“We Aim to Contribute Scientific Outputs to Academia and Media”
Asst. Prof. Emre Gündoğdu, Vice Chair of the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Istanbul Gelisim University and one of the academic coordinators of the symposium, shared the following remarks about the goals and scientific contribution potential of the event:
“Together with Prof. Şenol Durgun and Assoc. Prof. Kemal Olçar, I am serving as the academic coordinator of the International Black Sea and Caspian Basin Countries Symposium, which will be held on October 15, 2025, at Istanbul Gelisim University in collaboration with Istanbul Beykent University. We expect that the scientific outputs of our event will provide a unique perspective to the academic community and data for the media. We believe that the symposium will contribute to the scientific body of knowledge by presenting scientific findings and recommendations under the theme of regional stability in the Black Sea and Caspian Basin geography.”
A Region at the Center of the Global Agenda: The Black Sea and Caspian Basin
The Black Sea and Caspian Basin has historically been a region of strategic importance and rich underground resources, serving as a stage for many regional and global power struggles. Shaped by factors such as energy routes, geopolitical location, and ethnic and cultural diversity, this geography remains one of the most dynamic arenas of international politics today.
For this reason, the symposium will analyze not only current political developments but also the political regimes, economic structures, social fabrics, and historical experiences of the countries in the region within an academic framework.
International Participation and an Interdisciplinary Approach
The symposium aims to bring together academics and expert researchers from various countries, providing a multidimensional scientific discussion platform. Among the participants will be not only experts from the Black Sea and Caspian Basin countries but also international scholars from different disciplines studying this geography.
In this respect, the symposium is regarded not only as a platform for information exchange but also as a venue where regional analyses are shared with the global academic community.
High-Quality Academic Data from IGUSAM
The Political and Social Research Application and Research Center (IGUSAM) at Istanbul Gelisim University, which is organizing the event, stands out as a research center that promotes multidisciplinary studies in social sciences and produces data and analysis for policymakers and the media.
The papers to be presented at the symposium are expected to contribute to the academic literature as well as provide recommendations for ensuring regional stability.
An Important Platform for Academia, Diplomacy, and Media
This symposium, hosted by Istanbul Gelisim University, aims to serve as a strong bridge between academia, diplomacy, and the media. The scientific outputs prepared at the end of the event will serve as a valuable source of information for decision-makers and the public.
