Over the last decades, art has taken the stage as a crucial tool for reconciliation and peacebuilding. In this study by Dr Edel Hughes from… Read More »The Art of Resolution: The Role of Culture and the Arts in Conflict Transformation
This research report analyses the relationship between digital technologies and conflict resolution and peacebuilding. Throughout this report, critical discussions are held concerning emerging technologies; previous… Read More »Digital Technologies and Conflict Resolution
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 »DPI Speaks of ‘Peace’ at Van -Gazete Van 6 August 2022
In his column, Oral Çalışlar refers to his recent trip to Van for the DPI event titled ‘Dividends of Peace forthe Region’ and talks about… Read More »Article By Oral Çalışlar – Iranian Youth Brings Joy to Streets of Van ,Posta Daily, 2 August 2022
03 July 2022 Balanced Power for Social Peace Vahap Coskun wrote an article on Perspektif on DPI’s recent ‘Conflict Resolution and Constitution Making in Turkey’… Read More »Balanced Power for Social Peace – Vahap Coskun
Vahap Coskun, one of the speakers at the ‘Mapping the Dividends of Peace in Turkey: Shared Economic Interests as the Base for Peace’ event organised… Read More »‘Peace Dividends’ By Vahap Coskun – Perspektif 29.04.2022
Researcher Izzet Akyol, who wrote ‘The Impact of Four Decades of Conflict on the Economy of Turkey’ named report for the Democratic Progress Institute (DPI),… Read More »‘Substantial amounts of Turkey’s resources are being waisted because of the ongoing conflict’ Arti TV Odak with Ezo Ozer – Izzet Akyol as Guest Speaker 27.04.2022
At a meeting held in Diyarbakır by the UK-based Democratic Progress Institute (DPI), the economic cost of the conflict – which has been ongoing in… Read More »‘Could the Economic Crisis Bring a New Solution Process?’ Voice of America – Mahmut Bozarslan 25.04.2022
Uncle Anton lived in the ruins of the historical Surp Giragos church in Diyarbakır, Suriçi. It was many years ago. I was doing a news… Read More »‘Diyarbakir after the pandemic’ Oral Çalışlar – Daily Posta 26.04.2022
DPI held an in-person roundtable event entitled ‘Shared Economic Interests as the Base for Peace’ on 21-23 April 2022 in Diyarbakır, in cooperation with Diyarbakır… Read More »DPI Roundtable – “Shared Economic Interests as the Base for Peace” 21-23 April 2022
Ahead of International Women’s Day, DPI, in collaboration with Istanbul Bilgi University’s Centre for Conflict Resolution Studies and Research (CCR) and the Irish Embassy to… Read More »DPI Roundtable-“Women Voicing Peace” 5 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
Turkish journalist, Nagehan Alçı, wrote a second article about her meeting – organised by the Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) – with Bernie Ahern. She begins… Read More »Article by Nagehan Alçı ‘Our divisions were so deep that it took 11 years to make peace’, 9 February 2022
Turkish journalist Nagehan Alçı wrote an article following a meeting with Bertie Ahern, which was organised by the Democratic Progress Institute (DPI). Alçı noted that Bertie… Read More »Article by Nagehan Alçı ‘There is still hatred but for the last 24 years there has been no bloodshed’
DPI held an in-person roundtable event entitled ‘Incrementalist Constitution-Making in Polarised Societies: The Turkish Case’ on 21 February 2022 in Istanbul. The event was the… Read More »DPI Roundtable “Incrementalist Constitution-Making in Polarised Societies: The Turkish Case” Istanbul 21 February 2022
DPI’s Annual Report 2020 showcases DPI’s achievements throughout 2020. DPI was able to publish 9 Assessment and research reports and host 6 assessment meetings as… Read More »DPI annual Report 2020
The following research contains a series of studies on the role of constitution-making, in the conflict resolution process in Turkey, as a deeply polarized society.… Read More »Conflict Resolution and Constitution Making in Turkey
The following article published in Serbestiyet has been written by Vahap Coşkun following DPI’s CSV, ‘Civil Society’s Priorities for Peace: A Lesson Sharing Visit’ in… Read More »Article by Vahap Coşkun ‘Politics Wins’
The following article published in Posta has been written by Oral Çalışlar following DPI’s CSV, ‘Civil Society’s Priorities for Peace: A Lesson Sharing Visit’ in… Read More »Article by Oral Çalışlar ‘Bertie in Dublin like an ordinary citizen…’
The article published in Posta written by Oral Çalışlar discusses DPI’s CSV entitled ‘Civil Society’s Priorities for Peace: A Lesson Sharing Visit’, which was held… Read More »Article by Oral Çalışlar ‘The politician who changed the fate of Ireland: Bertie Ahern’
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
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 visit… Read More »DPI Comparative Study Visit ‘Civil Society’s Priorities for Peace: A Lesson Sharing Visit’ 3-6 December 2021
In his article called ‘The Bullet Hole in Our Pocket’, Engin Deniz refers to Democratic Progress Institute’s latest report by Izzet Akyol on the conflict’s… Read More »Article by Engin Deniz following DPI Reverse CSV ‘Peace Dividends: Beyond National Borders’
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
Emine Uçak Erdoğan, journalist, has written an article entitled ‘Media, Problems and Conflict Resolution’ following DPI’s Reverse CSV ‘Communicating Peace and Enhancing Dialogue: Reconsidering the… Read More »Article by Emine Uçak Erdoğan ‘Media, Problems and Conflict Resolution’ following DPI’s Reverse CSV ‘Communicating Peace and Enhancing Dialogue: Reconsidering the Role of Media in Conflict Resolution’
This research report was prepared for DPI by Ali Bayramoğlu, a journalist, writer and political commentator from Turkey. In the report, Mr Bayramoğlu looks ahead… Read More »The Idea of Peace and the Opposition in Turkish Politics at the Beginning of 2022
On November 6, DPI held an in-person Reverse Comparative Study Visit (CSV) entitled ‘Peace Dividends: Beyond National Borders’ in Istanbul, in collaboration with Diyarkabır Chamber… Read More »DPI Reverse Comparative Study Visit ‘Peace Dividends Beyond National Borders’ 6 November 2021
On the 23rd of October, the Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) organised an event titled ‘Communicating Peace and Enhancing Dialogue: Reconsidering the Role of Media in… Read More »Article by Bekir Güneş following DPI’s Reverse CSV ‘Communicating Peace and Enhancing Dialogue: Reconsidering the Role of Media in Conflict Resolution’
Owen Bowcott, who was the Guardian’s Ireland correspondent, shared his experiences at the event organised by the Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) on the 23rd of… Read More »Article by Oral Çalışlar following DPI’s Reverse CSV ‘Communicating Peace and Enhancing Dialogue: Reconsidering the Role of Media in Conflict Resolution’
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 27 October 2021, DPI ran a planned online roundtable meeting entitled ‘Digital Citizenship in Turkey: Opportunities and Challenges for Peace and Democratisation in Turkey’,… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable: ‘Digital Citizenship in Turkey: Opportunities and Challenges for Peace and Democratisation in Turkey’ 27 October 2021
DPI held an in-person reverse Comparative Study Visit (CSV) entitled ‘Communicating Peace and Enhancing Dialogue: Reconsidering the Role of Media in Conflict Resolution’ on 23… Read More »DPI Reverse Comparative Study Visit ‘Communicating Peace and Enhancing Dialogue: Reconsidering the Role of Media in Conflict Resolution’ 23 October 2021
The following assessment report was prepared for DPI by Izzet Akyol, a writer and researcher. This paper explores dividends of peace in Turkey as well… Read More »The Impact of Four Decades of Conflict on the Economy of Turkey
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
DPI held its first in-person event since the start of the pandemic on September 11 in Istanbul. The roundtable entitled ‘Youth’s Peace Memory & Vision… Read More »DPI Roundtable ‘Youth’s Peace, Memory and Vision in Turkey II’ September 11 2021
