Challenges and Prospects for Reconciliation in Turkey’s Peace Process with the Kurds

Date

2026/07/23(Thu) 14:00-17:00

Venue

Online／Aoyama Gakuin University (Aoyama Campus), Soken-building No.14, 9th floor, Room 16.

On-site/Online

Hybrid

Language

English

This panel examines the challenges and prospects of Turkey’s peace process with the Kurds. Bringing together specialists in Kurdish politics, migration, and reconciliation, it explores issues of justice, recognition, historical memory, and regional dynamics across Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Iran. Drawing on reconciliation studies and comparative perspectives, the discussion considers the conditions necessary for building sustainable peace and shared futures.

Challenges and Prospects for Reconciliation in Turkey’s Peace Process with the Kurds

Registration

Advance registration is required. Please register using the following online form by July 20, 2026.
Registration form

Participation is available both in person and online. The meeting link will be sent to registered participants prior to the event.

Programs

2026/07/23
14:00 - 14:05	Opening Remarks
14:05 - 14:10	Introduction of the Panelists and Commentator
14:10 - 14:50	Panel 1	Prof. Mashuq Kurt(Royal Holloway, University of London)
14:50 - 15:30	Panel 2	Dr. Barış Öktem(Keio University)
15:30 - 15:50	Commentator’s Remarks	Dr. Mostafa Khalili(ILCAA, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies)
15:50 - 16:00	Intermission
16:00 - 17:00	Q&A and General Discussion	Moderator: Prof. Naoko Kumagai(School of Global Studies and Collaboration, Aoyama Gakuin University)

Contact

khalili[at]aa.tufs.ac.jp

Notes

Participation is free of charge. An optional post-panel dinner will be held from 17:30. The participation fee for the dinner is ¥1,000 per person.