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Conference Presentations by zeynep sutalan

Workshop Report on Gender in Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Unravelling Masculinities, The Impact of Climate Change and Cyber Security, 2023

The report is the outcome of the fifth Gender in Terrorism and Counterterrorism Workshop held on ... more The report is the outcome of the fifth Gender in Terrorism and Counterterrorism Workshop held on 16-17 May 2023 in Ankara/Türkiye by the NATO Centre of Excellence Defence Against Terrorism (COE-DAT). It is comprised of the summaries of the papers presented during the workshop as well as the findings and recommendations drawn out of the discussions during the workshop.

Workshop Report, 2022

The 2022 Workshop on Gender in Terrorism and Counterterrorism is dedicated to the analysis of gen... more The 2022 Workshop on Gender in Terrorism and Counterterrorism is dedicated to the analysis of gendered dynamics in three main themes, namely, military effectiveness, terrorism prosecutions and terrorist radicalization and recruitment.

Workshop Report, 2021

This workshop report focused on three themes: gender analysis; gender dimension of criminal justi... more This workshop report focused on three themes: gender analysis; gender dimension of criminal justice responses to terrorism; and gender-responsive disengagement, rehabilitation, and reintegration.

Workshop Report, 2020

There is increasing attention to the gender aspect of terrorism and counter-terrorism, but it is ... more There is increasing attention to the gender aspect of terrorism and counter-terrorism, but it is still far from being ‘sufficient’. There are still areas that require new or further research and there are still requirements for devising new policies and to revise existing ones to adequately address the gaps in the terrorist threat assessment stemming from the
lack of a gender-sensitive approach.

Women in Terrorism and Counterterrorism Workshop Report, 2019

This report attempts to convey an overview of the subjects discussed and points raised during the... more This report attempts to convey an overview of the subjects discussed and points raised during the Workshop on Women in Terrorism and Counterterrorism, which was held on 27-28 May 2019 in Ankara/Turkey. Therefore, it is primarily based on the summaries of the presentations which were written by the speakers themselves as well as the
discussions held during the workshop summarized and categorized by the rapporteurs and the editor. It is anticipated that the report provides insights for researchers, practitioners and policymakers who are working
to promote gender equality and gender mainstreaming in the field of counterterrorism.

Papers by zeynep sutalan

Ortadoğu etütleri, Jul 14, 2016

It was not until the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to the twin towers in New York and Pent... more It was not until the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to the twin towers in New York and Pentagon in Washington that NATO was concerned about terrorism as a threat to the security of the Alliance. No matter how agile the response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks was, NATO has confronted a lot of gaps to work on defense against terrorism (DAT). Since then, starting with the 2002 Prague Summit, NATO has taken important steps to transform itself to adapt to the new security environment as well as establishing a DAT policy. Although important gains have been made towards setting a vision, implementing such vision has a considerable way to go, let alone achieve success. Within this framework, the article seeks to explain the evolution of NATO's stance towards terrorism in the post-Cold War era, the milestones in the development of NATO's DAT policy, its military concept for DAT and its operations and joint efforts related to DAT

IOS Press, 2008

Ideology has been regarded as one of the motivational causes of terrorism. In fact, the ideology ... more Ideology has been regarded as one of the motivational causes of terrorism. In fact, the ideology is not what motivates people to turn to terrorism as a means to achieve political ends, but it is used as a legitimizing tool for the terrorist acts in the eyes of the public. This article aims to display the relationship between the ideologies and the terrorism, and precisely how ideologies are used for terrorist purposes. Within the scope of this article, types of terrorism, classified in terms of ideological motivations, namely left-wing, right-wing, separatist and religious terrorism, are explored. The changing profile of terrorism is also touched upon with reference to ideological shifts, and how these reflect on the terrorist organizations and their acts.

Ortadoğu Etütleri, 2011

Ürdün’ü ve Ürdün’deki dönüşüm sürecini anlamak, 1990’lı yıllarla birlikte Ortadoğu’da başlayan li... more Ürdün’ü ve Ürdün’deki dönüşüm sürecini anlamak, 1990’lı yıllarla birlikte Ortadoğu’da başlayan liberalleşme süreçlerini değerlendirmek açısından da son derece önemlidir. Ortadoğu coğrafyasında yer alan ülkeler her ne kadar genellemelere direnen, kendine has özellikler sergileseler de devlet yapısı, rejim, ülke-bölge-dünya siyaseti etkileşiminde benzer özellikler gösterebilmektedir. Bu anlamda 1990’lı yıllarla birlikte Ürdün’de liberalleşme süreci olarak nitelendirebileceğimiz değişimi ve dönüşümü anlamak, genel olarak bölge siyaseti ve özel olarak bu bölgede yer alan ülkelerin içinde bulunduğu dönüşüm süreci hakkında bizlere ipucu vermektedir.

