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On 13 June 2026, the Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) hosted a roundtable meeting in Istanbul to explore the legal, political, and societal dimensions of disarmament,… Read More »DPI Roundtable – “A New Phase in Peacebuilding: Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) and the Legal Framework in Light of the Commission Report” 13 June 2026.

As the Democratic Progress Institute, we mourn the passing of Kadir İnanır, one of the greatest masters of Turkish cinema and, more than that, an… Read More »Kadir İnanır (1949-2026)

On 8 November 2025, the Democratic Progress Institute (DPI), in collaboration with the Diyarbakır Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DTSO), organised a meeting in Istanbul… Read More »DPI & DTSO EVENT, THE IMPORTANCE OF LANGUAGE AND THE ROLE OF MEDIA IN PEACE PROCESSES, 8 NOVEMBER 2025, ISTANBUL

The Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) held a comparative study visit in Dublin, bringing together a delegation from the National Solidarity, Brotherhood and Democracy Commission. The… Read More »DPI DELEGATION VISIT TO DUBLIN, 31 OCTOBER – 2 NOVEMBER 2025, DUBLIN

 31 Ekim – 02 Kasım tarihlerinde Dublin’de düzenlenecek toplantımızla ilgili medyada yer alan haberler dolayısıyla aşağıdaki açıklamanın yapılmasına gerek duyulmuştur. Demokratik Gelişim Enstitüsü (DPI) kurulduğu… Read More »DPI DUBLİN TOPLANTISI HAKKINDA AÇIKLAMA

In light of recent media reports concerning our upcoming meeting in Dublin from 31 October to 2 November, we find it necessary to issue the… Read More »STATEMENT REGARDING THE DPI DUBLIN MEETING

On 11 October 2025, the Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) held a meeting in Ankara, titled ‘The Role of Civil Society in Peacebuilding’. The event brought… Read More »DPI ROUNDTABLE, THE ROLE OF CIVIL SOCIETY IN PEACEBUILDING,ANKARA, 11 OCTOBER 2025

At the 10th Session of the Inter-Parliamentary Commission on National Solidarity, Fraternity and Democracy, nine academics specialising in conflict resolution and peacebuilding delivered presentations to… Read More »DPI Council of Experts Members Share Insights at the Inter-Parliamentary Commission on National Solidarity, Fraternity and Democracy

On August 20th, the Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) and the Mediterranean Women Mediators Network (MWMN) Turkey Group held an event in Istanbul, titled ‘Mechanisms that… Read More »DPI & MWMN INTERACTIVE SEMINAR, WOMEN’S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE NEW PEACE PROCESS IN TURKEY, 20 AUGUST 2025, ISTANBUL  

On 11 June, the Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) hosted a roundtable discussion in Istanbul titled “The Role of Women in Conflict Resolution”, hosted by the… Read More »DPI PEACE TABLE, THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION, CO-HOSTED BY THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE NETHERLANDS AND SWITZERLAND, 11 JUNE 2025, ISTANBUL

On April 30th, the Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) and the Diyarbakır Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DTSO) co-organised the event “The Role of Business in Conflict… Read More »DPI PEACE TABLE, THE ROLE OF BUSINESS IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION, A DTSO&DPI EVENT, DIYARBAKIR, 29 APRIL – 1 MAY 2025

The statement released by Ocalan, on 27 February 2025 is a crucial step towards peace, reconciliation, the resolution of the Kurdish issue, as well as… Read More »DPI’s Statement Regarding the Recent Developments in Turkey

DPI and Ekopolitik organized an event titled “From Divergence to Reconciliation: Sustaining and Strengthening Democracy” in Istanbul on 11 January. A diverse group of politicians,… Read More »“From Divergence to Reconciliation: Sustaining and Strengthening Democracy”, in collaboration with Ekopolitik, Istanbul, 11 January 2025.

From 10–12 December 2024, the Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) hosted an International Conflict Resolution Event (ICRE) in Geneva, Switzerland, bringing together civil society representatives, academics, and… Read More »Recent Developments in Turkey: Implications for Conflict Resolution and Democratisation, International Conflict Resolution Event (ICRE), Geneva, Switzerland, 10-12 December 2024

On October 21, 2024, the Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) organised an interactive seminar at the Finnish Embassy, focusing on the role of civil society in… Read More »The Role of Civil Society in Countering Polarisation, DPI Interactive Seminar, Hosted by the Embassy of Finland in Ankara, 21 October 2024

This small-scale, in-depth brainstorming seminar convened experts and stakeholders to assess recent political changes in Türkiye and consider their implications for conflict resolution. The event… Read More »Interactive Seminar – The Future of Conflict Resolution in Türkiye (Istanbul, October 19, 2024)

On July 31, DPI held an online event titled “Implication of the Constitutional Debates on the Political Sphere in Turkey” with political commentator and writer… Read More »Implication of the Constitutional Debates on the Political Sphere in Turkey, 31 July 2024, Online

On June 13, the Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) held a reverse ICRE titled Peace Dividends: Role of Business in Conflict Resolution in Ankara. Hosted by the Finnish… Read More »DPI REVERSE INTERNATIONAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION EXCHANGE, Peace Dividends: Role of Business in Conflict Resolution, 13 June 2024, Ankara, hosted by the Finnish Embassy

Held at Bilkent University, this seminar engaged young participants in discussions about how Türkiye’s youth perceive peace, conflict, and the ongoing refugee crisis. The group… Read More »Interactive Seminar – Youth Perception of Peace in Türkiye Today (Ankara, April 2–3, 2024)

Hosted by the Swiss Embassy in Ankara and co-organised with DPI, this Peace Table brought together women leaders, policymakers, academics, civil society actors, and legal… Read More »Peace Table – Women in Peacemaking: UNSC Resolution 1325 and Women’s Meaningful Participation in Conflict Resolution (Online, March 13, 2024)

