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The symposium will focus on the internal challenges currently facing Turkey and how these affect its foreign policy. At the center of our attention are the Cyprus issue and the Eastern Mediterranean.

How do political and economic developments within Turkey influence its stance in the regional landscape, within the new international environment that is taking shape following Trump’s election?

How are developments unfolding regarding the Kurdish issue, and what is the impact on Turkey’s policy in the Middle East?

How is Ankara’s position being shaped in relation to the European Union and the emerging new security architecture in Europe?

How is Ankara managing the new American administration, and how will its relationship with Moscow evolve?

How is the field of Greek-Turkish relations being shaped, and how is Ankara expected to act regarding the Cyprus issue, in view of the upcoming informal Conference in Geneva?

Finally, how can understanding the internal challenges Turkey faces today contribute to the formation or adaptation of strategies toward a regional power seeking an increasingly prominent role on the international stage?