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The Role of External Support in Nonviolent Campaigns: Poisoned Chalice or Holy Grail?

March 3, 2021

The Coronavirus pandemic has transformed the way (academic) information has been circulated in an enormous way. I have lately been active in many webinars and zoom conferences.   The International Center on Nonviolent Conflict (ICNC) has been one of the centers that I have learnt during the pandemic. In previous weeks I applied for the… » read more

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culture, Current news, Economy, EurActiv.com, EurActiv.de, Europe's East, European Citizens Initiative, European Union

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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

October 17, 2020

Today is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Under United Nations roof, International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed on October 17 each year since 1993. It promotes people’s awareness of the need to eradicate poverty worldwide, particularly in third world countries. Hereby, I want to share one of my articles… » read more

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Current news, Economy, EurActiv.com, European Union, InfoSociety, Sustainable Dev.

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The Historical Roots of Turkish Foreign Policy

June 12, 2020

The foreign policy of Turkey has undergone substantial changes since its establishment due to internal and external factors. This research article is an attempt to analyze Turkish foreign policy from a historical perspective. While doing this, the political culture, decision-making processes in foreign policy issues and the structure of foreign policy determinants will also be… » read more

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AKP, cold war, Current news, EurActiv.com, European Union, Foreign Policy, History, Political history of Turkey, Turkey

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What lies beneath the Venezuelan crisis?

January 27, 2019

      The Hugo Chaves adiministration had been the golden years of Venezuela. Iti s known that, the rule of Hugo Chaves had been subjected to many military coup attempts because Chaves did not welcome foreign companies and he made the natural resources gain national identity. Chaves had the support of poor majority and… » read more

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Current news, EurActiv.com, European Union, Foreign Policy, History, Political Sociology, Regional Policy, Uncategorized

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Rosa Luxemburg:The Socialist Icon

January 17, 2019

  Leftwingers in Germany commemorate the 100th anniversary of murder of the communist writer and thinker Rosa Luxemburg. Two days ago, it was the death anniversary of Rosa Luxemburg (1871-1919). Rosa Luxemburg is known as a Marxist thinker and a revolutionist. After getting married and moving to Germany, Luxemburg’s ideas had got a major impact… » read more

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Current news, EurActiv.com, European Union, Global Europe, History

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The Theory of “Risk Society” and Political Crisis

January 13, 2019

    Today, the whole world and my country also go through a legitimacy crisis in the political sphere. As long as the ballot box is seen as the only parameter of democracy, such legitimacy crisis will always find some way to emerge. According to the German socioogist Ulrich Beck, one of the causes behind… » read more

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EurActiv.com, European Union, Global Europe, InfoSociety, Political Sociology, Turkey

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Begum Burak

I am an Independent Researcher and hold a PhD in Political Science

I hold a Ph.D. degree in Political Science & Int'l Relations (2015). I major in Turkish Politics with a special focus on the post-1950 era. The main areas of my interest also include secularism, civil-military relations, and discourse studies. I have been a freelance blogger, freelance translator and ELT (English Language Teacher). I am also one of the founding members of Ilkmade (Ilkmade is an online platform that moves away from content that degrades the mind to thoughtful, robust discussions that elevate it).


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