On 6 March 2024, DPI hosted an in-person assessment in London titled The Current Situation in Northern Syria: Implications for the Region. The event’s keynote speaker… Read More »DPI ASSESSMENT MEETING – THE CURRENT SITUATION IN NORTHERN SYRIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE REGION, 6 MARCH 2024, LONDON

On 26 February 2024, DPI hosted an online Peace Table titled New Political Balances in Türkiye: Opportunities for Conflict Resolution. During this Peace Table, writer and… Read More »DPI ONLINE PEACE TABLE – NEW POLITICAL BALANCES IN TÜRKIYE: OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONFLICT RESOLUTION, 26 FEBRUARY 2024

DPI hosted its first event of 2024 on 24 January, titled Navigating the Political Landscape: An Analysis of the Upcoming Elections and their Impact on Conflict… Read More »DPI ONLINE ASSESSMENT MEETING – NAVIGATING THE POLITICAL LANDSCAPE: AN ANALYSIS OF THE UPCOMING ELECTIONS AND THEIR IMPACT ON CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN TÜRKIYE, 24 JANUARY 2024

On 14 December 2023, DPI hosted an online Peace Table titled “Looking Ahead: Where is Turkey Heading? – A Discussion on the Upcoming Local Elections… Read More »DPI Peace Table, Looking Ahead: Where is Turkey Heading? – A Discussion on the Upcoming Local Elections and Opportunities & Obstacles for Conflict Resolution in Turkey, 14 December 2023

From November 23rd to the 25th 2023 DPI hosted an International Conflict Resolution Exchange (ICRE) in London titled “Role of Business in Peacebuilding” in cooperation with… Read More »DPI International Conflict Resolution Exchange, Role of Business in Peacebuilding, London, 23-25 November 2023

With the upcoming 100th anniversary of the Republic upcoming, the conversation around a new constitution in Turkey has taken central state. As such, DPI hosted… Read More »DPI Peace Table – ‘Turkey’s Search for a New Constitution’ 30 September 2023

DPI held an online Assessment Meeting on September 25 titled How to Build on Common Interests: Current Situation in Turkey and Opportunities for Conflict Resolution. In this event,… Read More »DPI Online Assessment Meeting- ‘How to Build on Common Interests: Current Situation in Turkey and Opportunities for Conflict ResolutionDPI Online Assessment ‘ 25 September 2023

This interactive seminar provided a rare and valuable space for young researchers, civil society actors, journalists, and analysts to explore how Türkiye’s youth view the… Read More »Interactive Seminar: Youth’s Perspective on Conflict Resolution in Post-Election Türkiye (8 July 2023, Istanbul)

Held in Istanbul, this in-person assessment brought together DPI’s network of experts, political figures, academics, and civil society leaders to evaluate Türkiye’s post-election trajectory. The… Read More »Looking Ahead: Implications of the Elections on Conflict Resolution in Türkiye (8 July 2023, Istanbul)

This online roundtable gathered DPI’s Türkiye-based Council of Experts to conduct a focused analysis of the post-election environment. Participants examined the composition of the new… Read More »Peace Table, The Implications of the 2023 Elections on Conflict Resolution in Türkiye: A Conversation with Türkiye-Based DPI Council of Experts (9 June 2023, Online)

This Peace Table gathered prominent political analysts, journalists, polling experts, academics, and civil society representatives to examine the complex dynamics shaping Türkiye’s political landscape ahead… Read More »Peace Table, Political Dynamics in Türkiye Towards the Elections and Opportunities for Peace (26 April 2023, Online)

Co-hosted by DPI and the Irish Embassy in Ankara, this Peace Table brought together a remarkable group of women from across Türkiye’s political, diplomatic, legal,… Read More »Peace Table, Women in Peacemaking – Policymakers, Peacekeepers, Facilitators, and Mediators (23 March 2023, Ankara)

This opening assessment of the year brought together political analyst Ali Bayramoğlu and a diverse audience of politicians, academics, civil society members, and international experts.… Read More »Assessment Meeting, Political Dynamics in Türkiye Ahead of the 2023 General Elections, 23 January 2023 (Online)

The Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) held a series of assessment meetings and evaluated its work in Turkey between November 13 and November 20. The DPI… Read More »DPI VISIT To Turkey November 13-20 2022

On 14 November, DPI hosted an interactive seminar with media representatives, providing a space for participants to reflect on how to apply lessons from DPI’s… Read More »Interactive Seminar, Media Representatives Seminar: ‘Constructive Dialogue and Reflecting on Tangible Steps’, Istanbul, 14 November 2022

DPI held a second interactive seminar on 19 October 2022 in Diyarbakır, bringing together women from diverse backgrounds — many traditionally excluded from political conversations… Read More »Interactive Seminar, Women Seminar: ‘Constructive Dialogue and Reflecting on Tangible Steps’ Diyarbakır, 19 October 2022

On 17 October 2022, DPI held its first interactive seminar in Istanbul, focusing on the role of civil society actors in supporting progress and peace… Read More »Interactive Seminar, Civil Society Seminar: ‘Constructive Dialogue and Reflecting on Tangible Steps’ Istanbul, 17 October 2022

From 16–18 October, DPI hosted a peace table in Istanbul in collaboration with the Irish Embassy in Ankara and the Istanbul Bilgi University Centre for… Read More »Peace Table, Youth Voicing Peace, Istanbul, 16-18 October 2022

From 23–25 September, DPI hosted the third and fourth sessions of its Conflict Resolution and Constitution-Making series in Istanbul. The peace table brought together academics,… Read More »Peace Table, Conflict Resolution and Constitution-Making in Turkey III: ‘Constitutional Priorities in the Kurdish Case and Confidence-Building Steps in Constitution-Making Processes’,  Istanbul, 23-25 September 2022

