Türkiye's role as a link between Europe/EU and the Middle East

Türkiye’s geostrategic location alongside its historical and cultural ties with both Europe and the Middle East leads the country to serve as a conduit between the East and the West. Türkiye is situated in both the Middle East and Europe, affecting and being affected by the developments taking place in both regions. Türkiye’s longstanding foreign policy encompasses two significant dimensions: Establishing strong ties with Europe and having peaceful relations with the Middle Eastern nations. Although Türkiye is not an EU member, EU remains Türkiye’s primary trading partner. The unstable conditions in the Middle East including terrorism, political tensions, regional conflict and notably illegal immigration has prompted the EU to collaborate with Türkiye closely in the recent years. This seminar aims at analyzing Türkiye’s role as a bridge between Europe and the Middle East.

GUEST SPEAKER:

Aknur Muge, Ph.D.

Professor of Political Science

Department of Political Science and International Relations

Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir, Turkey

Moderator:

Markus Thiel, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Politics & International Relations

Director, Miami-Florida Jean Monnet Center of Excellence

Sponsored by the Miami-Florida Jean Monnet Center of Excellence

Co-sponsors:

- The Department of Politics & International Relations

- The European & Eurasian Studies Program

- The Mohsin and Fauzia Jaffer Center of Muslim World Studies

- The Ruth K. & Shepard Broad Distinguished Lecture Series

- The Dorothea Green Lecture Series

Host or Publisher Miami-Florida Jean Monnet European Union Center of Excellence