From Aspiration to Reality: Nuclear Disarmament After the Non-Proliferation Treaty Review

From Aspiration to Reality: Nuclear Disarmament After the Non-Proliferation Treaty Review

GPoT Center’s Deputy Director Dr. Sylvia Tiryaki participated in a one-day conference, organized by the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung and Fundación Alternatives, in Madrid on November 30th, 2012.

The conference was entitled “Challenges for the European Union in a Changing World” aimed at analyzing the role of Europe in the current global context facing the European economic crisis and the rise of new states and non-state actors in the global arena. It addressed questions such as the ways in which Europe can deal with these changes, the perception of the EU by external actors, and what kind of global governance that should be promoted.

Dr. Tiryaki participated as a speaker in the first conference session entitled “Power Shifts: the EU in a Multipolar World”. Other speakers at the event included Josep Borrell, former Minister and former President of the European Parliament (keynote speech); Íñigo Méndez De Vigo y Montojo, Secretary of State for European Affairs of Spain; Members of Parliament of Spain; and representatives from the international think-tank community.

Young Diplomats Forum

Young Diplomats Forum

GPoT Center’s deputy director Sylvia Tiryaki participated as a speaker during the Young Diplomats Forum, organized by the Global Diplomatic Forum 2-6 September at the Delegation of the European Union to Turkey, Ankara.

 

 
Sylvia Tiryaki delivered a speech in the panel EU-Turkey Relations: Opportunities and Challenges, addressing questions of Turkey’s role in the EU enlargement process and Turkey’s EU-accession.

 

Exploring New Opportunities for Reconciliation in Cyprus | Brookings Institute Washington DC

Exploring New Opportunities for Reconciliation in Cyprus | Brookings Institute Washington DC

On 11 June, 2013 Sylvia Tiryaki participated as a panelist at the Brookings Institute’s ‘Exploring New Opportunities for Reconciliation in Cyprus’ roundtable discussion in Washington DC. In attendance were representatives from relevant intergovernmental and governmental organizations such as the US State Department, the media, and universities as well as other NGOs and CSOs.

Turkish-Slovak Business Forum | June 2013

Turkish-Slovak Business Forum | June 2013

On 7 June 2013 Sylvia Tiryaki attended the Turkish-Slovak Business Forum in Istanbul, Turkey. Before the forum she participated in a private meeting session with the Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic Robert Fico. The forum is part of a series of initiatives that aim to further strengthen Turkish and Slovakian political and economic ties.

“Turkish and Norwegian Scholars on the Arab Spring” | Conference

“Turkish and Norwegian Scholars on the Arab Spring” | Conference

On 23 and 24 May 2013 GPoT Center deputy director Sylvia Tiryaki participated at a Norwegian Institute of
International Affairs’ (NUPI) conference entitled “Turkish and Norwegian
Scholars on the Arab Spring”. During her session, Sylvia Tiryaki discussed the lessons that can be
drawn from mediations in Cyprus, the Balkans and the Oslo Process with former
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway, Thorvald Stoltenberg.

The rest of the conference addressed topics such as Turkey’s
ability to function as an example for states in the region and other aspects of
its foreign policy. An important part of the conference’s agenda was to
contribute to an enhanced cooperation between Norway and Turkey, and to
increase contact across the borders.

Energy in the Eastern Mediterranean: Can it Facilitate Dispute Resolution?

Energy in the Eastern Mediterranean: Can it Facilitate Dispute Resolution?

On 13 May 2013 Sylvia Tiryaki moderated a panel entitled “Energy and Improvements in Turkey-Israel Relations” which was part of the larger conference “Energy in the Eastern Mediterranean: Can it Facilitate Dispute Resolution?”.
 
The conference, organized by the Centre for Economics and Foreign Policy Studies (EDAM) and Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES), covered topics such as energy, Israel, Cyprus and the way forward for the region.

The Formation of the World Disability Union | 6-7 April 2013

The Formation of the World Disability Union | 6-7 April 2013

(Sylvia Tiryaki and Mensur Akgün
Participating in the Formation of the World Disability Union)
On 6-7 April, 2013 the World Disability Union (WDU) was formed by its first General Assembly session in Istanbul, Turkey. The aim of the Assembly was to elect members to the Union’s newly formed organs and expert committees.
 
