Future of Europe: Reflections from Türkiye

Üstün Ç., Şenyuva Ö.

ANKARA AVRUPA CALISMALARI DERGISI-ANKARA REVIEW OF EUROPEAN STUDIES, cilt.23, sa.özel sayı, ss.1-12, 2024 (ESCI)

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This special issue delves into the complex challenges confronting the EU and its
member states, offering a meticulous examination of Europe's future. Focusing on
security policies, regional relations, energy strategies, digital transformation, and the
societal impacts of populism, particularly in the realms of social policies and gender
equality, it explores potential future scenarios for the integration project. The
motivation behind this issue is twofold. Firstly, despite Türkiye’s pivotal role in the
EU's strategic future, its direct involvement in discussions about Europe's prospects
has been notably absent. This oversight ignores Türkiye’s unique position as a crucial
actor in the EU's future, regardless of its potential accession. Secondly, the interest
in the EU and Europe within Turkish academia extends beyond the accession process
and EU-Türkiye relations. European Studies, as an interdisciplinary field, has gained
momentum, reflecting Türkiye’s long-standing engagement with the study of the
West's social and political aspects. This special issue aims to provide perspectives
from Türkiye on themes crucial to Europe's unfolding future, envisioning a
cooperative landscape that addresses critical challenges, with Türkiye as an integral
part.