Organizational and Psychological Aspects of Terrorism (IOS Press), 2008

Ideology has been regarded as one of the motivational causes of terrorism. In fact, the ideology ... more Ideology has been regarded as one of the motivational causes of
terrorism. In fact, the ideology is not what motivates people to turn to terrorism as a means to achieve political ends, but it is used as a legitimizing tool for the terrorist acts in the eyes of the public. This article aims to display the relationship between the ideologies and the terrorism, and precisely how ideologies are used for terrorist purposes. Within the scope of this article, types of terrorism, classified in terms of ideological motivations, namely left-wing, right-wing, separatist and religious terrorism, are explored. The changing profile of terrorism is also touched upon with reference to ideological shifts, and how these reflect on the terrorist organizations and their acts.

Defense Against Terrorism (ed. by A. Duyan & M. Kibaroğlu), 2011

This article discusses the future trends in terrorism by looking at the changing profile of terro... more This article discusses the future trends in terrorism by looking at the
changing profile of terrorism over ideology, organization and structure as well as the means and methods used in terrorism. First, the article examines how the ideologies used by terrorist organizations together with their goals and motivations have changed. Second, it elaborates how the organizational structure of terrorist organizations has changed with reference to the network and hierarchical structures of terrorist organizations. Third, the article is dedicated to look at the means and methods of terrorist organizations with special attention to the weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and suicide bombing. Other features of terrorism like cyber terrorism, the growing interconnectedness and interdependency between organized crime and terrorism and the nexus between piracy and terrorism is also addressed. The article also touches upon as NATO’s study on Multiple Futures, which is about the future threats that the Alliance will be facing in the 21st century. In this context, the article argues that there is both change and continuity in terrorism since it is a historical phenomenon
and intends to contribute to the discussions on the future of terrorism.

Defence Against Terrorism (ed. by A.Duyan& M. Kibaroğlu) , 2011

Terrorism has been on the world scene for ages. It is not something new or unaccustomed. Terroris... more Terrorism has been on the world scene for ages. It is not something new
or unaccustomed. Terrorism breeds in any environment it can. Thus, it is hard to identify one specific cause or few that result in terrorism. Different types of terrorism in different cases can derive from different causes. Despite the difficulty in identifying causes of terrorism, a comprehensive approach towards the political, social and economic environment where terrorism is likely to flourish may result in fruitful outcomes for combating terrorism. Within this context, this article aims
to provide a general framework for understanding the history and causes of terrorism rather than proposing methods to cope with them.

Analyzing Different Dimensions and New Threats in Defence against Terrorism (IOS Press), 2012

Today it seems that we are living in an age of crises rather than war. Changes in the security pa... more Today it seems that we are living in an age of crises rather than war.
Changes in the security paradigm with the end of Cold War, as well as
globalization, have diminished the likelihood of conventional wars. With the growing unpredictability and complexity of security challenges, ‘crisis’ has become an umbrella concept that is used for any significant event, be it national or international – be it economic, political, military, social or natural, with potentially
severe consequences that require prompt action, including terrorist incidents. This
highlights the importance of crisis management. Although countering complex threats like terrorism necessitates efforts broader than crisis management, reducing the impact of terrorist attacks and if possible preventing them before happening can be considered to be a part of the comprehensive efforts. In this context, the article is designed to elaborate on the concepts of crisis, terrorism, crisis management and NATO’s approach to crisis management.

Analyzing Different Dimensions and New Threats in Defence against Terrorism (IOS Press), 2012

It was not until the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to the twin towers in New York and Pent... more It was not until the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to the twin
towers in New York and Pentagon in Washington that NATO was concerned about terrorism as a threat to the security of the Alliance. No matter how agile the response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks was, NATO has confronted a lot of gaps to work on defense against terrorism (DAT). Since then, starting with the 2002 Prague Summit, NATO has taken important steps to transform itself to adapt to the new security environment as well as establishing a DAT policy. Although important gains have been made towards setting a vision, implementing such
vision has a considerable way to go, let alone achieve success. Within this framework, the article seeks to explain the evolution of NATO’s stance towards terrorism in the post-Cold War era, the milestones in the development of NATO’s DAT policy, its military concept for DAT and its operations and joint efforts related to DAT.