DPI held an online meeting with its Council of Experts to examine Turkey’s political dynamics ahead of the 2023 general elections. Participants — including columnists,… Read More »Peace Table, Political Dynamics in Turkey towards 2023 General Elections Online, 22 August 2022

Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) held its third meeting titled ‘Dividends of Peace for the Region’ in collaboration with the Diyarbakır Chamber of Commerce and Industry… Read More »ICRE, Mapping Dividends of Peace in Turkey: Dividends of Peace from a Regional Perspective, 29-31 July 2022, Van

DPI concluded its assessment series for the year with an online meeting featuring political analyst and scholar Galip Dalay. The session reviewed Turkey’s domestic and… Read More »Assessment Meeting with Galip Dalay, ‘Current Situation in Turkey in the Context of Conflict Resolution’, Online, 30 June 2022

As part of its Conflict Resolution and Constitution-Making in Turkey series, DPI held a peace table focused on the evolution of Turkey’s political system and its impact… Read More »Peace Table, Conflict Resolution and Constitution-Making in Turkey II: ‘Peace and Counterbalancing the Ruling Power in Turkey’ Istanbul, 28-31 June 2022

Journalist Cansu Çamlıbel gave an analysis of the Current Situation in Turkey. Çamlıbel analysed the evolving alliances, the government’s hardened Kurdish policies, and the limited space… Read More »Assessment Meeting with Cansu Çamlıbel, ‘Current Situation in Turkey and Political Dynamics Towards General Elections’, London, 27 May 2022

From 21–23 April, DPI held its first International Conflict Resolution Exchange event in Diyarbakır, in collaboration with the Diyarbakir Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DTSO),… Read More »ICRE, Shared economic interests as the base for peace, Diyarbakır, 21-23 April 2022

As part of its cultural assessment series, DPI held meetings with actor and director Ahmet Mümtaz Taylan to explore how arts and culture can contribute… Read More »Assessment Meeting with Ahmet Mümtaz Taylan, ‘Mapping a Cultural Repertoire of Peace in Turkey’, London and Dublin, 29 and 31 March 2022

Activist and founder of the Equality, Justice and Women Platform (SES), Gülseren Onanç, joined DPI in London to assess the current political situation in Turkey… Read More »Assessment Meeting with Gülseren Onanç, ‘The Current Situation in Turkey’, London, 14 March 2022

On 5 March 2022 , DPI held an in-person roundtable event entitled ‘Women Voicing Peace’ in collaboration with Istanbul Bilgi University’s Centre for Conflict Resolution… Read More »Women Voicing Peace

On 21 February 2022, DPI held an in-person roundtable event entitled ‘Incrementalist Constitution-Making in Polarised Societies: The Turkish Case’ in Istanbul. The event was the… Read More »Constitution Making and Conflict Resolution in Turkey – Incrementalist Constitution-Making in Polarised Societies: The Turkish Case

In Dublin, DPI met with journalist and TV presenter Nagehan Alçı to explore Turkey’s current political and media landscape. Alçı shared her expert perspective on… Read More »Assessment Meeting with Nagehan Alçı, ‘The Current Situation in Turkey’, Dublin, 1-3 February 2022

DPI hosted a detailed assessment meeting in London with Mehmet Kaya, Chairman of the Diyarbakır Chamber of Industry and Commerce, to evaluate Turkey’s pressing economic… Read More »Assessment Meeting with Mehmet Kaya, ‘The Current Economic Situation in Turkey’ London, 27-29 January 2022

From 3 to 6 December, DPI held a comparative study visit entitled ‘Civil Society’s Priorities for Peace: A Lesson Sharing Visit’ in Dublin, Ireland. The… Read More »DPI Comparative Study Visit, ‘Civil Society’s Priorities for Peace: A Lesson Sharing Visit’, Dublin, 3 – 6 December 2021

We are delighted to announce that Prof Dr Aşkın Asan has been appointed as the new Ambassador of Turkey to the Republic of Indonesia. Prof… Read More »DPI’s Council of Expert Member, Prof Dr Aşkın Asan, Appointed Ambassador of Turkey to the Republic of Indonesia

On 27 October, DPI held an online roundtable meeting on ‘Digital Citizenship: Opportunities and Challenges for Peace and Democratisation in Turkey’ in collaboration with Oxford… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable, ‘Digital Citizenship: Opportunities and Challenges for Peace and Democratisation in Turkey’, 27 October 2021

On 29 September, DPI ran an online assessment meeting entitled ‘The Military – Government Relationship in Turkey’. The meeting was designed to provide an open… Read More »DPI Online Assessment Meeting: The Military – Government Relationship in Turkey 29 September 2021

On 11 September, DPI held its first person event since the pandemic. The roundtable called ‘Youth’s Peace Memory & Vision in Turkey II’ was held… Read More »DPI Roundtable Meeting, ‘Youth’s Peace Memory & Vision in Turkey II’, Istanbul, 11 September 2021

On 23 August, DPI held an online assessment meeting entitled ‘Dividends of Peace in Turkey: What would change in Turkey’s Economy if the Kurdish Issue… Read More »DPI Online Assessment Meeting ‘Dividends of Peace in Turkey: What would change in Turkey’s Economy if the Kurdish Issue was Resolved?’, 23 August 2021

DPI held an online roundtable entitled ‘The Legal Basis for Peace: Constitution Making in Polarised Societies’ on 10 August. The online roundtable is  part of a… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable Meeting, ‘The Legal Basis for Peace: Constitution Making in Polarised Societies’, 10 August 2021

On July 16, DPI held an online assessment meeting entitled ‘Constitution Making Process in Polarised Societies’ with Fazıl Hüsnü Erdem, professor of constitutional law at… Read More »DPI Online Assessment Meeting, ‘Constitution Making Process in Polarised Societies’, 16 July 2021

