5TH MANAS FORUM

 

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE TURKIC WORLD IN THE CONTEXT OF REGIONAL AND GLOBAL DEVELOPMENTS

 

(November 6-8, 2025, Nicosia-Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus)

 

Conference Topic

The Manas Forum, which was launched by the Kyrgyz-Turkic Manas University on March 10, 2021, with its first event in Bishkek, has become an academic tradition held periodically every year. In this context, the 2nd Forum was held in Bishkek on October 12-13, 2022, hosted by the aforementioned university; the 3rd Forum was held in Bishkek on November 1-3, 2023, again hosted by the same university; and the 4th Forum was held in Istanbul on October 16-18, 2024, hosted by Ibn Haldun University. Combining diplomatic tradition with scientific knowledge, this year's Manas Forum is planned to be held on November 6-8, 2025, in Nicosia, hosted by Ankara University of Social Sciences Northern Cyprus Campus. The main theme of the 5th Manas Forum has been determined as “The Turkic World in the Context of Regional and Global Developments.” The main theme and related topics aim to examine in detail the opportunities, challenges, and difficulties faced by the Turkic World in the context of today's multidimensional regional and global developments. In line with the stated objective, it is envisaged that the role of international actors and regional and global organizations in their relations with the Turkic World, as well as the role of regional organizations inspired by the geography itself in developing cooperation among contemporary Turkic states, will be comprehensively addressed. Additionally, it is planned to comprehensively discuss foreign policy strategies within the subheadings of the role of the Turkic diaspora in combating regional and global issues and the Cyprus issue in the context of relations with Turkic states. Furthermore, concrete policy proposals on regional solidarity, economic cooperation, and cultural rapprochement dynamics are to be developed under the sub topics of economic-cultural integration and shared historical perception among Turkic states.

The scientific discussions and analyses planned to be conducted under the sub topics related to the main theme will lay the groundwork for both academic studies and the development of strategies for implementation. The sub topics will also allow participants to interact with different perspectives and interdisciplinary approaches. It is believed that the scientific research to be produced will make significant contributions to the literature on Turkic world studies, international organizations, diaspora studies, and the Cyprus issue. In parallel, the scientific studies produced will be evaluated at the highest level to ensure that the authors derive the maximum benefit in terms of their academic performance. For the reasons mentioned above, the 5th Manas Forum Organizing Committee invites academics specializing in their fields to discuss the current issues and future vision of the Turkic world within the framework of the sub topics listed below and to share their knowledge and experience with the academic community through the papers they will present. It is of great importance that abstracts and full texts of papers be submitted by the dates specified in the schedule to ensure the smooth progress of the conference proceedings.

 

SUB TOPICS

The Turkic World in the Context of Regional Developments

Political Relations Among Turkic States

Local Dynamics and Regional Interests of the Turkic World

Regional Power Balances in the Turkic World and the Importance of Central Asia

Geopolitical Tensions in the Caucasus and Azerbaijan's Rising Position

The Impact of Energy and Transportation Logistics in the Turkic World on Regional Developments

The Policies of Regional Powers Towards the Turkic World

The Situation of Turks Living Abroad (Balkan Turks, Crimean Tatars, Ahiska Turks, Iraqi and Syrian Turkmens, etc.) in the Context of Regional Developments

 

The Turkic World in the Context of Global Developments

The Turkic World in the Transition to a New World Order

The Policies of Global Powers (US, China, Russia, UK, etc.) Towards the Turkic World

Short-, Medium-, and Long-Term Effects of Global Developments on the Turkic World

New Power Centers and the Geopolitical Interests of the Turkic World

The Turkic World's Response to Global Power Struggles

 

The Turkic World in the Context of Relations with Regional and Global Organizations

International Organizations and the Organization of Turkic States (OTS)

The United Nations (UN) and the Turkic World

The European Union (EU), the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), and the Turkic World

BRICS and the Turkic World

The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the Turkic World

Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and the Turkic World

Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Turkic World

Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the Turkic World

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the Turkic World

Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) and the Turkic World

Other Regional-Global Organizations and the Turkic World

 

Regional Organization in the Turkic World

Organization of Turkic States (OTS)

Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic States (TURKPA)

Union of Municipalities of the Turkic World (UMTW)

International Organization of Turkic Culture (TÜRKSOY)

Turkic Academy

Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation

Turkic Investment Fund

Turkic Chambers of Commerce and Industry (TTSO)

Other Regional Organizations Related to the Turkic World

 

Common Diaspora Vision of Turkic States

Turkic Diaspora in the Struggle Against Regional and Global Problems

Organization of the Turkic Diaspora on a Regional and Global Scale

Organization and Cooperation Opportunities of the Diaspora of Turkic States

Structural Problems and Solutions in the Formation of the Diaspora of Turkic States