The following assessment was written by Ali Bayramoğlu, a journalist, writer and political commentator from Turkey. Mr Bayramoğlu explores the relationship between the government and… Read More »The Military –Government Relationship in Turkey
This research report was prepared for DPI by journalist Ferda Balancar. This research is concerned with the evolution and the internal dynamics of the People’s… Read More »THE INFLUENCE OF THE AK PARTY-MHP RELATIONSHIP ON THE KURDISH ISSUE AND THE RESOLUTION PROCESS
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
The following article written by Oral Çalışlar covers DPI’s recent online roundtable ‘The Legal Basis for Peace: Constitution Making in Polarised Societies’ held on 10 August… Read More »Albie: The white rebel of South Africa / Albie: Güney Afrika’nın beyaz isyancısı…
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
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… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable: ‘The Legal Basis for Peace: Constitution Making in Polarised Societies’ 10 August 2021
This research examines the Kurdish Peace Process within Turkey, considering the historical origins of the Kurdish issue, highlighting key events that led to the 2008-2011… Read More »The Resolution of the Kurdish Issue in Turkey- Choice or Necessity
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… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable meeting: ‘Youth’s Peace Memory & Vision in Turkey’ 23 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 29 April, DPI ran a planned online roundtable meeting entitled ‘The dividends of peace and the cost of the conflict in Turkey: A Regional… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable -‘The dividends of peace and the cost of the conflict in Turkey: A Regional Perspective’ 29 April 2021
DPI’s Annual Report 2019 details the various events and activities the organisation has undertaken during this year, which include six roundtables (RT), five Comparative Study… Read More »dPI 2019 annual report
The following report has been written by Zeynep Ardic, lecturer in the Faculty of Law at Istanbul Medeniyet University, Turkey. This research report highlights the… Read More »Assessment Report: The Legal Basis of A New Peace In Turkey
The following report was written by Osman Sert, a Research Director at the Ankara Institute in Turkey. This assessment paper is highly topical considering the… Read More »assessment on Turkey and the Kurdish Issue : Geopolitics and the Possibility of a New Initiative
The article published in Sivil Sayfalar discusses DPI’s online comparative study event entitled ‘Celebrating Women’s Participation in Peace and Conflict Resolution: Overcoming Challenges and Putting… Read More »“We Need New Feminist Models for Peace Processes” /“Barış Süreçleri İçin Yeni Feminist Modeller Geliştirmemiz Gerekiyor”
The following article written by Bekir Güneş covers DPI’s online comparative study event entitled ‘Celebrating Women’s Participation in Peace and Conflict Resolution: Overcoming Challenges and… Read More »Women who participated in the Philippines Peace Process: Men saw our participation in the process as a ‘disaster’ / Filipinler barış sürecinde yer alan müzakereci kadınlar yaşadıklarını anlattı: Erkekler ilk başta bizi ‘felaket’ olarak görüyordu
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 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… 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
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
The following report is written by Ali Bayramoğlu, a journalist, writer and political commentator from Turkey. Mr Bayramoğlu provides an examination of the current… Read More »assessment Report : The kurdish issue and the political parties in the current state of affairs
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 26 November, DPI held its second online comparative study event entitled ‘Overcoming Challenges During Difficult Times in Conflict Resolution: The Northern Ireland Experience Part… Read More »DPI Online Comparative Study Event -Overcoming Challenges During Difficult Times in Conflict Resolution: The Northern Ireland Experience Part 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 21st October, DPI hosted an online comparative study event designed to introduce participants to key concepts and practices of conflict resolution processes through exposure… Read More »dPI comparative study event -Overcoming Challenges During Difficult Times in Conflict Resolution: The Northern Ireland Experience (1)
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 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, Leader of the Democracy and Progress Party
Oral Calislar discusses Kemal Kilicdaroglu’s comments in DPI’s roundtable meeting ‘Opposition’s Perspective on the political, social and economic effects of COVID-19 in Turkey’. Calislar summarizes… Read More »CHP’den anadilde eğitim formülü / CHP’s native language education formula
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 16 September, DPI hosted an online roundtable meeting on ‘Opposition’s Perspective on the political, social and economic effects of COVID-19 in Turkey’ with Kemal… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable ‘Opposition’s Perspective on the political, social and economic effects of COVID-19 in Turkey’ with Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, President of the Republican People’s Party (CHP)
In this article Bekir Gunes discusses DPI’s roundtable ‘Opposition’s Perspective on the political, social and economic effects of COVID-19 in Turkey’ with Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. President… Read More »Kılıçdaroğlu: Artık AK Parti diye bir parti yok / Kilicdaroglu: There is no longer a party called AKP
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 and… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable ‘Current Situation in Turkey: The Role of Local Government Leaders in Responding to COVID-19 and their Post-Pandemic Strategy’ with Ayhan Bilgen, co-Mayor of Kars
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
The host Ebru Baki and her guests; Hakan bayrakçı (Sonar Research Center, President), Prof. Dr. Kursad Zorlu (Bozok University Dean), Dr. Ufuk Uras (Istanbul University… Read More »Kadına şiddet neden bitmiyor, cezalar yetersiz mi? | Para Gündem / Why does violence against women not end? Are the penalties insufficient? | HaberturkPara Gündem
On 15 July 2016, a diverse group of women met in Ankara for Democratic Progress Institute’s (DPI) roundtable meeting exploring women’s participation in peace and… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable ‘The Role of Women in Conflict Resolution’
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 DPI’s Online Roundtable ‘Opposition’s Perspective on the political, social and economic effects of COVID-19 in Turkey’ with Ahmet Davutoğlu, Vahap Coskun comments on Ahmet… Read More »Davutoğlu ve Kürt meselesi \ Davutoglu and the Kurdish Dispute
On July 2020, Vahap Coskun wrote on DPI’s online roundtable, ‘Opposition’s Perspective on the political, social and economic effects of COVID-19 in Turkey’ with Ahmet… Read More »Davutoğlu ve Çözüm Süreci \ Davutoglu and the Resolution Process
As a former Prime Minister and key figure in Turkey’s peace process, Ahmet Davutoğlu’s formation of a new political party – The Future Party –… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable ‘Opposition’s Perspective on the peace process and the political, social and economic effects of COVID-19 in Turkey’ with Ahmet Davutoğlu, President of Future Party (FP)
The following report has been written by Sevtap Yokuş, Professor of Law at Altınbaş University and member of DPI’s Council of Experts. This assessment paper… Read More »Assessment Report : the Opportunities for a Democratic Legal Order Based on Peace in Turkey Following the Covid-19 Pandemic.
