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On the Day of the Republic, Türkiye Stands at a Crossroads
Essay by Emre Erdoğan, professor and CO3-associated researcher at İstanbul Bilgi University. On the 29th of October, as Türkiye celebrates the 102nd day of the Republic of Türkiye, it is timelier than ever to reflect on its accomplishments and the significant challenges it faces. Established in 1923 from the remnants of an empire, the Republic was built on a bold promise: a unified nation of citizens, equal under the law, committed to secular modernization, and bound by a sh
Oct 24, 2025
CO3 Launches New Podcast – Episode 1 with Dr. Anna Björk
CO3 has launched its very own podcast. The podcast is available on Spotify In this first episode, Dr. Anna Björk , Leading Researcher and...
Aug 26, 2025
Social Contracts are Changing as Europe is Evolving
At CO3, researchers from all over Europe are exploring social contracts — often understood as the foundational agreement between citizens...
May 13, 2025
Book talk on Politicisation, Democratisation and EU Identity by author Claudia Wiesner, Vice Dean for Research and International Affairs, Jean Monnet Chair
What is it that unites the European Union as a polity? Why is it necessary to democratise the EU? Can EU politicisation help...
Apr 17, 2025
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