Theoretical Approaches, Application Areas, and Perspectives on the United Turkic Diaspora

 

The Cyprus Issue in the Context of Relations with Turkic States

The Cyprus Policy of Turkic States

Efforts Regarding the International Recognition of the Turkic Republic of Northern Cyprus

The Position of the Turkic Republic of Northern Cyprus in the Structure of the Organization of Turkic States

Representation of the Turkic Republic of Northern Cyprus in Other Regional Organizations of the Turkic World

The Blue Homeland Doctrine and the Reflections of Developments in the Eastern Mediterranean on the Turkic Republic of Northern Cyprus

Opportunities for Cooperation between the Turkic Republic of Northern Cyprus and Turkic States in the Fields of Education and Tourism

 

Security and Defense Cooperation in the Turkic World

Security Architecture of the Organization of Turkic States

Opportunities for Security and Defense Cooperation between Turkic Republics

Military-Technological Developments in the Defense Industries of Turkic Republics

Regional Threats and Border Security in the Turkic World

Problems and Solutions in the Turkic World in the Context of Food Security

Energy Security, Green Energy, and Renewable Energy Studies in the Turkic World

Efforts to Develop Technological Infrastructure in the Turkic World in the Context of Information Security

 

Economic Integration Among Turkic States

Economic Circulation and Common Market in the Turkic World

Regional Free Trade Agreements in the Turkic World

Trade Routes and Logistics Infrastructure Studies in the Turkic World

The Effects of Global Trade Wars on the Turkic World

The Effects of Global Warming, Climate Crisis, and Environmental Pollution on the Turkic World

Sustainable Development Goals of the Turkic World

Economic Development Cooperation Among Turkic States

 

Cultural Integration of the Turkic World

Cultural Dynamics of the Turkic World

Areas of Interaction in the Turkic World and the Preservation of Cultural Heritage

Common Language and Alphabet Projects in the Turkic World

Media and Publishing Initiatives Promoting Common Culture and Language Unity in the Turkic World

Opportunities for Educational and Scientific Cooperation among Turkic Republics

Joint University Projects and Student Exchange Programs in the Turkic World

 

History, Society, and Politics in the Turkic World

Historical Perception and Joint History Construction in the Turkic World

Soft Power Mechanisms of Turkic States

Migration and Population Movements in the Turkic World

Social Change and Transformations in the Turkic World

 

Honorary Board

• Prof. Dr. İbrahim ÇAPAK (Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University)
• Prof. Dr. Alpaslan CEYLAN (Rector, Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University)
• Prof. Dr. Almaz İBRAYEV (Vice Rector, Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University)
• Prof. Dr. Musa Kazım ARICAN (Rector of Ankara University of Social Sciences)
• Prof. Dr. Mehmet Naci BOSTANCI (Rector of Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University)
• Prof. Dr. Muhittin ŞİMŞEK (Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Khoja Ahmet Yassawi International Turkish-Kazakh University)
• Prof. Dr. Ahmet Cevat ACAR (Rector of Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University)
• Prof. Dr. Atilla ARKAN (Rector of Ibn Haldun University)
• Prof. Dr. Necip ŞİMŞEK (Rector of Istanbul Commerce University)

 

Organizing Committee

• Prof. Dr. Enver ARPA (Chair of the Organizing Committee)
• Prof. Dr. Recai DOĞAN (Member)
• Prof. Dr. Nasuh USLU (Member)
• Prof. Dr. Hanifi PARLAR (Member)
• Prof. Dr. Yaşar SARI (Member)
• Prof. Dr. Yunus Emre GÜRBÜZ (Member)
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Resul YALÇIN (Member)
• Dr. Lecturer Zeki AKÇAM (Member)
• Dr. Lecturer Gıyas ŞÜKÜROĞLU (Member)
• Dr. Lecturer Mehmet Ali BOLAT (Member)
• Naci SARIASLAN (Member)
• Chountagi BEKİR (Member)
• Research Assistant Melike ŞENGÜL (Member)

 