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
On 11 June, DPI hosted an online roundtable meeting entitled ‘Opposition’s Perspective on the Political, Social and Economic Effects of COVID-19 in Turkey’ with Temel… 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
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
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 & their… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable Meeting: ‘Current Political Situation in Turkey: The Role of Local Government Leaders in Responding to Covid 19 and its Political , Social and Economic Impact’ – with Fatma Sahin, AK Party , Mayor of Gaziantep
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
On the 9th April and 15th May, the Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) held the first and second in a new series of Online events focusing… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable Meeting, ‘Peace and Technology Series I & II: Exploring the Opportunities and Growing Impact of Emerging Technologies on Peace and Conflict Resolution Processes’
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 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 Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP)
The following report is written by Ali Bayramoğlu, a journalist, writer and political commentator from Turkey. Mr Bayramoğlu offers a thorough analysis of the dynamics of… Read More »Assessment report: The Role of the Opposition in a Politics of Peace.
The following analysis is by Ali Bayramoğlu, a journalist, writer and political commentator from Turkey. Mr Bayramoğlu provides an analysis of the impact of Covid… Read More »Assessment Report: The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the political, military, and social spheres and the relevance to the ongoing conflict in Turkey
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 meeting on 27 April entitled ‘Current Situation in Turkey: Government Perspective and Future Vision’. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, DPI has… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable ‘Current Situation in Turkey: Government Perspective and Future Vision’
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 held an online roundtable on 17 April entitled ‘Civil Society Actors in Turkey: Keeping the Dialogue Alive During Challenging Times’. As part of our… Read More »DPI Online Roundtable: ‘Civil Society Actors in Turkey: Keeping the Dialogue Alive During Challenging Times’
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
This roundtable formed part of DPI’s conflict resolution series which has focused on women’s role in sustaining dialogue and maintaining efforts to build lasting peace, even in… Read More »Roundtable Meeting – The Role of Women in Conflict Resolution: Reflections on the Turkish Experience III
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 14-16 February 2020, Democratic Progress Institute held a planned Roundtable meeting in Istanbul with a group of diverse young people from across Turkey’s many… Read More »Youth Engagement in Conflict Resolution Processes: Lessons Learnt from the Turkish Experience with the WPC
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
This report was prepared for DPI by journalist Ferda Balancar. It provides analysis of the recent emergence of two new parties onto the Turkish political… Read More »Assessment Report : New Political Parties, The Resolution Process And Potential Developments In 2020 In Turkey
This report provides an account of discussions that took place during DPI’s Comparative Study Visit to Edinburgh on 9-13 December on the topic of ‘Youth Engagement… Read More »Comparative Study Visit: Youth Engagement In Conflict Resolution Processes
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
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This report was prepared by Dr Daniel Aguirre and Dr Edel Hughes. The authors are senior lecturers at the University of Roehampton London and Middlesex University… Read More »Assessment Report: The Business Of Peace: New Political Parties, the Resolution Process and Potential Developments in 2020 in Turkey
https://www.indyturk.com/node/77806/t%C3%BCrkiyeden-sesler/bar%C4%B1%C5%9F-aray%C4%B1%C5%9F%C4%B1-ve-medyan%C4%B1n-sorumlulu%C4%9Fu Vahap Coskun, in the newspaper Independent Turkey, comments on the role of media in Turkey after attending DPI’s roundtable , “The Role of Media… Read More »Barış arayışı ve medyanın sorumluluğu \ The Search for Peace and the responsibility of the Media
https://www.sivilsayfalar.org/2019/10/02/gazeteciler-medyanin-catisma-cozumundeki-karnesini-degerlendirdi/ Published in October 2019, this article reflects on the lessons learned from DPI’s Roundtable “The Role of Media in Conflict Resolution in Turkey”. In… Read More »Gazeteciler Medyanın Çatışma Çözümündeki Karnesini Değerlendirdi / Reporters Evaluated Media’s Role on Conflict Resolution
The following analysis is by Ali Bayramoğlu, a journalist, writer and political commentator from Turkey. Mr Bayramoğlu sets out the new political landscape in Turkey… Read More »Assessment Report : Political Actors In the Context Of The Kurdish Problem And New Opportunities For A Politics Of Peace
This assessment paper provides an analysis of the political efforts in relation to the Kurdish question in Turkey since the first AK Party government in… Read More »Assessment report on the Efforts to Solve the Kurdish Question: The Standpoints of the Parties and the Opposition (2002-2019)
This assessment provides an analysis of the role of the existing Constitution as an impediment or opportunity for the resolution process in Turkey. It considers… Read More »Assessment report : Constitutional and Legal Deadlocks and Opportunities for a Prospective Resolution Process in Turkey
https://www.guneydoguekspres.com/genel/turkiye-deki-catisma-ve-cozum-sureclerinde-h7970.html Guneydogu Ekspres (Southeast Express) newspaper reports on DPI Meeting “The Role of Media in Conflict Resolution in Turkey” and commented on the impact that… Read More »“Türkiye’deki ‘çatışma ve Çözüm Süreçlerinde’ Medyanın Rolü” / “The Role of Media in Conflict Resolution” in Turkey
On 24-26 September 2019, Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) carried out a planned reverse Comparative Study Visit in Istanbul, Turkey, on the theme of ‘The role… Read More »Reverse Comparative Study Visit: The Role Of Media In Conflict Resolution: Reflections On Turkey’s Resolution Process
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
Ayşe Acar writes about DPI’s Comparative Study Visit focusing on the role of religious leaders in conflict resolution. Read more here.
Yıldız Ramazanoğlu wrote following her visit to Dublin and Belfast, where she participated in DPI’s Comparative Study Visit focusing on the role of religious leaders… Read More »Article by Yıldız Ramazanoğlu ‘İrlanda’da din adamları’
Sivil Sayfalar writes about DPI’s Comparative Study Visit focusing on the role of religious leaders in conflict resolution. Read more here.
