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The 2011 Libyan Civil War: From the four-decade Qaddafi rule to the French-led NATO intervention
(Bilkent University, 2016-01)This thesis aims to investigate the exceptional case of the 2011 Libyan civil war, in which both a revolution and a foreign intervention took place, from a historical perspective based mainly on qualitative content analysis. ... -
Civil society as foreign policy actor : the case of TÜSİAD
(Bilkent University, 2006)This thesis analyzes the influence of the strong state tradition on Turkish entrepreneurs with a special focus on TÜSİAD’s involvement in Turkey-EU relations. The thesis traces the reasons of TÜSİAD’s support for Turkey’s ... -
EU energy security behavior : exploring the central motivation
(Bilkent University, 2007)This thesis aims to understand energy security behavior of the EU in the light of two IR theoretical stances: rationalism-neo-realism and constructivism. In order to do that, the study targets the question: “What is the ... -
The EU energy security considerations and Turkey's possible membership
(Bilkent University, 2009)This thesis aims to understand changing energy security considerations of the European Union and in this context Turkey’s increasing chance to be a European member. In order to do that, the study targets the question : ... -
The implications of environmental degradation on security: the case of Aral Lake Basın and Southeastern Anatolia Project (GAP)
(Bilkent University, 2001)Traditional security conceptualizations of International Relations are no longer adequate to respond to increasing insecurities because of changes in international circumstances, most notably the end of Cold War. ... -
International terrorism in the age of globalization
(Bilkent University, 2002)This thesis analyzes the concept of terrorism in the age of globalization. Terrorism, which has been motivated by ideological, religious and national reasons, has added to its concern issues like inequality, injustice, ... -
A new role for businesses? Analyzing corporate social responsibility
(Bilkent University, 2002)This study analyzes the concept of corporate social responsibility related to Transnational Corporations (TNCs); why businesses are undertaking new responsibilities related to the social realm. As the power and visibility ... -
The role of natural resources in economic development: Turkey's boron experience
(Bilkent University, 2008)This master thesis aims to analyze the utilization of boron deposits in Turkey and to elaborate Turkey’s performance in deriving economic benefits from boron production. This research finds out that there is not a ... -
Turkey in the post-Cold War era : relations with Turkic Republics
(Bilkent University, 2000)The disintegration of the Soviet Union and the emergence of newly independent Turkic states in Caucasus and Central Asia presented both important opportunities and serious challenges for Turkey in terms of defining its ...
