"Liberalism and Turkey’s Experience in the 21st Century: A Perspective for the Future"
1 – 2 November 2008, Istanbul
November 1st, Saturday
Opening Remarks: Prof. Dr.Atilla Yayla, Gazi University
Session I Human Rights and Liberalism
Chair: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tanju Tosun, Ege University
Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bekir Berat Özipek, University of Gaziosmanpaşa, Star daily
Commentator: Prof. Dr. Mümtazer Türköne, Zaman Daily
Session II Rule of Law and Liberalism
Chair: Prof. Dr. Yavuz Atar, Selçuk University
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Zühtü Arslan, PA Fac. of Security Scs.
Commentator: Dr. Ali Bayramoğlu, Yeni Şafak Daily
Session III Freedom of Religion and Turkey
Chair: Etyen Mahçupyan, Agos Daily
Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bilal Sambur, S. Demirel Uni.
Commentator: Mustafa Akyol, Star Journal
Session IV Liberalism and Democracy
Chair : Prof. Dr. Levent Köker, Gazi University
Speaker: Asst. Prof. Dr. Bican Şahin, Hacettepe University
Commentator: Dr. Sahin Alpay, Bahçeşehir University, Zaman Daily
Session V Free Market Economy and Daily Life
Chair: Prof. Dr. Kürşat Aydoğan, Bilkent University
Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat Çokgezen, Marmara University
Commentator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fuat Oğuz, Başkent University
Session VI Freedom of Entrepreneurship and Economic Development
Chair: Prof. Dr. Ömer Çaha, Fatih University
Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bahadır Akın, K. Mehmetbey Uni.
Commentator: Kerem Tibuk, Businessman
Session VII Free Trade, Freedom and Prosperity
Chair: Prof. Dr. Asaf Savaş Akat, Bilgi University
Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Acar, Kırıkkale University
Commentator: Prof. Dr. Eser Karakaş, Bahçeşehir University
Session VIII Environmetal Problems and Liberalism
Chair: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Uzun, Cumhuriyet University
Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yusuf Şahin, Blacksea Technical University
Commentator: Asst. Prof. Dr. İsmail Aktar, Kırıkkale University
November 2nd , Sunday
Session IX International Politics, Freedom and Peace
Chair: Prof. Dr. Birol Akgün, Selçuk University
Speaker: Prof. Dr. İhsan Dağı, METU
Commentator: Prof. Dr. Beril Dedeoğlu, Galatasaray University
Session X Liberalism and Liberals in Turkish History
Chair: Asooc. Prof. Dr. Çağatay Okutan, Blacksea Technical University
Speaker: Dr. Murat Yılmaz
Commentator: Emre Aköz, Sabah Daily
Panel: Freedom and Media: Is There a Need for Liberal Media?
Chair: Mrs. Gülay Göktürk, ALT
Speakers: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gülgün Tosun, Ege University Faculty of Communications
Ergun Babahan, Editor-in-Chief, Sabah Daily
Yasemin Çongar, Deputy Editor, Taraf Daily
Closing Remarks