LAUSANNE PEACE TREATY

The Center for Eurasian Studies (AVİM) celebrates the 102nd anniversary of the Lausanne Peace Treaty, which paved the way for the establishment of the Republic of Türkiye.

TURKISH LANGUAGE VERSION OF THE BOOK TITLED “12 INTERVIEWS IN 12 MONTHS: TRUTH ABOUT THE ARMENIAN CLAIMS” HAS BEEN PUBLISHED

The Turkish language book titled “12 Ayda 12 Mülakat: Sözde Ermeni Soykırımı Hakkında Hakikat” has been published by Sonçağ Yayıncılık. The book is based on the project initiated by Fatih Özonur (Director of the Turkish-American Security Foundation (TASFO), a US based NGO), and has been edited by Emre Serbest (Deputy Director of TASFO) and Assoc. Prof. Ömer Lütfi Taşçıoğlu. The English language version of this book, titled “12 Interviews in 12 Months: Truth about the Armenian Claims” was published by Serbest Publishing LLC in 2024.

THE 51TH ISSUE OF THE REVIEW OF ARMENIAN STUDIES PUBLISHED

We are pleased to announce the publication of the 51st issue of the Review of Armenian Studies (RAS), marking another significant milestone in our ongoing mission to deliver rigorous, evidence-based scholarship on Armenian and Caucasus affairs. This latest edition emerges at a pivotal juncture for Armenia, as the nation grapples with profound constitutional reforms, shifting geopolitical alliances, and enduring questions of identity and statehood.

ESQ. DR. DENİZ AKÇAY PASSED AWAY

We are deeply saddened to announce that Deniz Akçay, who obtained her Doctorat d’Etat en Droit Public diploma at Nancy-Université in 1982, attained the status of specialist jurist at the Permanent Representation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye at the Council of Europe in 1988, was bestowed with the title of Co-Agent of the Turkish Government by the decision of the Council of Ministers in 1998, and served as the Vice Chair and Chair of the Council of Europe Steering Committee for Human Rights (CDDH) between 2005-2010, has passed away on Monday, 2 January.

THE 77TH ISSUE OF ERMENİ ARAŞTIRMALARI JOURNAL PUBLISHED

We are pleased to meet once again with our esteemed readers, with the 77th issue of the Ermeni Araştırmaları Journal. The 77th issue of the Ermeni Araştırmaları Journal contains one editorial, four research articles, and a book review. We hope that each one of these meticulously prepared studies will contribute to the literature and will be followed with interest.

19 MAY COMMEMORATION OF ATATÜRK, YOUTH AND SPORTS DAY

As the staff of AVİM, we celebrate our 19 May  Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day which symbolizes the resolve of the Turkish Nation to protect its future and the beginning of our War of Liberation under the leadership of Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.

PANEL ON “TURKISH-ARMENIAN RELATIONS: A MULTIFACETED EVALUATION FROM A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE AND ITS CONTEMPORARY REFLECTIONS” HELD IN COLLABORATION WITH TED UNIVERSITY AND AVİM

On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, a panel titled “Turkish-Armenian Relations: A Multifaceted Evaluation from a Historical Perspective and Its Contemporary Reflections” was organized through the collaboration of the Atatürkist Thought Club of TED University and the Center for Eurasian Studies (AVİM).

23 APRIL TURKISH NATIONAL SOVEREIGNTY AND CHILDREN'S DAY

As the staff of the Center for Eurasian Studies (AVİM), we celebrate our 23 April National Sovereignty and Children's Day, the anniversary of the inauguration of the Turkish Grand National Assembly and the day Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Founder of the Republic of Türkiye, dedicated to children.

THE 16TH ISSUE OF THE EURASIAN WORLD JOURNAL PUBLISHED

The 16th Issue of the Eurasian World Journal has been published.

AMBASSADOR (R) ÖMER ZEYTİNOĞLU PASSED AWAY

We are deeply saddened to announce that Ömer Zeytinoğlu, who served as a diplomat in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye between 1968-2007 and in that capacity represented his country as the Republic of Türkiye’s Ambassador to Romania, has passed away on Wednesday, 16 April.

18 MARCH ÇANAKKALE VICTORY AND COMMEMORATION OF MARTYRS DAY

On the occasion of 18 March Çanakkale Victory and Commemoration of Martyrs Day, as the staff of the Center for Eurasian Studies (AVİM), we commemorate with respect and gratitude the great leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, his brothers in arms, our glorious martyrs who lost their lives at Çanakkale, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs personnel, all public employees, and their family members who lost their lives during their assignments abroad as a result of the terror attacks perpetrated by ultranationalist Armenian groups.

THE 33RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE KHOJALY MASSACRE

AVİM commemorates with sorrow the 33rd anniversary of the Khojaly Massacre that was committed by Armenian forces on 26 February 1992 in the city of Khojaly in Karabakh, a region of Azerbaijan that was occupied by Armenia and its affiliated Armenian separatist forces for around 30 years.

PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF NORTHERN CYPRUS TATAR VISITED AVIM

President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Mr. Ersin Tatar visited AVİM today (04.02.2025).

THE PROCEEDINGS BOOK OF THE INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC SYMPOSIUM TITLED “ALBANIAN-TURKISH RELATIONS: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE” HAS BEEN PUBLISHED

The proceedings book of the international scientific symposium titled “Albanian-Turkish Relations: Past, Present and Future”, organized by the Tirana-based ALSAR Foundation, the Tirana Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye, and the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) on 16 November 2023, has been published.

AVİM 2024 ANNUAL REPORT HAS BEEN PUBLISHED

It is a pleasure to present our Annual Report that provides a brief overview of the works and activities of the Center for Eurasian Studies (AVİM) during the year 2024.

SEMINAR TITLED "CONSTRUCTIVE EURASIANISM: FOSTERING COOPERATION THROUGH THINK TANKS IN THE EURASIAN SPACE"

We are pleased to invite you to join our upcoming seminar titled "Constructive Eurasianism: Fostering Cooperation Through Think Tanks in the Eurasian Space," featuring Dr. Teoman Ertuğrul Tulun. This event is scheduled for 16 January 2025 (Thursday), from 13:30 to 15:00 (Türkiye hour)

ANNIVERSARY OF THE PASSING OF THE FOUNDER AND HONORARY PRESIDENT OF AVİM ÖMER ENGİN LÜTEM

As the staff of AVİM, we honor with reverence Ömer Engin Lütem (R. Ambassador), the founder and honorary president of our institution, who passed away on 6 January 2018.

NEW YEAR GREETINGS

The Center for Eurasian Studies (AVİM) wishes you a happy new year!