Author: Yalım Eralp / Topic: Conflict Resolution

Author:: Yalım Eralp
Publication Date:: 04-2011
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Global Political Trends Center
Abstract:: There are many negative elements in EU-Turkey relations. Some consider the difference in religion as the primary factor. The issue is deeper than that. It is cultural contradiction. When Europe says cultural diversity is richness, it tends to mean cultural integration.
Topic:: Conflict Resolution, Regional Cooperation, Religion, and Culture
Political Geography:: Europe and Turkey

Author:: Yalım Eralp
Publication Date:: 08-2010
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Global Political Trends Center
Abstract:: To what extent can the rights granted to minorities or ethnic groups lead those groups to integrate into the society they live in? Or do such rights lead to secession? Academicians alone do not debate such questions; politicians, too, are currently debating how to ensure both the rights of minorities and territorial integrity.
Topic:: Conflict Resolution, Ethnic Conflict, and Human Rights
Political Geography:: Europe

Author:: Yalım Eralp
Publication Date:: 05-2010
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Global Political Trends Center
Abstract:: The Protocols signed between Armenia and Turkey constitute a significant threshold in the relationship between the two countries. The process of ratification has been stalled, especially due to issues in Turkish domestic politics, and the Protocols have been shelved for now. However, it is important to not completely kill the process. It would thus be helpful in terms of a soft transition into the future if both parties implement those clauses in the Protocols that do not require ratification.
Topic:: Conflict Resolution, Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, Treaties and Agreements, and Bilateral Relations
Political Geography:: Central Asia, Turkey, and Armenia

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