On 24 June, DPI held an online assessment meeting entitled ‘The Current Situation In Turkey: Potential Implications On A Possible Peace Process’. The meeting brought… Read More »DPI ONLINE ASSESSMENT MEETING ‘THE CURRENT SITUATION IN TURKEY: POTENTIAL IMPLICATIONS ON A POSSIBLE PEACE PROCESS’, 24 JUNE 2021

DPI held an online roundtable entitled ‘Youth’s Peace Memory & Vision in Turkey’ on 23 June 2021. This meeting was part of DPI’s planned series focusing… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable Meeting, ‘Youth’s Peace Memory & Vision in Turkey, 23 June 2021

On 6 May, DPI held an online assessment meeting entitled ‘Turkey and The Kurdish Issue: Geopolitics and The Possibility of a New Initiative’. The meeting… Read More »DPI Online Assessment Meeting ‘Turkey and The Kurdish Issue: Geopolitics and The Possibility of a New Initiative’, 6 May 2021

On 29 April, DPI ran an online roundtable meeting entitled ‘The dividends of peace and the cost of the conflict in Turkey: A Regional Perspective’,… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable Meeting, ‘The Dividends of Peace and the Cost of the Conflict in Turkey: A Regional Perspective’, 29 April 2021

On 5 March, DPI ran an online comparative study event entitled ‘Celebrating Women’s Participation in Peace and Conflict Resolution: Overcoming Challenges and Putting Peace Back on… Read More »DPI Online Comparative Study Event: ‘Celebrating Women’s Participation in Peace and Conflict Resolution: Overcoming Challenges and Putting Peace Back on the Agenda’, 5 March 2021

On 16 February 2021, DPI held an online brainstorming roundtable meeting to evaluate and discuss DPI’s potential steps forward, relevant methods and topics available in… Read More »DPI Online Brainstorming Roundtable Meeting, 16 February 2021

On 26 November, DPI held its second online comparative study event on the Northern Ireland experience. This planned event focused on important aspects of the… Read More »DPI Online Comparative Study Event: ‘Overcoming Challenges During Difficult Times in Conflict Resolution: The Northern Ireland Experience II’

On 21st October, DPI ran an online comparative study event entitled Overcoming Challenges During Difficult Times in Conflict Resolution: The Northern Ireland Experience. This activity… Read More »DPI Online Comparative Study Event: ‘Overcoming Challenges During Difficult Times in Conflict Resolution: The Northern Ireland Experience’,

On 13 October 2020, DPI hosted the sixth in its series of roundtable meetings engaging political parties from Turkey. Entitled ‘Opposition’s Perspective on the political,… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable ‘Opposition’s Perspective on the political, social and economic effects of COVID-19 in Turkey’ with Ali Babacan, President of Democratic and Progress Party (DEVA)

On 16 September, DPI held an online roundtable meeting entitled ‘Opposition’s Perspective on the political, social and economic effects of COVID-19 in Turkey’ with Kemal… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable Meeting, ‘Opposition’s Perspective on the political, social and economic effects of COVID-19 in Turkey’ with Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, President, Republican People’s Party (CHP), 17 September 2020

On 17 August, DPI held an online roundtable meeting entitled ‘Current Situation in Turkey: The Role of Local Government Leaders in Responding to COVID-19 &… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable Meeting, ‘Current Situation in Turkey: The Role of Local Government Leaders in Responding to COVID-19 & their Post-Pandemic Strategy’ with Ayhan Bilgen, co-Mayor of Kars, 17 August 2020

On 6 July 2020, DPI held its fourth online roundtable in its series of meetings with different political party representatives from Turkey. Entitled ‘Opposition’s Perspective… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable ‘Opposition’s Perspective on the political, social and economic effects of COVID-19 in Turkey’ with Ahmet Davutoğlu, President of Future Party, 6 July 2020

On 15 July 2016, a diverse group of women met in Ankara for DPI’s roundtable meeting exploring women’s participation in peace and resolution processes. Despite… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable, ‘The Role of Women in Conflict Resolution’, 15 July 2020

On 26 June 2020, DPI held a roundtable entitled, ‘Evaluating DPI’s 2020 Program: In conversation with DPI’s Turkey based Council of Experts’. This was the… Read More »DPI Roundtable Meeting. ‘Evaluating DPI’s 2020 Program: In conversation with DPI’s Turkey based Council of Experts’, 26 June 2020

DPI held an online roundtable entitled ‘Opposition’s Perspective on the political, social and economic effects of COVID-19 in Turkey’ on 11 June. This was the… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable, ‘Opposition’s Perspective on the political, social and economic effects of COVID-19 in Turkey’ with Temel Karamollaoğlu, Leader of Saadet Party, 11 June 2020

On 2 June, DPI hosted an online roundtable meeting entitled ‘Current Situation in Turkey: The Role of Local Government Leaders in Responding to COVID-19 &… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable Meeting, ‘Current Situation in Turkey: The Role of Local Government Leaders in Responding to COVID-19 & their Post-Pandemic Strategy’ with Fatma Şahin, Mayor of Gaziantep, 2 June 2020

In the afternoon of 27th May, DPI hosted another online roundtable meeting where, for the first time, we examined the economic impact of Covid-19 on… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable Meeting, ‘The Impact of Covid-19 on the Global and Turkish Economy: examining the challenges and opportunities of this impact on peace and democratisation processes’, 27 May 2020

This online Roundtable took place on the 15th May and constituted the second in a new series of DPI activities focused on the role of… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable Meeting, ‘Peace and Technology Series: Exploring the Opportunities and Growing Impact of Emerging Technologies on Peace and Conflict Resolution Processes’, 15 May 2020