Future Trends and New Approaches in Defeating the Terrorism Threat (IOS Press), 2013

Terrorism is about sending a message to the public in order to influence them in favor of the ter... more Terrorism is about sending a message to the public in order to influence
them in favor of the terrorists. The terrorist message is fear and panic. Their message intends to coerce and intimidate governments due to the trust deficit between the government and the people. In order to achieve its political aims and convey its message of fear, terrorism requires publicity; this publicity is provided by the media. Between the media and terrorism, there is a symbiotic relationship where both parties depend on each other and benefit from such dependence. How to break down this symbiotic relationship between terrorism and media is a difficult question to answer when censorship is not only against the spirit of
democracy, but it is also not possible to stop the flow of information today. At the time of terrorist attacks, efficient public information management is the key to maintain public confidence and support. Efficient public information management necessitates efficient management of media relations, which, in the end, facilitates
the development of a responsible media.

Future Trends and New Approaches in Defeating the Terrorism Threat, 2013

Strategic Communications (StratCom) is a relatively new term which has almost become a buzzword i... more Strategic Communications (StratCom) is a relatively new term which
has almost become a buzzword in the political and military environments in the United States as well as NATO. It lacks an agreed definition, but is generally associated with ‘winning the hearts and minds of the people.’ It rests upon the awareness that current wars are fought or operations take place among the people and thus the human factor is important. Therefore, understanding, interacting, blending and communicating with the public is necessary. StratCom is the synchronization of all communication and information related efforts towards a target audience to create, strengthen or preserve an opinion and attitude(s) to the
advantage of the operation conducted or policy implemented. Within this
framework, this article discusses what StratCom is about and what its features and principles are. Then it seeks to explain the NATO approaches to StratCom and what kind of efforts has been made within the Alliance in this vein. The article finally focuses on the case of Afghanistan to elaborate on NATO-led ISAF efforts in terms of Strat
Com.

Ortadoğu Analiz , 2015

Sisi’nin demokrasi ve özgürlükler pahasına başta Müslüman Kardeşler olmak üzere her türlü muhalef... more Sisi’nin demokrasi ve özgürlükler pahasına başta Müslüman Kardeşler olmak üzere her türlü muhalefeti bastırmaya yönelik politikaları, gerek Mısır içinde gerekse dışında bir hayli eleştirilmekte. Bu bağlamda Sisi’nin Yeni Süveyş Kanalı projesiyle Mısır halkında milliyetçi ve vatansever duygular uyandırmak suretiyle meşruiyetini artırmaya ve bu arada ordunun ülke ekonomisindeki yerinin devamlılığını sağlayarak rejimini konsolide etmeye çalıştığını söylemek mümkün.

Book Reviews by zeynep sutalan

Ortadoğu Etütleri , 2013

With Oslo Peace Process as already dead, King Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan thin... more With Oslo Peace Process as already dead, King Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan thinks that the Arab Peace Initiative is
‘the last best chance for peace’ in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
Endorsed on 28 March 2002 by the Arab League, the initiative envisages
the Israeli withdrawal from the Occupied Territories, meaning
turning back to the pre-1967 War borders, the establishment
of the sovereign Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza, the
resolution of the Palestinian refugee question on a just and mutually
agreed basis, and the recognition of the East Jerusalem as the
capital of the sovereign Palestinian state.

Ortadoğu Etütleri, 2014

Marc Lynch emphasizes what has been experienced by the Arab world from December 2010 to March 201... more Marc Lynch emphasizes what has been experienced by the Arab world from December 2010 to March 2011 was revolutionary, but not enough
to be named as revolutions. The uprisings during that period have produced mixed results, but there is an ongoing process of structural
change. In this vein, Lynch underlines the importance of the events for shaping the regional dynamics as he portrays the region as ‘the New Middle East’, but he cautions that no matter how revolutionary the developments under the Arab uprising may be, they are ‘unfinished’. Then he ties the events of the Arab uprising and its implications on the US foreign policy in the Middle East with the argument that the region will not be the same after the uprisings driven by the ‘new Arab public’ so should be the US foreign policy.