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 »Comparative Study Visit: The Role of Religious Leaders in Peace and Reconciliation
Nihal Bengisu Karaca wrote about her recent trip to London, where she partook in DPI’s Comparative Study Visit that focused on the role of women… Read More »Article by Nihal Bengisu Karaca ‘”Analar ağlamasın” bir bütündür, bölünemez’
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
Dublin and Belfast, 3 – 8 September 2019 The Democratic Progress Institute (DPI), will carry out a Comparative Study Visit (CSV) on the role of… Read More »PRESS RELEASE – Comparative Study Visit: The Role of Religious Leaders in Peace and Reconciliation
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
Oral Çalışlar writes about DPI following his recent visit to London. Ali Kemal’in torunu Boris
This assessment paper provides an in-depth analysis of the post-restructured Turkish polity, effectively what he has termed a new era in Turkey’s politics. Prof Dr… Read More »Assessment report : Changes in a New Era of Turkey’s Politics
Between the 9th and 16th of July 2019, DPI carried out a comparative study visit (CSV) on the theme “Bringing a process back on track:… Read More »Comparative Study Visit To South Africa – Supporting Inclusive Dialogue At A Challenging Time In Turkey
Brussels 9-12 July 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
DPI’s Annual Report 2018 showcases the various events and activities the organisation has undertaken during this year, which include seven roundtables (RT), two Comparative Study… Read More »Annual Report 2018
This assessment paper gives an analysis of the various religious orders and organisations in Turkey particular attention given to the presence of the role of… Read More »Assessment report : Politics and Religious Orders in Turkey
Nagehan Alçı discusses her experiences following DPI’s Comparative Study Visit to South Africa in June 2019. Moskova-Pekin trenindeki o gizemli Türk kadın
9-16 Haziran tarihleri arasında Güney Afrika’daki ‘barış süreci ve çözüm ortaklıkları’ başlığı altında gerçekleştirilen çalışma ziyaretinde, ülkenin inşa sürecinin yanı sıra demokrasiye geçiş süreçleri de… Read More »Article on DPI’s South Africa CSV ‘Güney Afrika’da demokrasiye geçiş süreçleri tartışıldı’ June 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
Oral Çalışlar discusses his experience of DPI’s Comparative Study Visit to South Africa. Article by Oral Çalışlar ‘Güney Afrika’nın Gandi’si: İbrahim…’
Mahmut Bozarslan discusses his experience of DPI’s Comparative Study Visit to South Africa. Article by Mahmut Bozarslan ‘Irk Ayrımından Sınıf Ayrımına Güney Afrika’
This report was prepared by Dr Edel Hughes. The author is a lecturer in law at the National University of Ireland, Galway.The report provides an… Read More »Assessment report on the Conflict in Turkey: Context, Applicable Law, and the Search for a Solution
This report was prepared by Dr Edel Hughes, senior lecturer at Middlesex University London.The report explores the policies and activities of the European Union in… Read More »Assessment report on The EU And Conflict Transformation: Playing A Crucial Role?
Pretoria and Cape Town, 9-16 June 2019 The Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) will, as planned, carry out a second Comparative Study Visit (CSV) in South… Read More »PRESS RELEASE – COMPARATIVE STUDY VISIT: Bringing a process back on track: Lessons Learnt from the South Africa experience
This assessment paper provides an analysis of the changing political situation in Turkey. Turkey is now widely considered as having entered a new era, and… Read More »Assessment report : The Transformation of Turkey’s Political Equation
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
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 »Roundtable Meeting: Peace and the Economy. London, 8-10 January, 2019
Derin bilgi, açık fikir, isabetli yorum… Bekir Ağırdır, Hasan Bülent Kahraman, Ali Bayramoğlu doğru sözü söylemek için buluşuyor. Seda Öğretir yönetiminde Son Baskı Perşembe akşamları… Read More »Son Baskı 18 Nisan 2016
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 16th October 2018, DPI brought a diverse group of members of the mainstream and alternative Turkish media to Dublin and Belfast to examine the role… Read More »Roundtable Report: The Role of Media in Conflict Resolution. Dublin & Belfast, 16-19 October, 2018
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
This assessment paper analyses the possible effects of the upcoming March 2019 elections on the political system and the trajectory of the Kurdish issue within… Read More »Assessment report : New Political Developments, the Kurdish Problem and the Near Future
On 29 September, DPI held a roundtable meeting on ‘Lessons learnt from international experiences in conflict resolution’ in Ankara, Turkey. The meeting brought together a… Read More »DPI Roundtable Report: Lessons Learnt from International Experiences in Conflict Resolution, Ankara 28-30 September 2018
From April 25-27, DPI held a roundtable meeting in Oslo to discuss the role of media in conflict resolution. The diverse group of participants comprised prominent… Read More »Roundtable Report: The Role of Media in Conflict Resolution. Oslo, 25-27 April, 2018
Article by Zehra Kafkaslı. Her iki tarafın da kendini anlatma ihtiyacı, çatışma çözümlerinde hayati. Burada siyaseten kimin haklıolduğu biraz geride kalması gereken bir konu haline… Read More »Article by Zehra Kafkaslı “BARIŞ Düşmanı Dinlemekle Başlar” January 2019
Barış inşasında başarılı bir yönetime ihtiyaç vardır. Çatışma dönemlerinde bile düşmanı insan olmaktan çıkarmamak, şeytanlaştırmamak gerekiyor.
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 May 24-27, DPI help a Comparative Study Visit meeting discussing ‘Public Engagement in Conflict Resolution Processes’ with members of Turkey’s Wise Persons’ Committee in… Read More »Comparative Study Visit Report: Public Engagement in Conflict Resolution Processes. Oslo, 24-27 May 2018
This research report prepared for DPI by Ana Villellas Ariño, María Villellas Ariño, and Pamela Urrutia Arestizábal of the Escola de Cultura de Pau in… Read More »Assessment report : The Experience of Ahotsak: Women’s Dialogue Across the Divide in the Basque Country
Article by Yıldıray Oğur http://www.karar.com/yazarlar/yildiray-ogur/sahip-oldugunuz-tek-sey-cekicse-8525#
Interview with Ahmet Faruk Ünsal.