It is a deep sadness for all of us at the DPI to have lost our dear friend and colleague David Petrasek, who died in… Read More »David Petrasek

On 11th May 2020, DPI staff met virtually with its Turkey-based members of the Council of Experts to conduct a brainstorming meeting to look at… Read More »DPI Brainstorming Meeting with Turkey-based Council of Expert Members

DPI held an online roundtable on 6 May, entitled ‘Opposition’s Perspective on the political, social and economic effects of COVID-19 in Turkey’. This meeting was… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable ‘Opposition’s Perspective on the political, social and economic effects of COVID-19 in Turkey’ with Pervin Buldan, Co-Chair of HDP, 6 May 2020

DPI held an online roundtable on 27 April entitled ‘Current Situation in Turkey: Government Perspective and Future Vision’. The roundtable was the first in our… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable on ‘Current Situation in Turkey: Government Perspective and Future Vision’, 27 April 2020

DPI held an online roundtable on the 17th of April 2020 entitled ‘Civil Society Actors in Turkey: Keeping the Dialogue Alive During Challenging Times’. This… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable Meeting , ‘Civil Society Actors in Turkey: Keeping the Dialogue Alive During Challenging Times’ 17 April 2020

DPI will be holding a series of online meetings with political parties in Turkey, including AK Party, CHP, DEVA Party, Future Party and HDP, to… Read More »DPI Online Roundtables with Political Parties in Turkey

As DPI, we would like to provide you with an update on the effect that Covid 19 outbreak is having on our work, and the… Read More »Covid-19 Update

This Roundtable, which took place on the 9th of April 2020, was the first in our new series of Online events. Due to the health… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable Meeting, ‘Peace and Technology Series: Exploring the Opportunities and Growing Impact of Emerging Technologies on Peace and Conflict Resolution Processes’, 9 April 2020

On 29th of February 2020, Democratic Progress Institute held a planned Roundtable meeting in Istanbul with a diverse group female participants from different regions and… Read More »DPI Roundtable Meeting, ‘The Role of Women in Conflict Resolution: Reflections on the Turkish Experience III’, Istanbul, 29 February 2020

On 15 February 2020, Democratic Progress Institute held a Roundtable meeting in Istanbul with a group of diverse young people from across Turkey’s many constituencies.… Read More »DPI Roundtable Meeting,’ Youth Engagement in Conflict Resolution Processes: Lessons Learnt from the Turkish Experience with the WPC’, Istanbul, 15 February 2020

From Monday 9 December to Friday 13 December, DPI held a Comparative Study Visit as part of its youth engagement series and following on from… Read More »DPI Comparative Study Visit: ‘Youth Engagement in Conflict Resolution Processes’, Edinburgh, 9-13 December 2019

On 26 November 2019, DPI held a roundtable meeting in Tirana. Due to the earthquake that occurred on 26 November in Tirana, the meetings were… Read More »Roundtable: Review Of 2019, Tirana, 25th-28th November 2019

On 25 September 2019, Democratic Progress Institute held a reverse Comparative Study Visit meeting in Istanbul with a group of diverse, committed and influential journalists,… Read More »The Role of the Media in Conflict Resolution: Reflections on the Turkish Experience: DPI Reverse Comparative Study Visit, Istanbul, 24-26 September 2019

On 21 September 2019, on the day of World Peace Day, DPI held a roundtable meeting on ‘Supporting inclusive dialogue at a challenging time in… Read More »DPI Roundtable Meeting on Supporting Inclusive Dialogue at a Challenging Time in Turkey, London, 21 September 2019

Between 3rd and 8th of September 2019, DPI carried out a comparative study visit (CSV) in conjunction with The School of Religion, Trinity College Dublin… Read More »DPI Comparative Study Visit: The Role of Religious Leaders in Peace and Reconciliation, Dublin & Belfast, 3-8 September 2019

As part of DPI’s focus on sustaining dialogue and maintaining efforts to build peace, DPI organised a Comparative Study Visit (CSV) to London during 29-31… Read More »The Role of Women in Conflict Resolution: Reflections on the Turkish Experience: DPI Comparative Study Visit, London, 29-31 August 2019

On 9-12th July 2019, Democratic Progress Institute held a roundtable meeting in Brussels with many former members of Turkey’s Wise Persons’ Committee. Kerim Yildiz, CEO… Read More »DPI Roundtable Meeting, ‘Lessons Learned from the WPC Experience: Challenges and Opportunities’, Brussels, 9-12 July 2019

Between the 9th and 16th of June 2019, DPI carried out a comparative study visit (CSV) in partnership with South African-based organisation In Transformation Initiative… Read More »DPI Comparative Study Visit to South Africa, 9-16 June 2019

On 3-7 March, DPI carried out the latest in its series of youth engagement activities, this time a comparative study visit entitled ‘Youth Engagement in… Read More »Comparative Study Visit: Youth Engagement in Conflict Resolution Processes. London & Cardiff, 3-7 March, 2019

On 9th March 2019, in a follow up to DPI’s August 2018 Youth engagement in conflict resolution processes CSV to Dublin and Belfast, the participants… Read More »Follow Up: Youth engagement in conflict resolution processes CSV

On 3-7 March, DPI carried out the latest in its series of youth engagement activities, this time a comparative study visit entitled ‘Youth Engagement in… Read More »DPI Comparative Study Visit ‘Youth engagement in conflict resolution processes’ – London & Cardiff, 3-7 March 2019

DPI held its first activity of 2019 on 8-10th January. Entitled ‘Peace and the Economy’, this roundtable meeting was organised in cooperation with the London… Read More »DPI Roundtable: ‘Peace and the Economy’, 8-10 January 2019 in London