Ortadoğu Analiz , 2011

Lloyd C. Gardner, Tahrir Meydanına Giden Yol: Nasır’ın Yükselişi’nden Mübarek’in Düşüşüne Mısır v... more Lloyd C. Gardner, Tahrir Meydanına Giden Yol: Nasır’ın Yükselişi’nden Mübarek’in Düşüşüne Mısır ve Amerika Birleşik Devletleri (The Road
to Tahrir Square: Egypt and the United States from the Rise of Nasser to the Fall of Mubarak) isimli eserinde İkinci Dünya Savaşının sona ermesinden Mübarek rejiminin çözülmesine kadar geçen sürede Amerika-Mısır ilişkilerini tarihi, ekonomik, diplomatik ve askeri açılardan ele almaktadır

Workshop Report on Gender in Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Unravelling Masculinities, The Impact of Climate Change and Cyber Security, 2023

The report is the outcome of the fifth Gender in Terrorism and Counterterrorism Workshop held on ... more The report is the outcome of the fifth Gender in Terrorism and Counterterrorism Workshop held on 16-17 May 2023 in Ankara/Türkiye by the NATO Centre of Excellence Defence Against Terrorism (COE-DAT). It is comprised of the summaries of the papers presented during the workshop as well as the findings and recommendations drawn out of the discussions during the workshop.

Workshop Report, 2022

The 2022 Workshop on Gender in Terrorism and Counterterrorism is dedicated to the analysis of gen... more The 2022 Workshop on Gender in Terrorism and Counterterrorism is dedicated to the analysis of gendered dynamics in three main themes, namely, military effectiveness, terrorism prosecutions and terrorist radicalization and recruitment.

Workshop Report, 2021

This workshop report focused on three themes: gender analysis; gender dimension of criminal justi... more This workshop report focused on three themes: gender analysis; gender dimension of criminal justice responses to terrorism; and gender-responsive disengagement, rehabilitation, and reintegration.

Workshop Report, 2020

There is increasing attention to the gender aspect of terrorism and counter-terrorism, but it is ... more There is increasing attention to the gender aspect of terrorism and counter-terrorism, but it is still far from being ‘sufficient’. There are still areas that require new or further research and there are still requirements for devising new policies and to revise existing ones to adequately address the gaps in the terrorist threat assessment stemming from the
lack of a gender-sensitive approach.

Women in Terrorism and Counterterrorism Workshop Report, 2019

This report attempts to convey an overview of the subjects discussed and points raised during the... more This report attempts to convey an overview of the subjects discussed and points raised during the Workshop on Women in Terrorism and Counterterrorism, which was held on 27-28 May 2019 in Ankara/Turkey. Therefore, it is primarily based on the summaries of the presentations which were written by the speakers themselves as well as the
discussions held during the workshop summarized and categorized by the rapporteurs and the editor. It is anticipated that the report provides insights for researchers, practitioners and policymakers who are working
to promote gender equality and gender mainstreaming in the field of counterterrorism.

Ortadoğu etütleri, Jul 14, 2016

It was not until the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to the twin towers in New York and Pent... more It was not until the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to the twin towers in New York and Pentagon in Washington that NATO was concerned about terrorism as a threat to the security of the Alliance. No matter how agile the response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks was, NATO has confronted a lot of gaps to work on defense against terrorism (DAT). Since then, starting with the 2002 Prague Summit, NATO has taken important steps to transform itself to adapt to the new security environment as well as establishing a DAT policy. Although important gains have been made towards setting a vision, implementing such vision has a considerable way to go, let alone achieve success. Within this framework, the article seeks to explain the evolution of NATO's stance towards terrorism in the post-Cold War era, the milestones in the development of NATO's DAT policy, its military concept for DAT and its operations and joint efforts related to DAT

IOS Press, 2008

Ideology has been regarded as one of the motivational causes of terrorism. In fact, the ideology ... more Ideology has been regarded as one of the motivational causes of terrorism. In fact, the ideology is not what motivates people to turn to terrorism as a means to achieve political ends, but it is used as a legitimizing tool for the terrorist acts in the eyes of the public. This article aims to display the relationship between the ideologies and the terrorism, and precisely how ideologies are used for terrorist purposes. Within the scope of this article, types of terrorism, classified in terms of ideological motivations, namely left-wing, right-wing, separatist and religious terrorism, are explored. The changing profile of terrorism is also touched upon with reference to ideological shifts, and how these reflect on the terrorist organizations and their acts.

