Contemporary Israeli-Turkish Relations in Comparative Perspective

The event introduced a multi-dimensional comparative perspective on the Israeli-Turkish relations and provides comparative analyses from both Israeli and Turkish contributors. The panel will focus on the issues of state politics and ideology, leadership nationhood, economy, tourism, regional politics and energy relations in Israel and Turkey.

The event marked the launch of Ayşegül Sever and Orna Almog’s co-edited book ‘Contemporary Israeli–Turkish Relations in Comparative Perspective’. The book explores the Israeli-Turkish relations in the 2000s from a multidimensional perspective providing a comparative analysis on the subjects of politics, ideology, civil society, identity, energy, and economic relations. The contributors from both countries offer insights on the complex situation in the Middle East which is important for the understanding of the contemporary region.

Event recorded 16 May 2019.

Orna Almog is a graduate of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and has received her Ph.D. from the London School of Economics and Political Science, International History Department. Her main expertise is Israeli foreign policy: the Arab–Israeli conflict and conflict resolution. She is co-editor of the book Contemporary Israeli–Turkish Relations in Comparative Perspective.

James Ker-Lindsay is Visiting Professor at 杏吧论坛E-Research on South East Europe at the European Institute, London School of Economics. He has written extensively on conflict, peace and security in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Ayşegül Sever is a Professor of International Relations at Marmara University in Turkey. Currently, she is a Visiting Professor at 杏吧论坛 IDEAS. Her areas of interest include International Politics of the Middle East, Turkish Foreign Policy, Cold War History and Regionalism. She is co-editor of the book Contemporary Israeli–Turkish Relations in Comparative Perspective.

Katerina Dalacoura is Associate Professor in International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Her latest research focuses on the role of culture and civilization in International Relations with special reference to Turkey.