MEDITERRANEAN SUMMER UNIVERSITY

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1 MEDITERRANEAN SUMMER UNIVERSITY in partnership with Antalya International University and international Relation Department of Akdeniz University «CHANGING SECURITY PERCEPTIONS IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND THE MEDITERRANEAN» REPORT OF THE SESSION ANTALYA () June 22th to 28th, 2014

2 - 1 - The «Centre International de Formation Européenne» has organised its first Mediterranean summer university in from June 22 th to 28 th, This one week summer school took place in the very nice city of Antalya in collaboration with two different university partners, a public one, the department of international relations of Akdeniz University, and a private one, the Antalya International University. The foreign students and lecturers were accommodated on the campus of Akdeniz University, close to the beach and with easy access to the commun transportation in order to reach the city center. Half of the lectures were in the building of Akdeniz University, the same place as the accommodation. For the other lectures, in the very new building of Antalya International University, a little bit far from Antalya, each day a shuttle took the group on the campus and brought them back after the courses. The timing was organised so that everybody had good opportunities to visit Antalya and its attractions during the evening. The academic program was structured around a lot of topics regarding the Mediterranean area : Geographic and Economic aspects, cooperation with the other countries in the region, conflicts in the region, Energy resources, transportation and exchanges, etc. The programme contained approximately 30 hours of lectures, discussions and role plays to permit to the students to be more and more involved. They were conducted in English by international experts from European Union and from. This large group, more than 25 participants representing 6 different countries, has immediately formed very friendly relations. Thanks to their turkish new friends, a special bond was immediately created and probably will be an opportunity for each one to visit each other in their own country for many years to come. All our participants enjoyed a rich extra programme which helped them to savour the culture of this special country. A day trip was proposed in very historical and cultural sites, Phaselis and Olympos ancient cities, including free time for swimming and a very appreciated lunch in a typical Turkish restaurant. All the candidates completed the program successfully and received a certificate of participation. Additionally, those students who presented some supplementary work after the session acquired ECTS Credits. We also asked our students at the end of the session to fill out the evaluation questionnaire and comment upon our programme. Their observations, which can be found further on in this report have been of immense value for us, organisers. Cife warmly thanks the two partners from Antalya International University and Adkeniz University for their friendly and efficient collaboration and for accepting this first experience together.

3 - 2 - PROGRAMME Sunday June 22th, 2014: Arrival of the participants Accommodation at Akdeniz University Campus 8 pm Friendly dinner on the campus at Akdeniz University Hotel Monday June 23th 2014: ANTALYA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 9 am Departure for Antalya International University Opening session Presentation of the partners - Prof. Tarik Oguzlu, Department of Political Science and International Relations, Antalya International University. - Prof. Ceren Uysal Oguz, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of International Relations, Akdeniz University. - Mme Marie-France Perdigon, Director of the Summer University Programme of CIFE. 11 to am: "Changing Security Environment in the Middle East and 's Perceptions" Prof. Dr. Tarık Oğuzlu (), Antalya International University, Dept. of Political Science and International Relations pm :Lunch on the campus together with the lecturers 2 to 4 pm: Energy resources in the Middle East : Role and place of the nuclear energy Gérard Cognet, Dr. Sc. (France), Regional nuclear adviser, CEA Delegation for Central Europe pm : City Tour of Antalya and free time in the city 7.00pm OFFICIAL OPENING DINNER in Rixos Downtown Hotel, Antalya

4 - 3 - Tuesday June 24 th, 2014: ANTALYA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 9 am Departure for Antalya International University 10 to 12 am: Energy resources in the Middle East (continuation) «Offshore issues in the security perception» Mme Isabelle Bocquillon (France), Project Manager EDF Lunch on the campus together with the lecturers 1.45 to 2.45 pm : Energy Resources as a Strategic Asset in the Middle East Asst. Prof.Dr. Sanem Özer (), Akdeniz University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Dept. of International Relations. 3 to 4 pm: Energy Transportation to the European Markets Asst. Prof.Dr. Sanem Özer (), Akdeniz University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Dept. of International Relations Coming back to the campus and free time for activities and dinner

5 - 4 - Wednesday June 25 th, 2014: FULL DAY EXCURSION Olympos, and Phaselis ancient cities lunch in a typical Turkish restaurant and free time to the beach

