Inception: Ideas and Politics
Kadri Kaan Renda* Inception, a science-fiction film written and directed by Christopher Nolan, is based on the long-existing curiosity about human mind and dreams. Understanding how human mind works, seeking...
The Confucian Academy, Soft Power and Patriotism
Antony Ou* ouantony@gmail.com Since the beginning of the 20th century, Confucianism has been fundamentally challenged. The crucial concepts like filial piety, imperial loyalty, and social harmony were viewed as conservative...
SAO PAULO “It can not get any worse”
Fatih Eren* I am going on analysing localities under global concern. A very problematic city, ‘Sao Paulo’, is going to be examined in detail in this volume. Sao Paulo is...
When Russia will Ready to Join the WTO…
Dr. Zura Garakanidze* Russia’s persistent interest in Iranian energy projects casts a problematic light over its bid to join the World Trade Organisation. Moscow is already violating the WTO’s rule...
Two Sides of the Medallion Mehmed the Conqueror: Fighter of Islam or Lover of Western Art?
Nilay Özlü* This paper aims to scrutinize the use and abuse of historical figures for ideological purposes, which happens to be a very common practice in the Turkish political arena....
Clash of Communities: Turkey’s Dormant Domestic Cold War
Dr. H. Akın Ünver* More importantly than ever, Turks need to realize that their compatriots who vote for the rival party are also Turks and not some extraterrestrial entity that...
The Quest For Democracy In The European Union: What Does The Treaty Of Lisbon Include For A More Democratic Union?
Dr. Dilek Yigit* The Treaty of Lisbon entered into force on 1 December 2009. One of the aims of the Treaty of Lisbon is to enhance the European Union’s democratic...
How Alliance Politics Affects The Resolution Of Conflicts In The South Caucasus?
Zaur Shiriyev* Introduction Alliance politics is an important factor affecting threats and conflicts in the South Caucasus region. Alliances in this region are a direct reaction to the security of...
Beyond The Crisis: Global Faultiness, Recession and Resource Depletion
Prof. Bülent Gökay* The current global recession has been dominating the news since the collapse of Lehman Brothers in September 2008. There are lots of proximate causes put forward for...
US Reaction to Wikileaks: A Terrorist For Opposing American Imperial Power?
Prof. Inderjeet Parmar* Sarah Palin, a likely Republican candidate for the presidency in 2012, has called for Wikileaks’ founder, Julian Assange, to be “hunted down in the way armed forces...
