2011 INTERNATIONAL NEIGHBOURHOOD SYMPOSIUM

Tuesday, 28 June – Sunday, 3 July 2011

CIES will host the 1st International Neighbourhood Symposium on “Understanding the Common Neighbourhood – The Black Sea Region in Focus” to be held on the island of Heybeliada near Istanbul, Turkey from Tuesday, 28 June – Sunday, 3 July 2011. The International Neighbourhood Symposium aims to promote further understanding and cooperation in the Black Sea region and beyond by providing a forum for study, dialogue and networking in a multicultural and interdisciplinary environment. Young professionals and graduate students primarily from the countries of the Black Sea area, EU member states, and the United States are welcome to apply.

The CIES project enjoys the support of numerous international partners and sponsors including the Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation, Harvard University Black Sea Security Program, Open Ukraine Foundation, the Institute for Regional and International Studies, the International Centre for Democratic Transition, the International Relations Council of Turkey, Kadir Has University and the Corporate Social Responsibility Association of Turkey.

Symposium Announcement

Application Form

Draft Program