Journal. It is published twice a year (in the winter and summer). In ''OAKA'', academic articles and book reviews are published both in English and Turkish. The journal focuses on legal, political, sociological, cultural, social, religious, anthropological and economic studies regarding Central Asia, the Caucasus and neighboring states' (Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, China, Mongolia, Russia) and relevant regions' (Black Sea, South Asia, Middle East, Far East) relations with Central Asia and the Caucasus.
	* USAK Yearbook of International Politics and Law, Vol.1, 2008. 540 pages.
	* USAK Yearbook of International Politics and Law, Vol. 2, 2009. 484 pages.
	* USAK Yearbook of International Politics and Law, Vol. 3, 2010. 566 pages.

			===The ''Review of International Law and Politics''===
	===Recent Reports / Papers===

			The '']'' (''UHP'') is a peer-reviewed journal that is published four times a year (in the winter, spring, summer and autumn). The journal publishes scholarly articles and book reviews in English and Turkish. Although the journal is an independent publication in terms of scientific research, it mainly focuses on international relations, international law and political history. Moreover, the journal accepts papers from scholars all over the world on area studies (Balkans, Caucasus, Europe, Central Asia, etc.), international security, international relations, sociology and anthropology.
	* Iran Elections 2009.
	* From Crisis to Recovery: Quo Vadis Turkish Economy?(Ankara: February 2008). In English.
	* Gürcistan Krizi Değerlendirme Raporu (USAK Georgia Crisis Report)(Ankara: August 2008). In Turkish.
	* Kıbrıs Sorununa Alternatif Yaklaşımlar: Çok - Bileşenli Adım Modeli, (Ankara: April 2008). In Turkish.
	USAK Kuzey Irak Raporu (USAK Northern Iraq Report), (Ankara: Temmuz 2007). In Turkish.

			===''USAK Yearbook''===
	''Briefing Papers

			The '']'' is an annual, peer-reviewed, English language scholarly journal. The publication consists of USAK experts and researchers' most exclusive articles and reviews written during that year. Original works written by other academicians and researchers in their respective fields are also included in the yearbook. Therefore, it handles a broad range of issues that were visible in the year prior to its publication, ranging from politics to economy and international law to security.
	Surveys''

			===''Journal of Turkish Weekly''===
	===Journals===

			''Journal of Turkish Weekly'' (''JTW'') is a respected Turkish news source that reports on international politics in the English language. It was established in 2004. Apart from the reports and comments of its staff, JTW also republishes articles from respected international news sources including Anadolu Agency, Hurriyet Daily News, RFERL, VOA News, Voice of Russia, IWPR, Jerusalem Post, Mehr News, Balkan Insight, Independent Balkan News Agency, SETimes, Xinhua, voxEU.org, Project-Syndicate, REGNUM, Eurasian Home, Uzreport, Sofia News Agency and others.
	The USAK owns and hosts the editorial offices of two international peer-reviewed journals – ] (]) and ] – both of which are edited at USAK and published by USAK Publications.

			==International partners==
	* Journal of Central Asian & Caucasian Studies / Orta Asya ve Kafkasya Araştırmaları. Two issues a year. Scholarly articles in Turkish and English. The full text of the old issues can be reached at <code>USAK.org</code><ref>, address for free (as PdF files)</ref>

			USAK often undertakes activities with its international partners, including common field research, conferences and seminars and joint publications.
	* Review of International Law and Politics / Uluslararası Hukuk ve Politika. Four issues a year. Scholarly articles in English, Turkish and German. The full text of the old issues can be reached at <code>USAK.org</code><ref>, address free (as PdF files)</ref>

			*Brookings Institution
	==Center for Middle East and Africa Studies==
			*Council on Foreign Relations (])
	''Center for Middle East and Africa Studies'' (CMEAS - ODAM) is located in ]. The aim of the centre is to provide information, advice and a forum on ]. The CMES (ODAM) is regularly consulted by journalists, officials, politicians, diplomats, and other ] (NGOs) on the Middle Eastern security and politics.
			*The Washington Institute for Near Eastern Policies (])
			*Center for Strategic and International Studies (])
			*Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies (])
			*Atlantic Council
			*Think-tanks from the Middle East, Central Asia and Southeast Asia

			==USAK House==
	Founded by ISRO, the centre staff regularly contribute to the ISRO publications and organize meetings on the Middle Eastern studies.

			USAK's main building, "USAK House", is Turkey's first ever think-tank building. The 7-story building was opened by President ] on November 4, 2009. The architect of the building is Soner Gükdemir.
	The CMES (ODAM) arranges programs of lectures, seminars, conferences and other discussions, and sponsors research and publications.

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The International Strategic Research Organization (USAK, acronym from its Turkish name Uluslararası Stratejik Araştırma Kurumu) is an independent think-tank established in 2004. It pursues interdisciplinary studies on national and international political, economic and security issues.

Its core research areas are: international security, terrorism, international relations, Middle East, Africa, Central Asia, Caucasus, European Union, Balkans, Asia-Pacific, Americas, international law and energy.