Ortadoğu Etütleri, 2011

Ürdün’ü ve Ürdün’deki dönüşüm sürecini anlamak, 1990’lı yıllarla birlikte Ortadoğu’da başlayan li... more Ürdün’ü ve Ürdün’deki dönüşüm sürecini anlamak, 1990’lı yıllarla birlikte Ortadoğu’da başlayan liberalleşme süreçlerini değerlendirmek açısından da son derece önemlidir. Ortadoğu coğrafyasında yer alan ülkeler her ne kadar genellemelere direnen, kendine has özellikler sergileseler de devlet yapısı, rejim, ülke-bölge-dünya siyaseti etkileşiminde benzer özellikler gösterebilmektedir. Bu anlamda 1990’lı yıllarla birlikte Ürdün’de liberalleşme süreci olarak nitelendirebileceğimiz değişimi ve dönüşümü anlamak, genel olarak bölge siyaseti ve özel olarak bu bölgede yer alan ülkelerin içinde bulunduğu dönüşüm süreci hakkında bizlere ipucu vermektedir.

Organizational and Psychological Aspects of Terrorism (IOS Press), 2008

Ideology has been regarded as one of the motivational causes of terrorism. In fact, the ideology ... more Ideology has been regarded as one of the motivational causes of
terrorism. In fact, the ideology is not what motivates people to turn to terrorism as a means to achieve political ends, but it is used as a legitimizing tool for the terrorist acts in the eyes of the public. This article aims to display the relationship between the ideologies and the terrorism, and precisely how ideologies are used for terrorist purposes. Within the scope of this article, types of terrorism, classified in terms of ideological motivations, namely left-wing, right-wing, separatist and religious terrorism, are explored. The changing profile of terrorism is also touched upon with reference to ideological shifts, and how these reflect on the terrorist organizations and their acts.

Defense Against Terrorism (ed. by A. Duyan & M. Kibaroğlu), 2011

This article discusses the future trends in terrorism by looking at the changing profile of terro... more This article discusses the future trends in terrorism by looking at the
changing profile of terrorism over ideology, organization and structure as well as the means and methods used in terrorism. First, the article examines how the ideologies used by terrorist organizations together with their goals and motivations have changed. Second, it elaborates how the organizational structure of terrorist organizations has changed with reference to the network and hierarchical structures of terrorist organizations. Third, the article is dedicated to look at the means and methods of terrorist organizations with special attention to the weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and suicide bombing. Other features of terrorism like cyber terrorism, the growing interconnectedness and interdependency between organized crime and terrorism and the nexus between piracy and terrorism is also addressed. The article also touches upon as NATO’s study on Multiple Futures, which is about the future threats that the Alliance will be facing in the 21st century. In this context, the article argues that there is both change and continuity in terrorism since it is a historical phenomenon
and intends to contribute to the discussions on the future of terrorism.

Defence Against Terrorism (ed. by A.Duyan& M. Kibaroğlu) , 2011

Terrorism has been on the world scene for ages. It is not something new or unaccustomed. Terroris... more Terrorism has been on the world scene for ages. It is not something new
or unaccustomed. Terrorism breeds in any environment it can. Thus, it is hard to identify one specific cause or few that result in terrorism. Different types of terrorism in different cases can derive from different causes. Despite the difficulty in identifying causes of terrorism, a comprehensive approach towards the political, social and economic environment where terrorism is likely to flourish may result in fruitful outcomes for combating terrorism. Within this context, this article aims
to provide a general framework for understanding the history and causes of terrorism rather than proposing methods to cope with them.

Analyzing Different Dimensions and New Threats in Defence against Terrorism (IOS Press), 2012

Today it seems that we are living in an age of crises rather than war. Changes in the security pa... more Today it seems that we are living in an age of crises rather than war.
Changes in the security paradigm with the end of Cold War, as well as
globalization, have diminished the likelihood of conventional wars. With the growing unpredictability and complexity of security challenges, ‘crisis’ has become an umbrella concept that is used for any significant event, be it national or international – be it economic, political, military, social or natural, with potentially
severe consequences that require prompt action, including terrorist incidents. This
highlights the importance of crisis management. Although countering complex threats like terrorism necessitates efforts broader than crisis management, reducing the impact of terrorist attacks and if possible preventing them before happening can be considered to be a part of the comprehensive efforts. In this context, the article is designed to elaborate on the concepts of crisis, terrorism, crisis management and NATO’s approach to crisis management.