More than 200 delegates from 70 different countries attended with opening speeches made by the Foreign Affairs minister of Turkey, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Davutoğlu, the Family and Social Affairs Minister of Turkey, Fatma Sahin, the WDF&WDU Vice President, Necdet Özturk, and the WDF&WDU President Metin Senturk, among others.
 
Sylvia Tiryaki participated in the 2-day event as the Vice President of the Election Council. The Assembly successfully formed the necessary organs and committees and filled them with members to carry out their mandates.
 
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More information about the 1st General Assembly of the World Disability Union and the World Disability Foundation can be accessed here.

For the program of the Assembly click here.

UN Alliance of Civilizations: 5th Global Forum, Vienna 2013

UN Alliance of Civilizations: 5th Global Forum, Vienna 2013

(Left to right: Jorge Sampaio, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Michael Spindelegger and Ban Ki-moon)

On February 27-28, 2013 Sylvia Tiryaki participated in the United Nations Alliance of Civilization’s (UNAOC) 5th conference in Vienna, Austria. The forum, which focused on the promotion of responsible leadership in diversity and dialogue, brought together decision-makers and experts from all around the world. Participants included his Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, 
José Manuel García-Margallo y Marfil, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Michael Spindelegger, Ban Ki-moon, Vuk Jeremic, Jorge Sampaio and Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, among others. During the two-day conference current global issues such as Syria, Mali, Israel-Palestine, and the future of sustainable development were discussed. At the conclusion of the Conference, a document entitled the Vienna Declaration was compiled out of the Conference’s proceedings.

In 2009 GPoT Center, along with Ecole Normale Supérieure (ENS) organized a conference in Paris entitled “Alliance of Civilizations and Union for Mediterranean Region: Two Compatible or Concurrent Processes?”. For further information click here to access a summary of the proceedings.
Also in 2009, UNAOC held the İstanbul Forum, which can be accessed here.

(Secretary General of the UN: Ban Ki-moon)

Mediation in the Mediterranean: Developing Capacities and Synergies

Mediation in the Mediterranean: Developing Capacities and Synergies

Dr. Sylvia Tiryaki, Deputy Director at GPoT Center, attended the first of two seminars as part of the United Nations Group of Friends of Mediation Spanish-Moroccan Initiative. The seminar, entitled “Mediation in the Mediterranean: Developing Capacities and Synergies” took place in Madrid 11-12 February 2013.

The Spanish-Moroccan initiative on Mediation in the Mediterranean aims to give support to the UN efforts to strengthen the role of mediation in conflict resolution. The initial seminar, organized by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairstogether with Cooperation and the Toledo International Centre for Peace (CITpax) in Madrid, invited representatives from various international institutions, non-governmental organizations, academia, and experts on mediation, in total from 26 countries. The seminar engaged with questions about the ways in which mediation capacities can be enhanced in the Mediterranean, such as through increased cooperation at an international, regional, and local level.

Dr. Tiryaki participated as a speaker during the seminar’s second session on the role of national and local mediation actors and their capacity of coordination with others. The session addressed questions of the salient needs for local mediators today and the most effective way of developing their capacities, and the best mechanisms for cooperation between local and other levels of mediation during different phases of a conflict.

Mediation in the Mediterranean: Developing Capacities and Synergies

Mediation in the Mediterranean: Developing Capacities and Synergies

Dr. Sylvia Tiryaki, Deputy Director at GPoT Center, attended the first of two seminars as part of the United Nations Group of Friends of Mediation Spanish-Moroccan Initiative. The seminar, entitled “Mediation in the Mediterranean: Developing Capacities and Synergies” took place in Madrid 11-12 February 2013.

The Spanish-Moroccan initiative on Mediation in the Mediterranean aims to give support to the UN efforts to strengthen the role of mediation in conflict resolution. The initial seminar, organized by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairstogether with Cooperation and the Toledo International Centre for Peace (CITpax) in Madrid, invited representatives from various international institutions, non-governmental organizations, academia, and experts on mediation, in total from 26 countries. The seminar engaged with questions about the ways in which mediation capacities can be enhanced in the Mediterranean, such as through increased cooperation at an international, regional, and local level.

Dr. Tiryaki participated as a speaker during the seminar’s second session on the role of national and local mediation actors and their capacity of coordination with others. The session addressed questions of the salient needs for local mediators today and the most effective way of developing their capacities, and the best mechanisms for cooperation between local and other levels of mediation during different phases of a conflict.