Scientific Board

• Prof. Dr. Abdullah GÜNDOĞDU (Ankara University - Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Abduvali ISADJANOV (Tashkent International Islamic University - Uzbekistan)
• Prof. Dr. Ahmet KAVAS (Istanbul Commerce University - Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Ahmet TAŞAĞIL (Yeditepe University - Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Ali ASKER (Karabük University - Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Ali Osman KURT (Ankara University of Social Sciences - Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Anvarbek MOKEEV (Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University - Kyrgyzstan)
• Prof. Dr. Berdal ARAL (Istanbul Medeniyet University - Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Bilal ÇAKICI (Ankara University of Social Sciences - Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Bobir NAMOZOV (Bukhara State University - Uzbekistan)
• Prof. Dr. Ceenbek ALIMBAYEV (Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University - Kyrgyzstan)
• Prof. Dr. Ejder OKUMUŞ (Ankara University of Social Sciences - Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Elem EYRİCE TEPECİKLİOĞLU (Ankara University of Social Sciences - Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Elnur Hasan MİKAİL (Caucasus University - Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Erman AKILLI (Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University - Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Eva CSAKI (Pázmány Péter Catholic University - Hungary)
• Prof. Dr. Fahri TÜRK (Trakya University - Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Farkhod NABİEV (Samarkand State University - Uzbekistan)
• Prof. Dr. Fırat PURTAŞ (Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University - Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Firyuza MUKHİTDİNOVA (Tashkent State Law University - Uzbekistan)
• Prof. Dr. Gökçe Yükselen PELER (Erciyes University - Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Gürol BABA (Ankara University of Social Sciences - Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Hakima SALOMOVA (Bukhara State University - Uzbekistan)
• Prof. Dr. Halil BAL (Istanbul University - Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Hasan Ali KARASAR (Cappadocia University – Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Havva KÖK ARSLAN (Üsküdar University - Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Hüseyin BAĞCI (Middle East Technical University - Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Hüseyin IŞIKSAL (Near East University - Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus)
• Prof. Dr. İsmail ŞAHİN (Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University - Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Jamila VAFAYEVA (Samarkand State University - Uzbekistan)
• Prof. Dr. Kasimjon SODİKOV (Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies - Uzbekistan)
• Prof. Dr. Layli ÜKÜBAYEVA (Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University - Kyrgyzstan)
• Prof. Dr. M. Hakan TÜRKÇAPAR (Ankara University of Social Sciences - Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Mehmet Akif KİREÇCİ (Ankara University of Social Sciences - Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Mesut ÖZCAN (Ankara University of Social Sciences - Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Muhammet Savaş KAFKASYALI (Kırıkkale University - Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Muhittin ATAMAN (Ankara University of Social Sciences - Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Mustafa AYDIN (Kadir Has University - Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Mustafa Said YAZICIOĞLU (Istanbul Commerce University - Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Münire Kevser BAŞ (Ankara University of Social Sciences - Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Nadirhan HASAN (Uzbekistan National University - Uzbekistan)
• Prof. Dr. Nasrullah UZMAN (Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University - Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Nur ÇETİN (Kırşehir Ahi Evren University - Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Okan YEŞİLOT (Marmara University - Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Oktay Fırat TANRISEVER (Middle East Technical University - Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Olim ASTANAKULOV (Tashkent International Islamic University - Uzbekistan)
• Prof. Dr. Osmonakun İBRAİMOV (Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University - Kyrgyzstan)
• Prof. Dr. Oygul SHARİPOVA (Bukhara State University - Uzbekistan)
• Prof. Dr. Özkul ÇOBANOĞLU (Hacettepe University - Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Poshshajon KENJAYEVA (Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies - Uzbekistan)
• Prof. Dr. Ramakrushna PRADHAN (Guru Ghasidas University - India)
• Prof. Dr. Ravshan ABDULLAYEV (Tashkent International Islamic University - Uzbekistan)
• Prof. Dr. Shavkat SHARİFKHOJAYEV (World Economy and Diplomacy University - Uzbekistan)
• Prof. Dr. Sherzod ABDULLAYEV (World Economy and Diplomacy University - Uzbekistan)
• Prof. Dr. Soyalp TAMÇELİK (Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University - Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Şokir GHAFFAROV (Samarkand State University - Uzbekistan)
• Prof. Dr. Utku YAPICI (Aydın Adnan Menderes University - Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Ülvi KESER (International Final University - Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus)
• Prof. Dr. Vasif QAFAROV (Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences - Azerbaijan)
• Prof. Dr. Vefa KURBAN (Ege University - Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Vugar İMANBEYLİ (Marmara University - Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Yalçın SARIKAYA (Giresun University - Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Yunus KOÇ (Hacettepe University - Turkey)
• Prof. Dr. Zeyneb ÇAĞLIYAN İÇENER (Istanbul Commerce University - Turkey)
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ebubekir GÜNGÖR (Yozgat Bozok University - Turkey)
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elvira LATİFOVA (Baku State University - Azerbaijan)
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fulya KÖKSOY (Batman University - Turkey)
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hatice ÇELİK (Ankara University of Social Sciences - Turkey)
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Meryem HAKİM (Ankara University of Social Sciences - Turkey)
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat Bürkan SERBEST (Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University - Kyrgyzstan)
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mürsel BAYRAM (Ankara University of Social Sciences - Turkey)
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ramin SADIK (Bayburt University - Turkey)
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zakir ÇOTAYEV (Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University - Kyrgyzstan)
• Dr. Ali Samir MERDAN (Çankırı Karatekin University - Turkey)
• Dr. Batıbek İSAKOV (Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University - Kyrgyzstan)
• Dr. Cengiz Mert BULUT (Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University - Turkey)
• Dr. Didem ÇATALKILIÇ (Ankara Medipol University - Turkey)
• Dr. Gabit ZHUMATAY (Narxoz University - Kazakhstan)
• Dr. Gökberk DURMAZ (Ankara University of Social Sciences - Turkey)
• Dr. Muhammet KOÇAK (Ankara University of Social Sciences - Turkey)
• Dr. Nazrin ALIZADA (Hatay Mustafa Kemal University - Turkey)
• Dr. Raziyahan ABDİYEVA (Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University - Kyrgyzstan)
• Dr. Seher BULUT (Ankara Medipol University - Turkey)
• Dr. Abzal DOSBOLOV (Ahmet Yesevi International Turkic-Kazakh University - Kazakhstan)
• Dr. Bakıtbek ORUNBEKOV (Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University - Kyrgyzstan)
• Dr. Cavid VELİYEV (Center for the Analysis of International Relations - Azerbaijan)
• Dr. Farkhod TOLİPOV (Science Caravan Think Tank - Uzbekistan)
• Dr. Suat BEYLUR (Ahmet Yesevi International Turkic-Kazakh University - Kazakhstan)