Analyzing Different Dimensions and New Threats in Defence against Terrorism (IOS Press), 2012

It was not until the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to the twin towers in New York and Pent... more It was not until the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to the twin
towers in New York and Pentagon in Washington that NATO was concerned about terrorism as a threat to the security of the Alliance. No matter how agile the response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks was, NATO has confronted a lot of gaps to work on defense against terrorism (DAT). Since then, starting with the 2002 Prague Summit, NATO has taken important steps to transform itself to adapt to the new security environment as well as establishing a DAT policy. Although important gains have been made towards setting a vision, implementing such
vision has a considerable way to go, let alone achieve success. Within this framework, the article seeks to explain the evolution of NATO’s stance towards terrorism in the post-Cold War era, the milestones in the development of NATO’s DAT policy, its military concept for DAT and its operations and joint efforts related to DAT.

Future Trends and New Approaches in Defeating the Terrorism Threat (IOS Press), 2013

Terrorism is about sending a message to the public in order to influence them in favor of the ter... more Terrorism is about sending a message to the public in order to influence
them in favor of the terrorists. The terrorist message is fear and panic. Their message intends to coerce and intimidate governments due to the trust deficit between the government and the people. In order to achieve its political aims and convey its message of fear, terrorism requires publicity; this publicity is provided by the media. Between the media and terrorism, there is a symbiotic relationship where both parties depend on each other and benefit from such dependence. How to break down this symbiotic relationship between terrorism and media is a difficult question to answer when censorship is not only against the spirit of
democracy, but it is also not possible to stop the flow of information today. At the time of terrorist attacks, efficient public information management is the key to maintain public confidence and support. Efficient public information management necessitates efficient management of media relations, which, in the end, facilitates
the development of a responsible media.

Future Trends and New Approaches in Defeating the Terrorism Threat, 2013

Strategic Communications (StratCom) is a relatively new term which has almost become a buzzword i... more Strategic Communications (StratCom) is a relatively new term which
has almost become a buzzword in the political and military environments in the United States as well as NATO. It lacks an agreed definition, but is generally associated with ‘winning the hearts and minds of the people.’ It rests upon the awareness that current wars are fought or operations take place among the people and thus the human factor is important. Therefore, understanding, interacting, blending and communicating with the public is necessary. StratCom is the synchronization of all communication and information related efforts towards a target audience to create, strengthen or preserve an opinion and attitude(s) to the
advantage of the operation conducted or policy implemented. Within this
framework, this article discusses what StratCom is about and what its features and principles are. Then it seeks to explain the NATO approaches to StratCom and what kind of efforts has been made within the Alliance in this vein. The article finally focuses on the case of Afghanistan to elaborate on NATO-led ISAF efforts in terms of Strat
Com.

Ortadoğu Analiz , 2015

Sisi’nin demokrasi ve özgürlükler pahasına başta Müslüman Kardeşler olmak üzere her türlü muhalef... more Sisi’nin demokrasi ve özgürlükler pahasına başta Müslüman Kardeşler olmak üzere her türlü muhalefeti bastırmaya yönelik politikaları, gerek Mısır içinde gerekse dışında bir hayli eleştirilmekte. Bu bağlamda Sisi’nin Yeni Süveyş Kanalı projesiyle Mısır halkında milliyetçi ve vatansever duygular uyandırmak suretiyle meşruiyetini artırmaya ve bu arada ordunun ülke ekonomisindeki yerinin devamlılığını sağlayarak rejimini konsolide etmeye çalıştığını söylemek mümkün.

Ortadoğu Etütleri , 2013

With Oslo Peace Process as already dead, King Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan thin... more With Oslo Peace Process as already dead, King Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan thinks that the Arab Peace Initiative is
‘the last best chance for peace’ in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
Endorsed on 28 March 2002 by the Arab League, the initiative envisages
the Israeli withdrawal from the Occupied Territories, meaning
turning back to the pre-1967 War borders, the establishment
of the sovereign Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza, the
resolution of the Palestinian refugee question on a just and mutually
agreed basis, and the recognition of the East Jerusalem as the
capital of the sovereign Palestinian state.