Its central office is in Ankara, Mebusevleri. USAK currently has 30 regular experts/researchers and 8 technical employees. Moreover, the organization works with more than one hundred academicians, experts and researchers throughout Turkey and worldwide. Volunteers and part-time employees also contribute to the work of USAK.

It also offers internship and training programs. Until now, more than a thousand people from Turkey and abroad have participated in these programs.

Structure

USAK has four main components; the Academic Council, Administrative Council, Supervisory Council and the group of Honorary Members.

Prof. Dr Yusuf Ziya Özcan headed the Academic Council between 2004 and 2008. Prof. Dr. Sedat Laçiner, who is the founding president of USAK, led the organization between 2004 and 2010 and Tayyibe Gülek, the former minister of state and deputy chairman of Democratic Left Party, was the honorary president between 2004 and 2008. In June 2010, Özdem Sanberk, former undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and retired ambassador, became president of USAK and Prof. Dr İhsan Bal became head of the Academic Council. Prof. Dr. Kamer Kasım, Prof. Dr. Selçuk Çolakoğlu and Mehmet Tiraş are the current vice-presidents of the organization.

Research centers

USAK Center for European Union Studies
USAK Center for Security Studies
USAK Center for Middle East and African Studies
USAK Center for American Studies
USAK Center for Eurasian Studies
USAK Center for Asia-Pacific Studies
USAK Center for Energy Security Studies
USAK Center for Social Sciences

Activities

Book Publications
Internet Publications
Report and Policy Briefs
Projects
Consulting Services
Media Services
Seminars, Conferences and Workshops
Internship and Training Programs

Publications

Reports and policy briefs

USAK prepares its reports and policy briefs with the aim of analyzing world affairs in the academic discipline. The aim of these publications, which are supported by field research, is primarily to convey accurate information to decision-makers and other relevant readers. USAK has published 43 reports and 28 policy briefs both in English and Turkish.

Books

USAK's books primarily deal with international politics, internal & external security and sociology, and are written by its core staff with the contribution of other writers. The number of books published by USAK has reached 63.

Analist Magazine

Analist is a monthly magazine that was launched in March 2011. Analist provides in-depth analysis of regional & global issues and Turkey's approach thereto within the framework of a different theme each month. Its mission is to fill the gap between foreign policy, politics and strategy formation with its expertise, concrete figures and analytical perspective. In that sense, it is one of the most renowned political magazines in Turkey. Analist has a wide cadre of authors that brings together academics, professionals, bureaucrats and politicians on the same platform. It reaches a widespread audience with five thousand copies published each month.

The Journal of Central Asian and Caucasian Studies

The Journal of Central Asian and Caucasian Studies (OAKA) is a peer-reviewed scientific Journal. It is published twice a year (in the winter and summer). In OAKA, academic articles and book reviews are published both in English and Turkish. The journal focuses on legal, political, sociological, cultural, social, religious, anthropological and economic studies regarding Central Asia, the Caucasus and neighboring states' (Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, China, Mongolia, Russia) and relevant regions' (Black Sea, South Asia, Middle East, Far East) relations with Central Asia and the Caucasus.

The Review of International Law and Politics

The Review of International Law and Politics (UHP) is a peer-reviewed journal that is published four times a year (in the winter, spring, summer and autumn). The journal publishes scholarly articles and book reviews in English and Turkish. Although the journal is an independent publication in terms of scientific research, it mainly focuses on international relations, international law and political history. Moreover, the journal accepts papers from scholars all over the world on area studies (Balkans, Caucasus, Europe, Central Asia, etc.), international security, international relations, sociology and anthropology.

USAK Yearbook

The USAK Yearbook of Politics and International Relations is an annual, peer-reviewed, English language scholarly journal. The publication consists of USAK experts and researchers' most exclusive articles and reviews written during that year. Original works written by other academicians and researchers in their respective fields are also included in the yearbook. Therefore, it handles a broad range of issues that were visible in the year prior to its publication, ranging from politics to economy and international law to security.

Journal of Turkish Weekly

Journal of Turkish Weekly (JTW) is a respected Turkish news source that reports on international politics in the English language. It was established in 2004. Apart from the reports and comments of its staff, JTW also republishes articles from respected international news sources including Anadolu Agency, Hurriyet Daily News, RFERL, VOA News, Voice of Russia, IWPR, Jerusalem Post, Mehr News, Balkan Insight, Independent Balkan News Agency, SETimes, Xinhua, voxEU.org, Project-Syndicate, REGNUM, Eurasian Home, Uzreport, Sofia News Agency and others.

International partners

USAK often undertakes activities with its international partners, including common field research, conferences and seminars and joint publications.

Brookings Institution
Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
The Washington Institute for Near Eastern Policies (WINEP)
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies (NESA)
Atlantic Council
Think-tanks from the Middle East, Central Asia and Southeast Asia

USAK House

USAK's main building, "USAK House", is Turkey's first ever think-tank building. The 7-story building was opened by President Abdullah Gül on November 4, 2009. The architect of the building is Soner Gükdemir.

References

Arin, Kubilay Yado (June 2015). "Turkish Think Tanks, the AKP's Policy Network from Neo-Gramscian and Neo-Ottoman Angles". Portland State University, Center for Turkish Studies, Occasional Paper Series.

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