 

Application

Papers to be submitted for the “5th Manas Forum: International Conference on the Turkic World in the Context of Regional and Global Developments” must not have been presented anywhere else, published anywhere else, or submitted for publication anywhere else. Papers must be prepared in Turkish or English. Abstracts should be 200-300 words long and include 5 keywords. They should outline the problem, conceptual framework, and methodology of the study, as well as the findings and original contributions to the field literature. The full paper should be between 3,000 and 6,000 words in length. Full papers will be published in the Manas Forum - 2025 Proceedings Book after the peer review process is completed.

 

Conference Schedule

Deadline for Submission of Abstracts: July 1, 2025

Announcement Date for Accepted Abstracts: July 21, 2025

Final Submission Date for Full Papers: October 1, 2025

Announcement Date for Accepted Papers: October 21, 2025

Announcement Date for Conference Program: October 30, 2025

Conference Date: November 6-8, 2025

Location: Ankara University of Social Sciences Northern Cyprus Campus, Haspolat Junction No. 20, Nicosia - Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

Email: manasforumuasbukktc@asbu.edu.tr

Phone number: +90 542-860-4000

Conference website: https://manasforumuasbukktc.asbu.edu.tr/

 

Participation and Registration

Academics wishing to participate in the conference with a paper may submit their abstracts to manasforumuasbukktc@asbu.edu.tr by July 1, 2025. After scientific evaluation, authors of accepted abstracts will be notified via email. Authors whose abstracts are accepted may submit their full papers to manasforumuasbukktc@asbu.edu.tr by October 1, 2025. Authors who submit their full papers will receive an acceptance letter for the conference starting October 21, 2025.

 

Participation Format

In-Person Participation: Presentations will be made in person at the ASBÜ-KKTC Haspolat Campus.

Online Participation: Presentations will be made online via the Zoom program.

Zoom ID and password for online presentations will be sent along with the conference program.

 

Transportation and Accommodation

Transportation expenses for researchers who are scheduled to give in-person presentations will be covered by the researchers themselves, while accommodation and subsistence expenses will be covered by the organizing institutions. Researchers who do not wish to give online presentations and wish to give in-person presentations at their own expense will be provided with consulting services.

 

Facilities Provided for Participants

• Conference kit (bag, pen, notebook) for in-person participants

• Certificate of participation for all authors

• Publication of papers accepted by the referees in the ISBN-registered conference book

• Refreshments between sessions

• City transportation

 

Organizing Institutions

1 - Ankara University of Social Sciences Northern Cyprus Campus (TRNC)

2 - Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University Turkic World Strategic Research Center (Kyrgyzstan)

 

Partner Institutions

1 - Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University (Turkey)

2 - Khoja Ahmet Yassawi International Turkish-Kazakh University (Kazakhstan)

3 - Ibn Haldun University (Turkey)

4 - Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University (Turkey)

5 - Istanbul Commerce University (Turkey)

6 - Center for the Analysis of International Relations (Azerbaijan)

7 - Azerbaijan – Cyprus Friendship Society (TRNC)

8 - Baku Beynelhalk Multiculturalism Center (Azerbaijan)