Volume IV Perceptions Dec 1999 - Feb 2000

In this volume, our journal presents a diverse array of articles authored by esteemed scholars in their respective fields. Yücel Güçlü’s book review provides a thorough analysis and critique of Hasan Kayalı's "Arabs and Young Turks: Ottomanism, Arabism and Islamism in the Ottoman Empire, 1908-1918." It highlights Kayalı's meticulous research, his nuanced examination of Turco-Arab relations, and his contribution to understanding the complexities of nationality conflicts in the late Ottoman Empire. Meanwhile, Timothy L. Thomas and John Shull offer a meticulous analysis of Russian national interests in the strategically significant Caspian Sea region. Orhan Güvenen’s examination of the profound impact of information and communication technologies on society sheds light on the profound societal transformations brought about by digital advancements. Nicolas K. Laos makes insightful discussion on the roles of different states and institutions, including NATO, Russia, China, Japan, and India, in maintaining stability and preventing conflicts. Additionally, Laos discusses strategies for deterring regional aggressors, addressing proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and promoting diplomacy and economic development as means of fostering peace and stability. Nasib Nassibli’s comprehensive overview of Azerbaijan's geopolitics, particularly in the context of the oil pipeline issue, offers crucial perspectives on regional dynamics. Additionally, Marton KRASZNAI's assessment of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe's role in shaping European security architecture provides a nuanced understanding of international security mechanisms. Ljubomir D. Frckoski’s exploration of democracy in multiethnic societies and Hugo Gobbi's analysis of Balkan and Cypriot teachings offer valuable insights into the complexities of governance and identity in diverse cultural contexts. Emel Osman- Çavuşoğlu's examination of challenges facing UN peacekeeping operations contributes to ongoing discussions on international peace and security. Furthermore, C. Cem Oğuz's reflection on the re-emergence of the church in Russian politics and Enver Hasani's insights into Serbian nationalism and the policy of ethnic cleansing provide critical perspectives on socio-political developments in these regions.

Download Yücel Güçlü's Arabs And Young Turks: Ottomanism, Arabism And Islamism In The Ottoman Empire, 1908-1918 By Hasan Kayalı Book Review

Download Timothy L. Thomas & John Shull's Russian National Interests and the Caspian Sea Article

Download Orhan Güvenen's The Impact Of Information And Communication Technologies On Society Article

Download Nicolas K. Laos's International Security In The Post-cold War Era Article

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Download Marton Krasznai's The Organisation For Security And Co-operation In Europe In The European Security Architecture Of The Early Twenty-first Century Article

Download Ljubomir D. Frckoski's Certain Aspects of Democracy in Multiethnic Societies Article

Download Hugo Bobbi's Balkan and Cypriot Teachings Article

Download Emel Osmançavuşoğlu's Challenges To United Nations Peacekeeping Operations In The Post-cold War Era Article

Download C. Cem Oğuz's Orthodoxy And The Re-emergence Of The Church In Russian Politics Article

Download Enver Hasani's Reflections on Serbian Nationalism and the Policy of Ethnic Cleansing Article