https://www.amerikaninsesi.com/a/oslo-toplantısı-yeni-çözüm-sürecine-hazırlık-anlamına-mı-geliyor-/4675788.html
Article by Vahap Coşkun http://www.kurdistan24.net/tr/opinion/497d6765-d5bb-42d7-95a9-e3eb4f98e82c
From March 2-4, 2018 DPI held a Roundtable meeting discussing ‘Women’s role in dialogue and conflict resolution in challenging times: Working together to address issues… Read More »Roundtable Report: Women’s role in dialogue and conflict resolution in challenging times: Working together to address issues of common interest. Istanbul, 2-4 March, 2018
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 Report: Youth Engagement in Conflict Resolution Processes, Dublin & Belfast, 1-5 August 2018
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
PRESS RELEASE – 29 September 2018 Contact: DPI’s Deputy Director Sally Holt at sholt@democraticprogress.org or Esra Elmas, Head of Turkey Programme eelmas@democraticprogress.org ROUNDTABLE: Lessons Learnt from International Experiences… Read More »PRESS RELEASE – ROUNDTABLE: Lessons Learnt from International Experiences of Conflict Resolution. Ankara, 29 September 2018
This report provides an assessment of Turkey’s political landscape following the June 2018 parliamentary and presidential elections and reflects on the implications of these post-election… Read More »Assessment report : The Beginning of the Presidential Era and Turkey’s Future
This latest assessment prepared for DPI by Prof. Dr. Sevtap Yokuş provides an analysis of the June 2018 presidential and parliamentary elections in Turkey and… Read More »Assessment report : Elections and the Presidential System in Turkey
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
Heyet bu kez Oslo’da http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/gundem/heyet-bu-kez-osloda-40848506
Tsunami’de hapisten kaçtı, vali oldu… http://www.posta.com.tr/yazarlar/oral-calislar/tsunamide-hapisten-kacti-vali-oldu-2006619
Yeni bir ‘çözüm süreci’ mi? http://www.haberturk.com/yazarlar/nihal-bengisu-karaca/1989409-yeni-bir-cozum-sureci-mi
This assessment prepared for DPI by prominent writer, columnist and former Wise Persons’ Committee Member, Ali Bayramoğlu, explores the internal and external dimensions of the… Read More »Assessment report : A Survey of Turkish Politics Spring 2018
This assessment prepared for DPI by prominent writer, columnist and former Wise Persons’ Committee Member, Ali Bayramoğlu, explores the internal and external dimensions of the… Read More »Assessment report by Ali Bayramoğlu: A Survey of Turkish Politics Spring 2018
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
On 25-27th October, DPI held a roundtable meeting in Dublin which drew on experiences from Northern Ireland’s conflict and peace process to focus on the… Read More »Roundtable Report: Dialogue in Difficult Times – The Role of Civil Society in Conflict Resolution Processes. Dublin, October 25-27, 2017
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
This assessment by Turkish economist Prof. Dr. Erol Katırcıoğlu’s provides an economic as well as political and sociological perspective to the Kurdish issue and prospects… Read More »Assessment on the Political and Economic Trends 2002-2017 and the Implications for Conflict Resolution in Turkey.
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
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 »Roundtable Report: The Role of Women in Peace Processes and Conflict Resolution A Comparative Case Study of Northern Ireland. Ankara, July 29, 2017
This report provides an assessment of Turkey’s political structures and climate following the constitutional referendum of 16 April 2017. It considers possibilities of a potential resolution process or… Read More »Assessment report on Politics and the Kurdish Problem in Turkey After the Constitutional Reform
From July 10 to 13th 2017 DPI carried out a comparative study visit to Dublin and Belfast for senior members of Turkey’s business community to… Read More »Comparative Study Visit Report: Peace & the Economy – The Role of Business and the Private Sector in Peace Processes. Dublin and Belfast, July 10-13, 2017
This research paper focuses on the role and actions of the private sector and business community in contributing to the Northern Ireland peace process.
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
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 »March 2017 Ankara Roundtable Report: Dialogue in Difficult Times: The Cases of Northern Ireland and the Philippines
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
Constitutional Amendments in Turkey 2017 and the process of resolution written by Sevtap Yokus
This analysis of the new political paradigm in Turkey was prepared for the Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) by prominent writer, columnist, and Member of Turkey’s… Read More »Assessment report : Turkey’s new political paradigm and the Kurdish question
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
DPI’ın Ankara’da düzenlediği yuvarlak masa toplantısında, eskiden nadir de olsa tecrübe ettiğimiz fakat son yıllarda hayalini bile kuramadığımız bir diyalog ortamında İrlanda ve Filipinler’i konuştuk…… Read More »Kürt sorunu için İrlanda ve Filipinler dersleri
Democratic Progress Institute (DPI), Ankara’da “Zor Dönemlerde Diyalogu Canlı Tutmak” başlıklı bir yuvarlak masa toplantısı düzenledi. http://www.kurdistan24.net/tr/opinion/479fcce7-bfff-4eef-902d-222eb421cd34/Vahap-Co%C5%9Fkun
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
The following is a summary of the discussions that took place during DPI’s recent Roundtable meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, from 18 to 20 November 2016.… Read More »DPI Roundtable Meeting: “Conflict, Crisis and the Role of the Media”, November 2016
This is an assessment report of recent events in Turkey by Ali Bayramoğlu. It contributes to DPI’s ongoing evaluation of on-the-ground situation in Turkey and… Read More »Assessment Report: As Tensions Mount in Kurdish Politics
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 paper focuses on one of the first and most important stages in peace-building and post-conflict transitional processes, namely Security Sector Reform. It does so… Read More »Security Sector Reform in Transitioning Environments: Potential and Challenges to Peace-building and Post-Conflict Transformation
The following report summarises the discussions that took place during DPI’s recent roundtable meeting in Ireland, which comprised a series of talks that took place… Read More »Roundtable Meeting: “Keeping dialogue alive – How to get a process back on track in the aftermath of a major crisis?” Dublin, Dundalk and Belfast, 7-11 October 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
İrlanda’da “Hayırlı Cuma”nın mimarlarından Bertie Ahern, barış sürecini Balçiçek İlter’e anlattı. http://www.haberturk.com/yasam/haber/1308037-eski-irlanda-basbakani-ahern-gazete-haberturke-konustu
This paper assesses common types of crises encountered during a peace process, the challenges actors have faced and how they overcame them.
This is an assessment report of recent events in Turkey by Ali Bayramoğlu. It contributes to DPI’s ongoing evaluation of on-the-ground situation in Turkey and… Read More »New Assessment by Ali Bayramoğlu: The Latest Situation on the Kurdish Front, Autumn 2015 – 2016
The following report outlines the key points of discussion during DPI’s recent roundtable in Ankara on the topic of women’s incorporation and inclusion in peace… Read More »Roundtable Meeting: ‘Incorporating and Integrating Women in Peace processes and Conflict Resolution’, Ankara, 15-17 July 2016
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 (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
The UK and in particular the case of Scotland, continues to provide a useful case study on questions of governance, presenting numerous topics in relation… Read More »The experiences of Scottish Devolution
The case of Spain and Catalonia demonstrates the challenges and complex questions presented by decentralisation processes, which can be an important means by which to… Read More »DPI Briefing Note: Catalonia – from 2012 to 2016
This paper presents the achievements, challenges and toolbox of the European Union in the field of democratisation. By giving an overview of the European Union’s… Read More »The role of European Union accession in democratisation processes
This research paper is the result of a collaboration between DPI and Al Marsad, an independent human rights organisation with a history of engagement with… Read More »The Syrian Refugee Crisis: Refugees, Conflict, and International Law
Polisin, özellikle devletçi yerlerde, toplumun önünden gitme şansı hiçbir zaman yoktur ve basitçe söylemek gerekirse, toplumun gerisinde kalan bir kurumun zor gücünü her kullanışı toplumun… Read More »Kolluk gözetim komisyonu ve polisliğin çıkmazı
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
This brief provides a background to the Colombian conflict and an overview of the peace negotiations currently taking place between the Colombian government and the… Read More »DPI Briefing Note: Current Peace Process in Colombia
This briefing note gives a background of the ELN in the context of conflict in Colombia and identifies the issues to be discussed in peace… Read More »DPI Briefing Note: Colombia Peace Talks with the ELN
The Democratic Progress Institute carried out a comparative study visit to Colombia from 16-23 April 2016, to explore the peace process currently under way in… Read More »Conflict Resolution in Colombia – The Havana Talks and Beyond: A Comparative Study Visit Report 16 – 23 April 2016
Derin bilgi, açık fikir, isabetli yorum… Bekir Ağırdır, Hasan Bülent Kahraman, Ali Bayramoğlu doğru sözü söylemek için buluşuyor. Seda Öğretir yönetiminde Son Baskı Perşembe akşamları… Read More »Son Baskı 25 Nisan 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
Bundan sonra PKK ne yapar, devlet ne yapar? Kötümser senaryo: PKK ‘kırlarda savaşa devam’, devlet ‘son terörist öldürülünceye kadar’ der… İyimser senaryo: Devlet maksimalist hedeflerinden… Read More »Şimdi PKK ne yapar, devlet ne yapar?
