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The International Strategic Research Organization (ISRO) (Template:Lang-tr (USAK)) is a Turkish think tank that is directed by Sedat Laciner.
ISRO believes that the study of international relations "suffers from limited Western-centric understanding and needs different approaches". It describes itself as liberal-nationalist.
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 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 international politics, internal and external security and sociology. Besides its major staffs, with the contribution of other writers, the number of books published by USAK has reached to 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 (OAKA)
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)
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
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 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 -usak.org.tr
This is USAK’s official web-site.
Journal of Turkish Weekly - JTW
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.
Publications
English-language publications of the ISRO include the Journal of Turkish Weekly (JTW) and the Ankara Post, both available online. It further publishes Turkish, English and German language books, periodicals and onlines.
ISRO is the publisher of two academic journals: Review of International Law and Politics (RILP) and Journal of Central Asian and Caucasian Studies (JCACA).
Online
USAK's online publications include the Journal of Turkish Weekly (JTW), Turkish Daily Mail, USAKPEDIA and USAK Gundem (in Turkish), all available online and free full-text.
Books
- 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.
Yearbook
- 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.
Recent Reports / Papers
- 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.
Briefing Papers
Surveys
Journals
The USAK owns and hosts the editorial offices of two international peer-reviewed journals – Review of International Law and Politics (RILP) and Journal of Central Asian and Caucasian Studies – both of which are edited at USAK and published by USAK Publications.
- 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
USAK.org
- 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
USAK.org
Center for Middle East and Africa Studies
Center for Middle East and Africa Studies (CMEAS - ODAM) is located in Ankara. The aim of the centre is to provide information, advice and a forum on Middle East. The CMES (ODAM) is regularly consulted by journalists, officials, politicians, diplomats, and other non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on the Middle Eastern security and politics.
Founded by ISRO, the centre staff regularly contribute to the ISRO publications and organize meetings on the Middle Eastern studies.
The CMES (ODAM) arranges programs of lectures, seminars, conferences and other discussions, and sponsors research and publications.
References
- "Sedat LACINER". Uluslararası Stratejik Araştırmalar Kurumu. Retrieved 2008-07-27.
- "Mission". Uluslararası Stratejik Araştırmalar Kurumu. Retrieved 2008-07-27.
- USAK.org.tr, address for free (as PdF files)
- USAK.org, address free (as PdF files)
External links
- Official site
- Turkish Weekly, USAK's English online newspaper
- "International Strategic Research Organization". FPRI Think Tank Directory. FPRI. 2007-01-25. Retrieved 2008-07-27.