6 Thursday June 26 th, 2014: AKDENIZ UNIVERSITY to am: Cooperation between Middle Eastern countries and the EU Assoc. Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Üstün (), Chair, Political Science and Public Administration Department, Gediz University 11 to am : The Mediterranean sea as a conflit area (role of Syria, Iran, etc) in the region Camille Maurice (France), geopolitics analyst, Graduate (Master 2) in geopolitics and international security 1.00 pm: Lunch on the campus together with the lecturers 2.30 to 4 pm : Economics, politics and Geopolitics aspects of the Middle East and Mediterranean Area: The place of between Europe and Asia Assoc. Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Üstün (), Chair, Political Science and Public Administration Department, Gediz University Free time for activities and dinner Friday June 27 th, 2014 AKDENIZ UNIVERSITY 9 to 11 am : Arab Spring Camille Maurice (France), geopolitics analyst, Graduate (Master é in geopolitics and international security to am: General debate with all the candidates and present lecturers 1. pm: Lunch on the campus together with the lecturers 2.30 pm: Oral exams for the ECTS Credits (only for those wishing to acquire ECTS Credits)

7 4 pm : Evaluation - Closing session Distribution of the Diplomas - 6 -

8 pm CLOSING DINNER in Akdeniz Hotel on the campus Saturday June 28 th, 2014 : Departure

9 - 8 - PARTICIPANTS AKGÜL Fatma İlknur (Miss) [email protected] Bachelor in International Relations, and Master Degree and International Political Economy. PHD in progress, Atilim University. BEISBEKOVA Anar (Miss) [email protected] Bachelor degree in Turkish-English Languages, Master degree in Political Science and international relations, International relations PHD in progress, Akdeniz University BOZDAĞ Umut Ezgi (Miss) [email protected] Master degree in European studies, International relations PHD in progress, Akdeniz University BUZATU Sorina (Miss) Romania [email protected] Journalist, Public relations specialist, Master degree in Project management and political marketing, Bucarest ÇAKIR Mustafa Master student in International Relations, Akdeniz University. [email protected] ÇITAK Emre [email protected] Bachelor degree in English Literature, Ankara University, Master student in International Relations, Hacettepe University. PHD in progress, Gazi University DENIZ Nazlı Gül (Miss) [email protected] Student in International Relations, Faculty of Political Science, Ankara University.

10 - 9 - ECE İsmail Alparslan [email protected] Student in Economics and International Relations, Yasar University IZMIR. ELIMANOVA Asmira (Miss) [email protected] Bachelor degree in Philology, Master degree in Culturology, International relations PHD in Progress, Akdeniz University GAMGEBELI Natalia Georgia [email protected] Graduated in Sciences of Management at IFAG Sofia, Intern at Wallonia Foreign Trade and Investment Agency (AWEX), Department of Eastern and Central Europe, Brussels GÜNDOĞDU Emre [email protected] Bachelor and Master degree in International Relations, International Relations PHD in progress, Akdeniz University GÜNEŞ Asiye Gün (Miss) [email protected] Bachelor and Master degree in International relations, International Relations PHD in progress, Akedniz University HANOVA Aygul (Miss) Turkmenistan [email protected] Master degree in European and International Studies, IE-EI Nice, Master degree in Political Science and Security Studies, OSCE Academy in Kyrgystan, PhD in Civilization Studies, Istanbul. İNAN Aybüke (Miss) [email protected] Bachelor and Master degrees in International Relations, Akdeniz University

11 KARADUT İsmail Cem [email protected] Bachelor and Master degree in Public Administration Research assistant at Dumlupinar University KASRI Fairouz (Miss) Netherlands Bachelor degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences, University College Maastrich [email protected] KILINC Pinar Buket [email protected] Bachelor degree in Business administration, Master degree in International relations and European studies, International relations PHD in progress, Akdeniz University KIRAZ Sami [email protected] Bachelor and Master degree in International Relations, International relations PHD in progress, Gazi UniversityAnkara. KONOVIC Felix Israel [email protected] M.A. Degree in History and Middle East, Research Analyst at the Institute for Monitoring Peace and Cultural Tolerance, Israel. KULAKLI İbrahim Yavuz [email protected] Student in International Relations, Akdeniz University. NEBIOĞLU Sami Serkan [email protected] Student in International relation, Master in progress, Gediz University Izmir.