DPI’ın gözlem gezileri hızlandırılmış kurslara benzer. Bir hafta boyunca soluk almadan en üst düzeyden en operasyonel isimlere kadar uzanan aktörlerle derinlemesine görüşmeler yaparsınız. http://www.yenisafak.com/yazarlar/alibayramoglu/esas-umut-siyaset-2028507
Kürt sorunu gibi köklü, toplumsal belleği tahrip etmiş, derin kutuplaşmalar üretmiş, binlerce cana mal olmuş çatışmaların çözümünde siyasi irade esastır. http://www.yenisafak.com/yazarlar/alibayramoglu/blair-erdogan-santos-2028478
AKP, CHP, HDP’li vekiller ve Kadir İnanır, Kezban Hatemi ve Ali Bayramoğlu’nun da yer aldığı delegasyon, Kolombiya ziyaretini sürdürüyor. http://www.palo.com.tr/a/akp-chp-ve-hdp-heyetleri-bar%C4%B1%C5%9F-s%C3%BCreci-i%C3%A7in-kolombiya-da-1391267
Demokratik Gelişim Enstitüsü’nün (DPI) Türkiye programı kapsamında Kolombiya’ya gerçekleştirdiği karşılaştırmalı çalışma ziyaretinin 19 Nisan Salı günkü programında Türkiye delegasyonu Kolombiya Devlet Başkanı Juan Manuel Santos… Read More »Levent Gök Kolombiya’da
Kolombiya’da, kanlı bir çatışmaya son vermek üzere olan barış sürecinin izini sürüyoruz. FARC (Kolombiya Devrimci Silahlı Kuvvetleri) ile devlet arasında, son bir yılı Küba’da, Havana’da… Read More »Bir barış öyküsü…
AKP, CHP, HDP’li vekiller ve Kadir İnanır, Kezban Hatemi ve Ali Bayramoğlu’nun da yer aldığı delegasyon, Kolombiya ziyaretini sürdürüyor. http://www.evrensel.net/haber/278099/akp-chp-hdp-heyeti-baris-sureci-izlemesi-icin-kolombiyada
Evlilik programları için, “Ülkeye şöyle faydaları var” diyebilecek biri var mı?Yok… http://www.milliyet.com.tr/4-evlilik-programiyla-bas/magazin/ydetay/2230153/default.htm
Kolombiya’daki barış sürecini yerinde incelemek üzere, siyasetçiler, akil insanlar ve akademisyenlerden bazıları Bogota’ya gitti. http://www.ensonhaber.com/chp-hdp-ve-ak-partili-heyet-kolombiyaya-gitti-2016-04-20.html
DPI’ın Türkiye programı çerçevesinde bundan önce İrlanda, İngiltere, İskoçya, Güney Afrika ve Filipinler’e yaptığı karşılaştırmalı çalışma ziyaretleri serisinin devamı niteliğindeki Kolombiya ziyareti, Kolombiya hükümeti ev… Read More »CHP, HDP ve AK Partili heyet Kolombiya’ya gitti
Bizi Kolombiya’ya götüren, bu ülkenin yıllardır süren, ağır, yüzbinlerin hayatına mal olan, kaos ve şiddeti sıradanlaştıran bir çatışma yaşaması… Ve 60 yıllık bu çatışmayı sonlandırmak… Read More »Şiddet ve korku diyarı…
İlk gezi 2011 yılındaydı. Londra, Dublin ve Belfast’a gitmiştik. Kısa adı DPI olan Demokratik Gelişim Enstitüsünün düzenlediği Kürt meselesine benzer çatışmaların çözümlerine dair bu ilk… Read More »Kolombiya yolunda…
İskoçya ve İngiltere’nin adeta karşı kıyısı olan Belfast bir liman şehri… İlk bakıldığında katedrali, eski dokulu binaları, pub’ları, uluslararası markaların bulunduğu alışveriş merkezleri ile tipik… Read More »Belfast’ta duvarla gelen barış…
Demokratik Gelişim Enstütüsü (DPI) 16-23 Nisan tarihleri arasında Kolombiya’daki barış sürecini yerinde incelemek üzere, siyasetçiler, akil insanlar heyeti üyeleri ve akademisyenlerden oluşan bir heyetle Kolombiya’nın… Read More »Kadir İnanır Kolombiya’da
Şimdilerde maalesef, Türkiye’deki çözüm sürecinde bir kesinti yaşanıyor. Kimileri bunu mutlak ve değişmeyecek bir hal sanıyor. Bundan olsa gerek sonuna kadar gitmekten, artık masaya oturmamaktan,… Read More »Savaş davullarıyla ortada kalmak
The Democratic Progress Institute carried out a Comparative Study Visit to Dublin, Dundalk and Belfast from 19 to 24 March as part of the Institute’s… Read More »Getting a process back on track in challenging times: A Comparative Study Visit Report – Dublin, Dundalk, Belfast, 19th-24th March 2016
Geçen hafta Demokratik Gelişim Enstitüsü’nün düzenlediği İrlanda çalışma gezisi kapsamında Dublin ve Belfast’ta çeşitli temaslarda bulunduk. http://t24.com.tr/yazarlar/nurcan-baysal/baris-icin-tek-yol-var-diyalog-diyalog-diyalog,14265
This briefing note provides an overview of the events which led to new peace negotiations in September through November 2015 and the resulting ‘Fresh Start’… Read More »DPI Briefing Note: A Fresh Start for Northern Ireland
Dünyanın başka yerlerinde de etnik-dini-mezhebi temelli, çözülmüş ya da süren çatışmalar var. Bu sorun ilk kez Türkiye’nin başına gelmedi yani. http://www.star.com.tr/mobil/mobilyazar.asp?Newsid=1099386
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
Good Friday-Hayırlı Cuma anlaşması 18. yılına girerken IRA barışını sorduğumuz İrlandalılara göre meselenin özü: Siyaset yolu açıkken silah kullanmanın mazereti yoktur. Medyanın terörü yüreklendirmesine izin… Read More »IRA’nın medyası yoktu terörü övmek suçtu
Gazeteci Fadime Özkan ve Hukukçu Özlem Zengin’nin sunumuyla ekranlara gelen ‘İnce Fikir’ programının bu haftaki konukları Hukukçu-Avukat Kezban Hatemi ve Kemerburgaz Üniversitesi Öğretim Üyesi Prof.… Read More »İNCE FİKİR
Bir grup siyasetçi, akademisyen ve gazeteci olarak, IRA sürecini anlayıp dinlemek ve ülkemiz yararına tecrübe devşirebilmek için Türkiye’den kalkıp Dublin’e geldiğimiz 2014 Nisan’ında, Kraliçe Elizabeth de tarihi bir kabule hazırlanıyordu.… Read More »Dublin’den Kandil’e: Nereden nereye?