On 18 December 2018, DPI held a roundtable meeting on ‘The role of Women in Conflict Resolution: Reflecting on the Turkish experience’ as part of… Read More »DPI Roundtable: ‘The Role of Women in Conflict Resolution: Reflections on the Turkish Experience’, 18 December in Istanbul

From 22-24 November 2018, DPI held a roundtable meeting, as planned, with former members of Turkey’s Wise Person’s Committee (WPC) to reflect on the Turkish… Read More »DPI Roundtable: Lessons learnt from the Turkish Solution Process – Rethinking the Wise Person’s Committee Experience, 22-24 November in Oslo

On 16th October 2018, DPI brought a diverse group of members of the mainstream and alternative Turkish media to Dublin and Belfast to examine the… Read More »DPI Roundtable ‘The Role of Media in Conflict Resolution’, Dublin and Belfast, 16-19 October 2018

The ‘Role of Media in Conflict Resolution’ DPI roundtable in Dublin and Belfast on the 16-19 October 2018 inspired some other civil society activities. Nayat… Read More »Follow Up: DPI Roundtable ‘The Role of Media in Conflict Resolution’, Dublin and Belfast, 16-19 October 2018

Supporting inclusive dialogue at a challenging time in Turkey Lessons Learnt from International Experiences of Conflict Resolution Ankara, 28-30 September 2018 On 29 September, DPI… Read More »DPI Roundtable ‘Lessons Learnt from International Experiences in Conflict Resolution’, Ankara 28-30 September 2018

On 8 August 2018, the Democratic Progress Institute invited two experts, Prof Dr. Vahap Coşkun and Mr Ferda Balancar, to present the post-election situation in… Read More »DPI Assessment Meeting on the Post-Election Situation in Turkey – 8 August in London

On 8 August 2018, the Democratic Progress Institute invited two experts, Prof Dr. Vahap Coşkun and Mr Ferda Balancar, to present the post-election situation in… Read More »DPI Country Assessment Meeting with Turkey-based Advisors – 16 August in Brussels

From 1-5 August 2018, the Democratic Progress Institute carried out a Comparative Study Visit to Ireland and Northern Ireland that brought together a group of… Read More »DPI Comparative Study Visit ‘Youth engagement in conflict resolution processes’ – Dublin Belfast

From May 24-27, DPI held a comparative study visit (CSV) in Oslo, Norway, to discuss ways to engage with the general public to encourage and… Read More »DPI Comparative Study Visit ‘Public Engagement in Conflict Resolution Processes’, May 24-27 in Oslo, Norway

Supporting Inclusive Dialogue at a Challenging Time in Turkey The role of media in conflict resolution Oslo, 25-27 April 2018 DPI’s latest roundtable meeting, which… Read More »Roundtable – The Role of Media in Conflict Resolution. Oslo, 25-27 April, 2018

On April 11, DPI hosted three representatives of the Turkish Justice and Development Party (AKP). AK Party Deputy Chairman Mehmet Mehdi Eker, Efkan Ala (MP,… Read More »DPI Meeting with AK Party Representatives

Supporting inclusive dialogue at a challenging time in Turkey On Saturday, 3 March, DPI held a roundtable meeting in Turkey to discuss women’s role in… Read More »Roundtable – Women’s role in dialogue and conflict resolution in challenging times: Working together to address issues of common interest. Istanbul, 2-4 March, 2018

Supporting inclusive dialogue at a challenging time in Turkey FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS RELEASE – 1 March 2018 Contact: DPI’s Deputy Director Sally Holt at… Read More »Roundtable Meeting: Women’s role in dialogue and conflict resolution in challenging times: Working together to address issues of common interest

Over the past three weeks, we have held a series of meetings at the office in London with MPs and advisers from each of the… Read More »Roundtable Meetings with MPs and Advisers from the Three Main Political Parties in Turkey

On the 7th December 2017, the Democratic Progress Institute was privileged to welcome the Honourable Mr Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, leader of the Republican People’s Party, to… Read More »Meeting with Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, President of CHP

DPI will hold a Roundtable hosted by the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Dublin this week from 25-27 October on the role… Read More »Roundtable – Dialogue in Difficult Times: The Role of Civil Society in Conflict Resolution Processes, 25-27 October 2017

Last week DPI conducted two days of roundtable meetings with prominent experts and public opinion leaders from Turkey to assess and analyse the current situation… Read More »Roundtable – Series on Conflict Resolution in Turkey: Dynamics, Actors, Opportunities and Challenges, London, 16-18 August 2017

On Saturday, 29 July 2017, DPI held a roundtable meeting in Ankara, Turkey to discuss the role of women in conflict resolution from the comparative… Read More »DPI Roundtable in Ankara: The Role of Women in Conflict Resolution – 29 July 2017

This past week DPI carried out a comparative study visit to Dublin and Belfast for senior members of Turkey’s business community to learn about the… Read More »DPI Comparative Study to Dublin and Belfast 10 – 13 July 2017

Constitutional amendments in Turkey and the process of resolution by Sevtap Yokuş.

On 4 May 2017, DPI welcomed Gulseren Onanç to speak at a small Roundtable in London. Ms Onanç is an Assembly Member of CHP (Republican… Read More »Roundtable – Turkey after the Referendum: An Opposition Perspective

In December, DPI delivered a Comparative Study Visit to Ireland for women participants. The Comparative Study Visit  cohort of 16 included MPs from different parties,… Read More »Comparative Study Visit: UNSCR 1325 and the Role of Women in the Peace Process, Dublin Belfast, December 2016

On 4th March 2017, the Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) held a roundtable in Ankara which brought together a diverse group from Turkey’s political and cultural… Read More »Roundtable in Ankara: Dialogue in Difficult Times – the cases of the Philippines and Northern Ireland

Last week in Ankara, a DPI representative and a member of the Advisory Board together with other members of the Turkey Democracy Platform (TDP met… Read More »DPI meeting with the President of Turkey

The Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) held a roundtable meeting last weekend in Geneva, bringing together senior journalists and cultural figures from across Turkey’s socio-political spectrum,… Read More »Roundtable Meeting: ‘Conflict, Crisis and the role of the Media’, Geneva, 18-20 November 2016

The Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) held a roundtable meeting last weekend in Geneva, bringing together senior journalists and cultural figures from across Turkey’s socio-political spectrum,… Read More »Roundtable Meeting: ‘Conflict, Crisis and the role of the Media’, Geneva, 18-20 November 2016

This four-day roundtable brought together MPs, senior advisors, lawyers, academics, media representatives and civil society leaders from across Turkey’s political and cultural spectra to discuss… Read More »Roundtable Meeting, Dublin and Belfast, 7-11 October 2016 Keeping dialogue alive – how to get a process back on track in the aftermath of a major crisis? The Irish experience from a gendered perspective

The Democratic Progress Institute (DPI), held a roundtable meeting last weekend in Ankara, bringing together participants from across Turkey’s political and cultural spectra to discuss… Read More »Roundtable Meeting: ‘Incorporating and Integrating Women in Peace processes and Conflict Resolution’, Ankara, 15-17 July 2016

DPI assisted with the facilitation of a recent roundtable meeting in Diyarbakir, focusing on comparative learnings from the Philippines’ experience of conflict resolution. Speakers included… Read More »Roundtable meeting in Diyarbakir, Turkey, with DPI speakers

DPI recently carried out a comparative study visit, in partnership with Turkey based think tank PODEM, to London and Belfast. The visit comprised a series… Read More »Comparative Study Visit on Police Reform and Accountability: London and Belfast, 9 – 13 May 2016

The Democratic Progress Institute last week carried out a comparative study visit to Colombia to explore the peace process currently under way in Havana between… Read More »Comparative Study Visit: Colombia, 16 – 23 April 2016

The Democratic Progress Institute last week carried out a Comparative Study Visit to Dublin, Dundalk and Belfast from 19 to 24 March as part of… Read More »Comparative Study Visit: Ireland, 19-24 March 2016

The Democratic Progress Institute offer three month internships and are keen for their interns to share their experiences. Many thanks to Harikrishnan Sasikumar for writing… Read More »Diary of an Intern

DPI is extremely sad to learn of the death of Tahir Elci, Head of the Diyarbakir Bar Association in Turkey. Mr Elçi was a valued… Read More »In memory of Tahir Elçi

The Democratic Progress Institute (DPI), in partnership with Istanbul Bilgi University’s Centre for Conflict Resolution Studies and Research held a roundtable meeting this weekend in… Read More »Roundtable Meeting: ‘Getting a Process back on Track – A Continued Conversation on International Experiences’

The Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) will hold a roundtable meeting this weekend in Ankara, on the subject of ‘getting a process back on track’ in… Read More »Roundtable Meeting: ‘Getting a Process back on Track – International Experiences’

The following Briefing Note provides an overview of recent events in Northern Ireland regarding the Power Sharing Executive:

The Democratic Progress Institute carried out a Comparative Study Visit to the Philippines from 20-27 June. The Southern Philippines peace process was explored in a… Read More »Comparative Study Visit: The Philippines, 20-27 June 2015

The Democratic Progress Institute will carry out a Comparative Study Visit to the Philippines over the next week, to explore learnings from the Southern Philippines… Read More »DPI Comparative Study to the Philippines 20-27 June 2015

The European Court of Human Rights today delivered a Grand Chamber judgment in the case of Chiragov and Others v. Armenia (application no. 13216/05). The… Read More »Grand Chamber upholds complaints by Azerbaijani refugees, displaced during the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

DPI Director Kerim Yildiz takes part in High-Level Seminar on Gender and Inclusive Mediation Processes, hosted by the United Nations DPA, Peace Research Institute Oslo… Read More »DPI Director Kerim Yildiz takes part in High-Level Seminar on Gender and Inclusive Mediation Processes

DPI Director Kerim Yildiz meets with US Senator George Mitchell to discuss his role of Chair of the Good Friday Agreement during DPI’s Comparative Study… Read More »Senator George Mitchell takes part in DPI Comparative Study Visit: Ireland 2015

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DPI carried out a five day comparative study visit to Ireland last week, exploring the peace process in Northern Ireland and in particular the role… Read More »Comparative Study Visit: Conflict Resolution, The Irish Experience and International Experiences, Dublin and Belfast, 19-23 April 2015

Erik was an invaluable member of DPI’s team, and a supporter of our work for many years. His committed dedication to human rights, both in… Read More »In memory of Erik Osvik, lawyer and former DPI legal intern

DPI’s third roundtable meeting focusing on women’s role in conflict resolution, and the gendered effect of conflict, took place over four days in Dublin this… Read More »Roundtable Meeting: Conflict Resolution, The Irish Experience, Dublin, 15-18 February 2015

This brief considers the application of human rights in the theatre of war. The sources of international human rights law relevant to armed conflict are… Read More »DPI Legal Factsheet: INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS IN ARMED CONFLICTS

DPI Board Member, David Petrasek’s article on the question of impunity in relation to the International Criminal Court Article is published in Open Democracy this… Read More »DPI Board Member, David Petrasek’s article in Open Democracy

Istanbul Bilgi University and DPI Roundtable Meeting: ‘The Role of Language, Media and Identity in Conflict Resolution’ Istanbul Bilgi University, Turkey, 8 November 2014 The… Read More »Roundtable Meeting: The Role of Language, Media and Identity in Conflict Resolution, Istanbul, 8 November 2014

DPI Afghanistan Programme: Participants from Afghanistan visited Istanbul and Ankara for a series of Roundtable meetings this October, including in Turkey’s parliament and at SETA,… Read More »DPI Afghanistan Programme: Comparative Study Visit to Turkey

