A NEW AVİM PUBLICATION: “IMPERIALISM AND GENOCIDE IN AFRICA” BY RET. AMBASSADOR NUMAN HAZAR

The long essay of the Retired Ambassador Numan Hazar titled “Imperialism and Genocide in Africa” discusses the colonial atrocities in Africa perpetrated by the European countries who have not yet come to terms with their imperial barbaric acts and their consequences in a booklet format with translations into Turkish, English, French, and German. 

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION AT AVİM WITH AMBASSADOR TERHI HAKALA, THE EU SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR CENTRAL ASIA

The roundtable discussion served to a more comprehensive and in-depth exchange of EU and Turkish views on matters centered around Central Asia. The meeting availed better understanding of the concerns, interpretations, policies and strategies of the EU and Türkiye vis-à-vis Central Asia.

NEW PUBLICATION: PROCEEDINGS OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE “EU-TÜRKİYE COOPERATION IN CENTRAL ASIA: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR CLOSER COOPERATION IN THE REGION”

This report contains the summary of the opening remarks, keynote speeches, and the presentations delivered during the conference, as well as an overview of the commonly underlined points regarding EU-Türkiye Cooperation in Central Asia.

THE TURKISH NATION RESPECTFULLY COMMEMORATES ATATÜRK ON THE 84TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS PASSING AWAY

The staff of the Center for Eurasian Studies (AVİM), along with the entire Turkish Nation, respectfully commemorates the beloved memory of Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk on the 84th anniversary of his passing away.

29 OCTOBER REPUBLIC DAY

As AVİM, we remember once again our martyrs and veterans, Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and his fellow fighters, with respect and deepest gratitude, and would like to wish you a happy 29 October Republic Day.

CONFERENCE TITLED “NEW ROLE OF TURKEY IN A CHANGING EASTERN EUROPE: A POLISH PERSPECTIVE” WAS HELD

The conference titled “New Role of Turkey in A Changing Eastern Europe: A Polish Perspective” with Dr. Jakub Korejba as the speaker was held on 13 October 2022.

AVRASYA DÜNYASI / EURASIAN WORLD 11th ISSUE PUBLISHED

Avrasya Dünyası / Eurasian World's 11th issue published.

THE 23RD ISSUE OF THE JOURNAL "INTERNATIONAL CRIMES AND HISTORY (UST / ICH)" HAS BEEN PUBLISHED

The 23rd issue of the journal "International Crimes and History  (UST / ICH)" has been published.

CONFERENCE TITLED “NEW ROLE OF TURKEY IN A CHANGING EASTERN EUROPE: A POLISH PERSPECTIVE”

We are pleased to invite you to the conference titled “New Role of Turkey in A Changing Eastern Europe: A Polish Perspective” that will be held on 13 October 2022 between 14:00-15:30.

ATAA: URGE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR NEWSOM TO VETO AB 1801

Dear Turkish American Community and Friends of Turkey: On August 24, California Senate passed ASSEMBLY BILL No. 1801 (AB 1801), introduced by California Assembly member Adrin Nazarian. This bill would add April 24, known as “Genocide Remembrance Day,” to the list of state holidays and would authorize community colleges and public schools to close on April 24, known as “Genocide Remembrance Day,” as specified. Under California law, Governor Newsom has the ability to veto AB 1801.

YTB, ESTABLISHED FIGHT AGAINST HATE CRIMES AND ANTI-DISCRIMINATION PORTAL

In the name of supporting the struggle against hate crimes and discrimination targetting Turkish people abroad, the Presidency For Turks Abroad And Related Communities (YTB) created a website titled "Fight Against Hate Crimes and Anti-Discrimination Portal". 

THE BOOK TITLED “CLASSIFYING GENOCIDE IN INTERNATIONAL LAW: THE SUBSTANTIALITY REQUIREMENT” BY DR. ONUR URAZ PUBLISHED

The book titled “Classifying Genocide in International Law: The Substantiality Requirement” by AVİM Scholar in Residence and Teaching Assistant Dr. Onur Uraz (Department of International Law, Faculty of Law at Hacettepe University) has been published by Routledge.

AVİM CELEBRATES 30 AUGUST VICTORY DAY

Türkiye celebrates the victory of 100 years ago under the leadership of Commander-in-Chief Mustafa Kemal Atatürk that concluded the Turkish War of Liberation.

STATEMENT CONCERNING THE DELETION OF AN AVİM COMMENTARY CRITIQUING A SWJ ARTICLE

On 15 June 2022, AVİM had published a commentary on an article by Michael Panfil Jr. titled “Remembering The Late Ottoman Genocides”. The said article was published on 20 May 2022 by the Small Wars Journal (SWJ), a journal focusing on war studies.

THE 45TH ISSUE OF THE REVIEW OF ARMENIAN STUDIES JOURNAL HAS BEEN PUBLISHED

The newly published 45th issue of the Review of Armenian Studies journal contains 5 articles.

A REPLY TO THE ATTEMPTS TO INSERT UNFOUNDED GENOCIDE CLAIMS INTO THE EDUCATION SYSTEM OF QUEBEC/CANADA

We have learned about a regrettable development concerning a project titled “Studying Genocide – Educational Guide” geared towards the education system of the Quebec province of Canada. Headed by Professors Sivane Hirsch and Sabrina Moisan and funded by the Quebec Ministry of Education...

CONFERENCE TITLED “THE TURKS AND EUROPE” WAS HELD

The 6th of the 2022 Ömer Engin Lütem Conferences with Dr. Maxime Gauin as the speaker was held on 28 June 2022.

WEBINAR TITLED “NESTORIANS: MISSIONARIES-BETRAYALS-REVOLTS" WAS HELD

The Center for Eurasian Studies (AVİM) organized a webinar titled “Nasturiler: Misyonerler-İhanetler-İsyanlar” (Nestorians: Missionaries-Betrayals-Revolts)” on 21 June 2022, with Yusuf Dinçel as the speaker.