Ortadoğu Etütleri, 2014

Marc Lynch emphasizes what has been experienced by the Arab world from December 2010 to March 201... more Marc Lynch emphasizes what has been experienced by the Arab world from December 2010 to March 2011 was revolutionary, but not enough
to be named as revolutions. The uprisings during that period have produced mixed results, but there is an ongoing process of structural
change. In this vein, Lynch underlines the importance of the events for shaping the regional dynamics as he portrays the region as ‘the New Middle East’, but he cautions that no matter how revolutionary the developments under the Arab uprising may be, they are ‘unfinished’. Then he ties the events of the Arab uprising and its implications on the US foreign policy in the Middle East with the argument that the region will not be the same after the uprisings driven by the ‘new Arab public’ so should be the US foreign policy.

Ortadoğu Analiz , 2011

Lloyd C. Gardner, Tahrir Meydanına Giden Yol: Nasır’ın Yükselişi’nden Mübarek’in Düşüşüne Mısır v... more Lloyd C. Gardner, Tahrir Meydanına Giden Yol: Nasır’ın Yükselişi’nden Mübarek’in Düşüşüne Mısır ve Amerika Birleşik Devletleri (The Road
to Tahrir Square: Egypt and the United States from the Rise of Nasser to the Fall of Mubarak) isimli eserinde İkinci Dünya Savaşının sona ermesinden Mübarek rejiminin çözülmesine kadar geçen sürede Amerika-Mısır ilişkilerini tarihi, ekonomik, diplomatik ve askeri açılardan ele almaktadır

Good Practices in Counter-Terrorism Volume II, 2022

It is a privilege to share the second volume of “Good Practices in Counter Terrorism”, the result... more It is a privilege to share the second volume of “Good Practices in Counter Terrorism”, the results of the efforts of a group of highly respected researchers and practitioners. In order to address the current issues and the bourgeoning discussions in the field of counter terrorism (CT), in early 2020, the NATO Centre of Excellence for the Defence Against Terrorism (COE-DAT) initiated the “Good Practices in Counter Terrorism” project with the academic support of TOBB Economics and Technology University (TOBB ETU). This living project has been produced by members of the pool of visiting lecturers at the COE DAT, the accumulated human resources of the center through years of engagement with academics and practitioners. Within this framework, we, as COE DAT and TOBB Economics and Technology, organized a series of workshops in which current issues in CT were addressed by relevant experts. Upon the conclusion of the discussions and based on the latest research and experience of our experts, we published the first volume of “Good Practices in Counter Terrorism” in early 2021. Following the same structure, and initiated in early 2021, the second volume of the series is the final outcome of a one-year endeavor which has built an interactive platform of expertise on the effective methods, strategies, national responses, and alternative models in CT. We hope that this timely contribution will offer a comprehensive and multi-sectoral approach to support efforts in the CT domain through inspiring various actors in their ongoing endeavors to develop, professionalize and synchronize CT policies at the national level.

Good Practices in Counter Terrorism, Edited by Haldun YALÇINKAYA, 2021

This project emerged in early 2019 in response to the need to use real practical solutions in the... more This project emerged in early 2019 in response to the need to use real practical solutions in the search for policy solutions in response to existing terrorist threats.

The COE DAT, as the initiator of the project and a think-tank institution working in the interest of NATO, narrowed the focus on the role of the military in relation to other instruments of force.

The aim of the project is to collect “good practices” to counter terrorism that have worked in specific places and contexts that are short, but long enough to have sufficient detail, while remaining easily digestible for policy makers to serve as a starting point for their own counter-terrorism efforts. COE-DAT fully recognizes that the practices described in this book will not work in all environments as terrorism changes based of location and circumstances. However, the practices described serve to inspire thought and creativity to modify and try new approaches and ideas in the fight against terrorism.

COE-DAT recognizes that counter-terrorism is an extremely broad security challenge. COE-DAT also recognizes that military forces alone will not be able to defeat terrorism, nor should military forces be the lead agency in the fight against terrorism. Terrorism evolves from local grievances and as such requires a whole of government / whole of society approach that includes strategic cooperation and the collective action of nations, civil society, and the international community.

COE-DAT, in cooperation with academia, collects good practices in counter-terrorism and offers this publication to the NATO community, partner nations, other nations of interest, and academia in order to promulgate “good practices” in the global fight against terrorism. COE-DAT considers this book as a “living” document and will update and add more “good practices” in the coming years that combines conceptual and operational aspects of counter-terrorism.