Contemporary Turkish Studies
Based within the European Institute at LSE, the Chair in Contemporary Turkish Studies is dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of contemporary Türkiye and its relationship with Europe. It provides academic leadership through interdisciplinary research, teaching and public events, bringing together a wider network of scholars across LSE as part of a recognised research group.
Event Library and Recordings
Rethinking Türkiye's Place in Europe
The European Institute and Contemporary Turkish Studies at LSE are going to Istanbul for a special event in partnership with Koç University, bringing together European Institute alumni, friends and students for an afternoon of discussion and networking.
24Oct
Of Trojans and Turks: the politics of retelling a myth
In this year's BATAS John Martin Annual Lecture, Prof Naoíse Mac Sweeney explores why the story of Troy has never just been a story, but always also about the politics of civilisation, and where the Turks sit within that history.
2Dec
6th LSE-Cambridge Workshop on Political Economy of Türkiye
The European Institute and Contemporary Turkish Studies at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) as well as the Department of Land Economy at the University of Cambridge are jointly organising a workshop on the Political Economy of Türkiye.
9Jul
Coalitions of the willing in action: the role of non-EU NATO members in Europe’s security and defence
As Europe’s security architecture undergoes a significant transformation, this panel examines how non-EU NATO members contribute to European security and explores ways the EU can integrate these partners into a flexible and cohesive framework moving forward.
14May
Hydraulic mission accomplished? Water infrastructure, policy and scarcity in Türkiye
This panel features a conversation between two scholars on the past, present, and future of water infrastructure, policy, and scarcity in Türkiye, exploring these issues through the contested idea of a national ‘hydraulic mission.’
10Feb
Coalitions of the willing in action:the role of non-EU NATO members in Europe’s security and defence
As Europe’s security architecture undergoes a significant transformation, this panel examines how non-EU NATO members contribute to European security and explores ways the EU can integrate these partners into a flexible and cohesive framework moving forward.
Coalitions of the willing in action:the role of non-EU NATO members in Europe’s security and defence
Hydraulic mission accomplished? Water infrastructure, policy and scarcity in Türkiye
Türkiye in 2025: structural continuities beneath apparent transformation
Alternative forms of political participation: youth, co-production and participatory art
More than a Bundle Story: An Interview with Emel Sevinç
Inflation and Institutions: Türkiye, the United States, and the Politics of Price Stability
Youth in the Digital Age: Global Trends with a Focus on Türkiye
Shifting Dynamics in the Middle East: Türkiye’s Repositioning in the Region
The Hidden Risks of Industrial Policy: When More Isn't Always Better