The Democratic Progress Institute carried out a Roundtable Meeting addressing the topic ‘Getting a Process Back on Track’. The following is a summary of the discussion that occurred… Read More »Getting a process back on track – a continued conversation on international experiences – Bilgi University, Istanbul, 28 November 2015
This legal briefing paper sets out the applicability of international obligations to situations of counter-terrorism or military operations in internal armed conflicts, and addresses some… Read More »Counter-Terrorism Measures in Internal Armed Conflicts: the Obligations from International Law
The following Brief by DPI outlines the obligations presented by international law in regard to child soldiers, as well as some of the policy issues… Read More »DPI Briefing Note – Child Soldiers and International Law
This paper forms part of DPI’s ongoing research programmes in the areas of DDR and the gendered effects of conflict, and examines key themes and lessons… Read More »DDR and Former Female Combatants
This report analyses the different organisations within Basque civil society and their roles in a conflict which has been referred to as the last armed… Read More »The Role of Civil Society in the Basque Country Peace Process
This briefing paper outlines common ways in which issues of minority language, identity, and culture affect conflict.
This report, published in both English and Turkish languages, is an account by DPI participant Professor Dr. Sevtap Yokuş of the Philippines experience of conflict… Read More »Conflict Resolution in the Philippines and Debate on Basic Law – Sevtap Yokuş
DPI this week held a guest lecture on the topic of New Media and its role in democratic transition processes, with an Egyptian activist and… Read More »DPI Guest Lecture and Information Brief on New Media and its role in democratic transition process
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 in the media 2013 – 2015 http://t24.com.tr/yazarlar/omer-faruk-gergerlioglu/en-zor-anda-barisi-nasil-kurtarabiliriz-tekrar-insa-ederiz,13398 [7/12/2015] http://www.omerfarukgergerlioglu.com/k12-kose-yazilarim/h1334-tahir-elcinin-olumunun-ardindan.html [2/12/2015] http://t24.com.tr/yazarlar/omer-faruk-gergerlioglu/cozumun-sirri-konusmak-sureklilik-samimiyet–2,12895 [8/10/2015] http://t24.com.tr/yazarlar/omer-faruk-gergerlioglu/cozumun-sirri-konusmak-sureklilik-samimiyet–1,12891 [7/10/2015] http://www.radikal.com.tr/yazarlar/oral-calislar/hdp-pkk-ile-baglarini-koparsin-mi-1445864/ [6/10/2015] http://www.radikal.com.tr/yazarlar/oral-calislar/irayla-10-yil-gizli-gorustuk-1445245/ [5/10/2015] http://ozgur-gundem.com/yazi/133595/musluman-gerillalar [7/07/2015] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es6BLIvHdrk [3/07/2015] http://www.diyadinnet.com/HABER-181662-filipinlerdeki-bar%C4%B1%C5%9F-s%C3%BCreci-ankara [3/07/2015] http://haber.star.com.tr/yazar/catismayi-bitirmenin-en-medeni-yolu-muzakeredir/yazi-1041089 [3/07/2015] http://www.cumhuriyet.com.tr/koseyazisi/311661/Filipinler_deki_baris_sureci.html [2/07/15] www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JTnouCf27y [2/07/2015] http://www.cumhuriyet.com.tr/koseyazisi/311661/Filipinler_deki_baris_sureci.html [2/07/2015] http://haber.star.com.tr/yazar/ayriligin-onundeki-en-buyuk-engel-baristir/yazi-1040829#.VZR0HJezvF0.twitter [2/07/2015] http://haber.star.com.tr/yazar/halkimdan-barisi–esirgemeyecegim/haber-1040528 [1/07/2015] http://www.haber.star.com.tr/yazar/moro-barisinda-turkiye-ucuncu-taraf/yazi-1040232#.VZKY0Mc_OWh.twitter [30/06/2015] http://www.ozgur-gundem.com/yazi/133555/cozum-surecini-ciddiye-alin [30/06/2015]… Read More »DPI IN THE MEDIA – ARCHIVE – 2013-2015
We are delighted to announce DPI’s new Gender Policy document, which outlines our commitment to supporting gender equality and the principles expressed in international agreements… Read More »New Democratic Progress Institute Gender Policy Document
DPI welcomes the United Nations Security Council’s unanimous adoption of Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace, and Security on 9 December 2015, and considers it a… Read More »DPI welcomes UN Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security
Through focusing on the events of the latter half of 2015, the purpose of this report by Dr Edel Hughes, is to problematize the reasons… Read More »Resolution of Turkey’s Kurdish Question: A Process in Crisis, 2015
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’
This is an assessment report (available in English, Turkish and Kurdish languages) of recent events in Turkey by Ali Bayramoğlu. It contributes to DPI’s ongoing… Read More »The Process of Resolution: from Politics to Arms
The following is a summary of the conversation that took place during DPI’s recent Roundtable Meeting, held in Ankara, Turkey on 3 October 2015 and… Read More »Getting a Process Back on Track: Roundtable Meeting, Ankara, Turkey, 3rd October 2015
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’
This report details the discussion that took place during DPI’s Comparative Study Visit to Southern and Northern Ireland in April 2015. Participants in the visit… Read More »Keeping a Peace Process on Track: A Comparative Study Visit Report 19th-23rd April 2015
The following Briefing Note provides an overview of recent events in Northern Ireland regarding the Power Sharing Executive:
This report documents the discussions carried out during DPI’s Comparative Study Visit to the Philippines from 20-27 June 2015. The Southern Philippines peace process was… Read More »Comparative Study to the Philippines, 20-27th June 2015
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
This report details the discussion that took place during DPI’s Comparative Study Visit to Southern and Northern Ireland in April 2015. Participants in the visit… Read More »DPI Comparative Study Visit Report: Keeping a Process on Track (Ireland, April 2015)
This report details the discussion that took place during the Democratic Progress Institute’s roundtable meeting in Ireland from the 15th – 18th February 2015, regarding the… Read More »Comparative Study Visit to Dublin, Ireland, 15-18th February 2015
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
This report details the discussion that took place during the Democratic Progress Institute’s roundtable meeting in Dublin, Ireland from 15th – 18th February 2015, regarding… Read More »Conflict Resolution: The Irish Experience – Women’s Roundtable, February 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
This assessment by Ali Bayramoğlu outlines the author’s perspectives on the development of the solution process in Turkey over recent months, focusing on the challenges… Read More »The process of Resolution from the Kobani Incidents to the June Elections
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 paper will seek to address why it is that, as of yet, Resolution 1325 has not been truly successful in terms of its implementation.… Read More »A Study into the Ways to Better Incorporate Women into Peace-building and Conflict Resolution Through the Implementation of UNSCR 1325
