The Middle East: Is Peace Possible?
On 3 December, Prof. Bağcı spoke at a panel titled “The Middle East: Is Peace Possible?” at the Mathias Corvinus Collegium in Budapest.
Visit to Sweden’s Ambassador to Ankara
On 1 December, ANKUDA CEO Dr. Gülsüm Akbulut and Prof.Dr.Bağcı visited Sweden’s Ambassador to Ankara, Malena Mård, at her residence. We are grateful for her warm hospitality and for our enriching conversation on future academic cooperation
Meeting with Berlin Global Advisors
The meeting between Berlin Global Advisors and ANKUDA in Berlin on 27 November provided valuable insights into the future of German–Turkish relations. During the dinner event, held under the theme “Türkiye’s Role in the Emerging Global Order,” participants engaged in an in-depth exchange of views. Dr. Ralf Welt delivered the opening remarks.
Meeting with Konrad Adenauer Foundation
As ANKUDA, we met with Dr. Oliver Ernst at the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Berlin on 26 November. We discussed potential areas of cooperation and explored opportunities for joint projects.
Visit to former Ambassador to Berlin
On 26 November, as ANKUDA, we visited our former Ambassador to Berlin, Mr. Başar Şen, at his office in the newly established Turkish–German Economic Council in Berlin. We held discussions on the state of Turkish–German economic relations.
Meeting with TÜSİAD in Berlin
As the ANKUDA team, we met with Alper Üçok, TÜSİAD’s Representative in Berlin. We discussed recent economic developments in Germany and Europe. His valuable insights and forward-looking assessments are highly appreciated.
Attending Berlin Foreign Policy Forum
On 25 November, we are at the Berlin Foreign Policy Forum, one of the world’s leading high-level conferences.
THE 54th NATIONAL DAY OF THE SULTANATE OF OMAN CELEBRATED IN ANKARA
Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Bağcı and Dr. Gülsüm Akbulut attended the 54th National Day celebration of the Sultanate of Oman.
High-Quality Development of the Belt and Road Initiative: Concepts and Actions
Ambassador Selçuk Ünal welcomed Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Bağcı at the Turkish Embassy in China during his visit to attend the conference titled “High-Quality Development of the Belt and Road Initiative: Concepts and Actions,” organized by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS).
Middle East: From Chaos to the New Dis(Order) 11th MEPEI Forum
Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Bağcı and Dr. Gülsüm Akbulut participated as speakers at the 11th MEPEI Forum, titled “Middle East: From Chaos to the New Dis(Order)”, held on 30–31 October 2025 in Bucharest, Romania.
Visit to the Swiss Embassy
As ANKUDA (http://ankuda.org), we visited the Swiss Ambassador to Türkiye together with businessman Selahattin Erdem and discussed bilateral relations between Türkiye and Switzerland. We thank the Ambassador for his hospitality.
Visit to Şanlıurfa
With the kind hospitality of Mayor Mr. Kasım Gürpınar, we had the pleasure of accompanying former Austrian Minister of Defense Dr. Werner Fasslabend during his visit to Şanlıurfa.
New Ambassador of Ukraine to Ankara
Bugün Ukrayna'nın yeni Ankara Büyükelçisi Naryman Dzhelialov'a ANKUDA (http://ankuda.org) CEO'su Dr. Gülsüm Akbulut ile nezaket ziyaretinde bulunduk ve son gelişmeler hakkında sohbet ettik.
Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Bağcı, Co-Founder, and Dr. Gülsüm Akbulut, CEO of ANKUDA (http://ankuda.org), paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Naryman Dzhelialov, the newly appointed Ambassador of Ukraine to Ankara, and had an insightful exchange on recent developments.
Visiting Experts at Shanghai Fudan University
Exchange of views on global and Turkish developments with experts at Shanghai Fudan University
Grand Strateji Seminerleri
Grand Strateji Seminerleri Tamamlandı
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Savunma Sanayii Başkanlığı ve Savunma Sanayii Akademisi koordinasyonunda, #MilliYetkinlikHamlesi kapsamında yürütülen Grand Strateji Seminerleri Programı, 10 haftalık yoğun bir takvimle başarıyla tamamlanmıştır.
Program süresince, küresel ve bölgesel düzeyde etkili olan aktörlerin dış ve ekonomik politikaları; güvenlik, kalkınma, enerji, ticaret ve teknoloji eksenlerinde çok disiplinli bir yaklaşımla ele alınmıştır.
Seminer başlıkları özetle şu şekildedir:
• ABD, Rusya, Çin, Avrupa Birliği ve Türkiye’nin dış politikaları
• Enerji, ticaret ve teknoloji odaklı ekonomi politikaları
• Güç rekabeti, bölgesel etkiler, çok taraflı ilişkiler ve uluslararası örgüt analizleri
ANKUDA olarak, strateji, kalkınma ve kapasite geliştirme alanlarında kurumlara yönelik analiz ve eğitim faaliyetlerimizi sürdürmeye devam ediyoruz.
Grand Strategy Seminars, Completed!
The Grand Strategy Seminars Program, a key part of the #MilliYetkinlikHamlesi (National Competence Initiative), has successfully wrapped up after an intensive 10-week schedule! This program was expertly coordinated by the Presidency of Defense Industries and the Defense Industry Academy.
Throughout the seminars, we took a multidisciplinary deep dive into the foreign and economic policies of major global and regional players. We explored critical axes like security, development, energy, trade, and technology.
Seminar topics included:
The foreign policies of the USA, Russia, China, the European Union, and Türkiye
Economic policies focused on energy, trade, and technology
Analyses of power competition, regional impacts, multilateral relations, and international organizations
As ANKUDA, we're committed to continuing our analysis and training initiatives in strategy, development, and capacity building for institutions. Stay tuned for more!
ANKUDA Co-Founder, Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Bağcı’s March 2025 Berlin Program
Turkish-German relations
Prof. Bağcı on the Chinese-Turkish Partnership: Insights and Future Prospects
Chinese-Turkish Partnership
ANKUDA at the 54th National Day of the Sultanate of Oman
ANKUDA at the 54th National Day of the Sultanate of Oman
ANKUDA's Visit to the South Korean Ambassador
ANKUDA's Visit to the South Korean Ambassador
ANKUDA Workshop with the World Food Programme
ANKUDA workshop in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP) on “Türkiye’s Strategic Stocks and Government-Led Emergency Preparedness and Response”
ANKUDA at the 71st Independence Anniversary of the Kingdom of Cambodia
ANKUDA at the 71st Independence Anniversary of the Kingdom of Cambodia
ANKUDA at the Poland National Independence and Armed Forces Day
ANKUDA at the Poland National Independence and Armed Forces Day