Browsing by Author "Han, Ahmet K."

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Future of European Security Policies: Is Geopolitical Europe Possible
(Ankara Univ European Union Research Centre, 2024) Ustun, Cigdem; Han, Ahmet K.
Since the aftermath of World War II, the pursuit of European autonomy in ensuring its security has been a constant topic on the European agenda, however never fully realized. The Lisbon Treaty facilitated Union representation as a legal entity and introduced Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) to deepen defense ties. Geopolitical ambitions increased with von Der Leyen's 2019 call for a Geopolitical Commission, preceding the Russia-Ukraine war. Global geopolitical shifts amplify the need for a robust European role. However, the EU's historical struggle in forging a strong security policy fuels skepticism. This study assesses the EU's foreign policy in the Mediterranean and Black Sea amidst regional turmoil, employing a neo-classical realist lens and a global perspective.
Influence of Turkey-Israel Relations on Turkish Jews Businesspeople
(Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2024) Bilgin, Kivilcim Romya; Mercan, S. Sezgin; Ongun, Yelda; Gungor, F. Senem; Karadag, Haluk; Han, Ahmet K.
Multidimensional relations have protected Turkey and Israel from the effects of political crises. The main question of this article is how Turkey-Israel relations impact Turkish Jews business representatives. Interviews with Turkish Jewish businesspeople, who are primarily influenced by the developments in foreign policy due to their international business volumes, answered the question of how Turkish Jews were influenced by foreign policy, and emphasised the importance of minorities in foreign policy issues. The article explores the role of minorities in foreign policy and sheds light on how ethnic minorities, who are viewed as secondary agents in foreign policy, are influenced by the Turkey-Israel relations.