The Centre for International Studies at Sciences Po, together with the Consortium of European Symposia on Turkey (CEST), is delighted to announce the 2023 Symposium to be held on November 17-18th, 2023 at Sciences Po in Paris, France. CEST is committed to the study of modern Turkey by bringing together the expertise of leading European research institutions: SciencesPo Paris, Stockholm University, University of Vienna,Universita Ca’Foscari, Duisburg/Essen Universität, L’Orientale Napoli. SUITS' Paul Levin and Jenny White are Director and Vice Director of CEST respectively with Kerem Öktem as the Chair

There has been debate recently, both in the media and academia, around the question of how to qualify the place and role of the hegemonic party in the political field. Has Turkey under the AKP/Justice and Development Party rule become a “state party” or perhaps a “party state”? To what extent do these qualifications make sense, what do they uncover and enlighten - and possibly make invisible? ... More information on http://cest-turkey.org/

The application period is now closed and presenters have been informed. Draft papers are due 15 October

See you in Paris!