Final International University continues to strengthen its position in the academic world through high-quality scholarly output and international publishing success. Dr. Çağlar Öztürk, a faculty member in the Department of Political Science and International Relations, has achieved significant recognition with the publication of his latest book by the internationally renowned academic publisher Palgrave Macmillan.

Co-authored with Dr. Christos Kourtelis, the book titled Turkey's European Union Candidacy and Europeanisation offers a comprehensive analysis of Turkey–European Union relations between 1999 and 2024. The study examines how the Europeanization process in Turkey has evolved over time, providing a multidimensional perspective on its transformation.

Analyzing the Transformation of Turkey–EU Relations

The book demonstrates how the initial progress achieved through the Europeanization process gradually weakened and, in recent years, has largely been reversed. This transformation is shown to have been shaped by both domestic political dynamics and international developments.

One of the key arguments highlighted in the study is that the reversal of the Europeanization process was carried out by the Adalet ve Kalkınma Partisi (Justice and Development Party – AKP), which had previously been considered one of the principal architects of the Europeanization agenda in Turkey. By situating this political shift within its historical and institutional context, the book makes an important contribution to the existing literature.

Academic Vision at Final International University

Through collaborations with leading international publishers, Final International University continues to reinforce its research-oriented educational approach. Dr. Çağlar Öztürk’s publication once again highlights the University’s scholarly productivity and growing global academic visibility in the field of social sciences.

Serving as a valuable resource for scholars and readers seeking to understand why Turkey–EU relations have deteriorated and how the Europeanization process has reversed, the book is attracting considerable attention within international academic circles.

The book by Dr. Çağlar Öztürk and Dr. Christos Kourtelis is available at the following link:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Turkeys-European-Union-Candidacy-Europeanisation/dp/3031902661