This report details the discussion that took place during the Democratic Progress Institute’s roundtable meeting in Istanbul, Turkey on 8th November 2014, regarding the role… Read More »The Role of Language, Identity and the Media in Conflict Resolution – Roundtable Meeting, Istanbul, Turkey, 8 November 2014
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
DPI marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on 25 November 2014 with a series of activities, including talks by expert… Read More »DPI marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 25 November 2014
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
http://www.norway.org.tr/News_and_events/News-from-Norway/These-religious-leaders-are-working-for-peace-in-Afghanistan-/#.VE49rPmsU_W
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 paper examines the role that diaspora populations can play, if any, in the resolution of conflict, exploring the question from a global perspective, and… Read More »Publication of New Paper on the Role of Diaspora in Conflict Resolution
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
This report details the activities and roundtable discussion which took place during the Democratic Progress Institute’s Comparative Study visit to Dublin, Ireland from 9th – 11th… Read More »The Role of Civil Society in Conflict Resolution – The Irish Experience: Roundtable Meeting, Dublin, Ireland, 9th – 11th April 2014
This report details three high-level Comparative Study Visits to Ireland, organised by the Democratic Progress Institute. The aim of these visits was to bring delegates from each… Read More »Comparative Study Visit Series for Parliamentarians, Ireland, 17th July 2013 – 31st May 2014
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
This report details the activities and roundtable discussions experienced during the Democratic Progress Institute’s Comparative Study visit to Cardiff, Wales from 12th to 16th January… Read More »Language, Culture and Identity in Wales, A Comparative Study Visit Report, 13th – 16th January 2014
This report details the discussion that took place during the Democratic Progress Institute’s roundtable meeting in Urfa, Turkey on 1st March 2014, regarding the role… Read More »The Role of Civil Society in Conflict Resolution, Roundtable Meeting in Urfa, Turkey, 1st March 2014
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
This report details the discussion that took place during the Democratic Progress Institute’s roundtable meeting in Ireland from the 28th November – 2nd December 2013,… Read More »The Role of Women in Conflict Resolution Comparative Study Visit Report, Ireland, 28th November – 2nd December 2013
This report aims to present an examination of the current process that is taking place in Turkey, regarding the resolution of the Kurdish Conflict. Numerous… Read More »DPI Publishes Assessment of Turkey’s Process
This report provides a record of all meetings that took place during the Comparative Study Visit to Germany, which was jointly conducted by The Democratic… Read More »Comparative Study Visit to Berlin, Germany, 21th October– 24th October 2013
This report details the discussion that took place during the Democratic Progress Institute’s roundtable meeting in Van, Turkey on 28th November 2013, regarding the role… Read More »The Role of Women in Conflict Resolution, Roundtable Meeting, Van, 28th September 2013
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)
This report details the discussion that took place during the Democratic Progress Institute’s roundtable meeting in Mardin, Turkey on 29th June 2013, regarding the relationship… Read More »The Relationship between State and Media and its effect on Conflict Resolution, 29 June 2013
This report details the activities and roundtable discussions experienced during our visit to South Africa, from 30th April to 7th May 2013.The study focused on… Read More »Post Apartheid Reconciliation and Coexistence in South Africa: A Comparative Studies Visit Report 30th April-7th May 2013
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
This report details the discussion that took place during the Democratic Progress Institute and the Berghof Foundation’s roundtable meeting in Istanbul, Turkey on 6th April 2013,… Read More »Why Civil Society and Conflict Resolution?: Roundtable Meeting, Istanbul, 6th April 2013
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 paper summarizes and analyses the Good Friday Agreement as a centrepiece of the Northern Irish conflict resolution process. It offers an overview of the… Read More »Publication of new paper on the Good Friday Agreement
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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This paper provides a comprehensive background on the Colombian peace process and identifies key elements necessary to improve the chances of a successful resolution to… Read More »Publication of new paper on Colombia’s Peace Process
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’
Linguistic minorities and the majorities with whom they co-exist have traditionally been embroiled in conflict. In the last decades of the twentieth-century the European Union… Read More »New Expert Paper by Ned Thomas: Enabling Minority Languages
This report details the discussion that took place during the Democratic Progress Institute’s roundtable meeting in Istanbul, Turkey on 14th November 2012, regarding the role… Read More »New report: The Role of Local Media in Conflict Resolution
This report details the discussion that took place during the Democratic Progress Institute’s roundtable meeting in Istanbul, Turkey on 14th November 2012, regarding the role… Read More »The Role of Local Media in Conflict Resolution: Roundtable Meeting, Istanbul, 14th November 2012
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
This report details the activities and roundtable discussions experienced during DPI’s Comparative Study visit to Cardiff, Wales from 20th June to 24th June 2012. The study focused… Read More »Language, Identity & Cultural Rights and Devolution in Wales: A Comparative Study Visit Report 20th – 24th June 2012
This report details the activities and roundtable discussions experienced during our visit to in Kent, United Kingdom, from 24th June to 26th June 2012. This activity focused… Read More »Constitution Making in a Divided Society: Roundtable Meeting, Kent, 24th – 26th June 2012
This report details the discussion that took place in Istanbul, Turkey on 19th September 2012 regarding the role that women can play in conflict resolution. Women are… Read More »The Role of Women in Conflict Resolution: Roundtable Meeting, Istanbul, 19th September 2012
A report on DPI’s comparative study visit to the Republic of Ireland 27th Novebmer-1st December 2011. The aim of the visit to Dublin was to… Read More »Turkey: Comparative Studies Visit to the Rep. of Ireland – Conflict Resolution
Report on the DPI comparative study visit to the United Kingdom that took place between 22-29th July 2011. The goals of this trip were to… Read More »Turkey: Comparative Studies Visit to the United Kingdom – Conflict Resolution
This report gives a record of the roundtable meeting entitled ‘The Role of the Media in Conflict’ held in Istanbul on 28 April, 2012. This… Read More »DPI Roundtable: The Role of Media in Conflict, Istanbul, Turkey