12 ÖĞÜTCÜ Özge Nur (Miss) [email protected] Bachelor degree in political science and international Relations, Master degree in Advanced European and International Studies? Bilgi University and CIFE MAIES, Specialist at Avim, Avrasya Incelemeleri Merkezi (Center for Eurasian Studies) RAWEEE Floortje (Miss) Netherlands Bachelor degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences, University College Maastrich. [email protected] SEYIRCI Taylan [email protected] Bachelor of arts in International relations (Istanbul Bilgi University), Master of arts in Politics and Contemporary History (University of Nottingham) TUNCER Fatih Fuat [email protected] Bachelor degree in Political Science and International Relation, Master degree in International Relations, International Relations PHD in progress, Akdeniz University YAVUZ Betül (Miss) [email protected] Bachelor and Master degree in International Relation and Political Economy International Relations PHD in progress, Ankara University. Find all the photos of the session on facebook «Programme d été du CIFE» &type=3

13 EVALUATION The evaluation organised at the end of the session and the examination of the forms proved a very good satisfaction of the students regarding the programme as well as the organisation. We can consider that the program has been widely praised with a level of satisfaction of 85%. This level could have been much higher if the housing conditions of the candidates had been better. Indeed, if the candidates have all noticed a very large satisfaction regarding : - relations with the staff, - administrative assistance offered before and during the program - cultural and tourist activities offered outside the program - conduction of the educational program, etc. it appeared that the on-campus housing was a little bit poor. The air conditioning did not work, the bathrooms were very old, the doors of the bedrooms or the wardrobe didn t lock However, no candidate had really complained about housing because the rest of supplying and program was perfect, but, nevertheless, many have noticed a housing of "poor" quality. The Turkish partners have taken note and excused by saying that initially the students should have been housed in a new academic structure, on the same campus but in a new building being finalized. Unfortunately, this building, which was to be completed in June, has been delayed and candidates had to be housed in the old building. If the program is renewed in 2015, the University is committed to accommodate all the candidates in the new building and the students in this case should be fully satisfied. The choice of topics was appreciated and judged interesting and useful. The students made many positive comments on our team of lecturers, from and from abroad, which additionally gave them insight into different subjects. The only (and very rare) complaint was about a few ones whose English language was a little bit insufficient and, therefore, gave a lecture considered as too long and too slow or about the duration of lectures (too long for some of the students) specially for those without experience of such an intensive programme. Despite this, the content of each lecture was considered as really interesting and all the teachers and all the lectures were highly rated. The local teachers, as well as external teachers invited by the CIFE were widely appreciated (almost all teachers and experts received a score of 8 to 10). This experience of academic programme and living together with a large representation of nationalities will benefit each on in the future and probably will give the opportunity to create deeper links between the participants. The foreign students have really appreciated relationship with their new Turkish friends and with the director of the programme. The general opinion was a perfect mixture of leisure activities and lectures. Everybody has agreed that free time during the evening, with the help of the Turkish assistants and students was wonderful specially because of our very nice location, close to the beach. In conclusion, all candidates have been very satisfied with the program and expressed the wish to follow another summer session of CIFE in the future. We can confirm that the program has achieved great success for both students and teachers and, we hope that the partners have been fully satisfied and ready to start again. CIFE warmly thanks all the managers and assistants of Akdeniz University and Antalya International University for their involvement, their confidence and their friendship.

14 SUMMER UNIVERSITY ORGANISATION Direction of the CIFE s Summer University Programme Marie-France PERDIGON Director of the Summer University Programme CENTRE INTERNATIONAL DE FORMATION EUROPEENNE C.I.F.E. 10 Avenue des Fleurs Tel (0) F NICE Fax (0) [email protected] ORGANISATION AND ASSISTANCE IN TURKEY Partner from Akdeniz University Ceren UYSAL OĞUZ Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Dept. of International Relations Partner from Antalya International University TARIK OGUZLU Department of political science and International Relations Team of Turkish assistants Pınar Buket KILINÇ Taylan SEYIRCI Yavuz İbrahim KULAKLI This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein With the support of the ERASMUS + Program