Mission
The center aims to increase awareness of the Asia-Pacific region and ASEAN, develop priority areas of cooperation in Turkey-Asia-Pacific relations, and formulate constructive policy proposals within Turkey’s “Asia Anew” and “Belt and Road” Initiatives by:
- Identifying the dynamics of the Asia-Pacific region and ASEAN,
- Examining the region’s historical, political, and economic position within the international system from both historical and contemporary perspectives,
- Highlighting the economic, political, and cultural differences and diversity of the Asia-Pacific region and ASEAN while emphasizing their common themes,
- Aligning Turkey’s economic and diplomatic priorities and objectives in Asia with those of the Asia-Pacific region and ASEAN as key areas of focus.
Vision
The Istanbul Gedik University Asia-Pacific Strategic Studies Application and Research Center aims to enhance intellectual and academic interest in the Asia-Pacific, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and Asia, both in academic circles and among the general public. It also seeks to develop priority areas of cooperation within Turkey’s “Asia Anew” and “Belt and Road” Initiatives.