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Laurie Nathan, Director of the Centre for Mediation at the University of Pretoria in South Africa and a key actor in the South African process… Read More »Laurie Nathan, Director of the Centre for Mediation at the University of Pretoria in South Africa, discusses DPI’s work

This publication looks at comparative conflict resolution processes internationally, offering comparative perspectives from different regions. Case studies include Northern Ireland and South Africa, among others,… Read More »DPI Director Kerim Yildiz contributes to Iletisim publication on Conflict Resolution

The following is an excerpt from the interview: There were meetings arranged by one of the leading institutions on conflict resolution, the Democratic Progress Institute… Read More »DPI Council of Experts Member and Member of Prime Minister Erdoğan’s Wise Persons Committee Yilmaz Ensaroğlu, Discusses DPI’s Work with Turkey’s Daily Sabah Newspaper in an In-Depth Interview on Conflict Resolution in the Context of Turkey’s Kurdish Question

The Democratic Progress Institute offer three month internships and are keen for their interns to share their experiences. Many thanks to David Comley for writing… Read More »Diary of an Intern – My Experience with Democratic Progress Institute (DPI)

During this visit, hosted by the Irish Government, participants from Turkey’s Justice and Development Party (AK Party) met with key actors from the Irish peace… Read More »Final in DPI Series of Political Party Comparative Study Visits to Ireland: 27 to 31 May 2014

During this visit, hosted by the Irish Government, participants from Turkey’s Republican People’s Party (CHP) met with key actors from the Irish peace process, to… Read More »Second in DPI Series of Political Party Comparative Study Visits to Ireland: 6 to 10 May

DPI Roundtable Meeting: The Role of Civil Society in Conflict Resolution – The Irish Experience Dublin, Ireland 9-12 April 2014 The Democratic Progress Institute (DPI)… Read More »Syria Roundtable Takes Place in Oslo, March 2014

On March 6th, DPI staff and interns commemorated International Women’s Day with film screenings, readings and discussion addressing the experiences of women in conflict zones.

DPI Roundtable Meeting: ‘The Role of Civil Society in Conflict Resolution’ Sanliurfa, Turkey, 1 March 2014 The Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) last weekend held a… Read More »Roundtable Meeting: The Role of Civil Society in Conflict Resolution

DPI conducted a Comparative Study Visit to Wales from January 12th to 16th to examine issues of Language and Identity in the Welsh context. Participants… Read More »DPI Comparative Study Visit to Wales: 12 – 16 January 2014

Last week a number of DPI Council of Experts members met with DPI staff at the Merrion Hotel, Dublin, for a Strategy Seminar. Forthcoming DPI… Read More »DPI Strategy Seminar Takes Place in Dublin

The Democratic Progress Institute last week conducted a Comparative Study Visit to Dublin and Belfast, from 28 November to 1 December 2013. The activity was… Read More »DPI Comparative Study Visit to Ireland: The Role of Women in Conflict Resolution 28 November – 1 December 2013

DPI is delighted to announce its membership of the European Peacebuilding Liaison Office (EPLO). EPLO is the platform of European NGOs, NGO networks and think… Read More »DPI is now a member of the European Peacebuilding Liaison Office (EPLO)

The Democratic Progress Institute this week conducted a Comparative Study Visit to Berlin, Germany from 21 to 24 October 2013. The activity was jointly organised… Read More »DPI Comparative Study Visit to Germany: 21 – 24 October 2013

DPI Roundtable Meeting: ‘The role of Women in Conflict Resolution’ Van, Turkey, 28 September 2013 The Democratic Progress Institute (DPI), in conjunction with Yüzüncü Yıl… Read More »Roundtable Meeting: The Role of Women in Conflict Resolution

DPI is pleased to announce a new Council of Experts Member, Dermot Ahern. Dermot Ahern is a Former Irish Member of Parliament and Government Minister… Read More »New DPI Council of Experts Member: Dermot Ahern

The Democratic Progress Institute are always really keen to make sure King’s students know all about the 3 month internships they offer and often get… Read More »King’s College London blog publishes DPI ‘Diary of an Intern’

During this visit, hosted by the Irish Government, participants from Turkey’s BDP party met with key actors from the Irish peace process, to discuss issues… Read More »First in DPI Series of 2013 Comparative Study Visits to Ireland: 17 to 20 July

The Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) this weekend held a roundtable meeting at Mardin’s Artuklu University, Turkey, on the subject of the relationship between the State… Read More »DPI Roundtable Meeting: The Relationship between State and Media and its effect on Conflict Resolution

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jun/24/turkey-protests-peace-process-kurdish-rebels/print

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Participants returned yesterday from the Democratic Progress Institute’s Comparative Study Visit to South Africa, which was hosted by the South African government, and took place… Read More »DPI’s Comparative Study Vist to South Africa Completed

At the invitation of the South African Government, DPI is organising a Comparative Study Visit to South Africa, to take place from 30th April –… Read More »DPI Comparative Study Visit to South Africa: 30th April – 7th May 2013

DPI Council of Experts member Jonathan Powell speaking at a conference in Diyarbakir, Turkey, in April 2013. Fellow DPI Council of Experts member Cengiz Çandar… Read More »DPI Council of Experts members Jonathan Powell and Cengiz Çandar participate in Diyarbakir conference

‘The Role of Civil Society in Conflict Resolution’ – Roundtable meeting in Istanbul, Turkey, 6 April 2012. The Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) this weekend held… Read More »Roundtable Meeting: ‘The Role of Civil Society in Conflict Resolution’

DPI Strategic Retreat – Held at Hintlesham Hall, Ipswich on the 4-5 February 2013. DPI staff, Board of Directors and a number of Council of… Read More »DPI Strategic Retreat