11th ADAM (ACTOR) INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE May 16-17, 2014 Podgorica, Montenegro Ankara Centre for Thought and Research ADAM (ACTOR) is a non-profit organization and began its activities as a civil society initiative in 2006. It was established by a group of academicians in Ankara, with the aim of improving the quality of human capital and human resources of the society as well as supporting social and cultural activities for young generations. ADAM organizes training activities and research projects to achieve these targets. In this context, ADAM began organizing annual international conference series in 2008. Previously, ADAM International Conferences were held in SarajevoBosnia and Herzegovina (2008), Damascus-Syria (2009), Baku-Azerbaijan (2010), Skopje-Macedonia & Pristina-Kosovo (2011), Accra-Ghana (2012), SimferopolUkraine (2012), Plovdiv-Bulgaria (2012), Zanzibar-Tanzania (2013). ADAM organizes its Eleventh International Conference in Podgorica, Montenegro in cooperation with İstanbul Sabahattin Zaim University and University Donja Gorica. Participants and speakers from the host university as well as from various universities of Turkey, Bosnia and Macedonia will present papers and contribute to the discussions. The theme of the conference is "Turkish and Balkan Relations: Past, Present and Future.” The presentations will be given in English. Following the conference, selected papers will be published in an edited book by ADAM. Science Board: Dr. Mehmet Bulut, Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University Dr. Veselin Vukotic, University of Donja Gorica Dr. Metin Toprak, International University of Sarajevo Dr. Maja Drakic Grgur, University of Donja Gorica Dr. İbrahim G. Yumusak, Istanbul Medeniyet University Dr. Recep Senturk, Fatih Sultan Mehmet University Dr. Kadir Canatan, Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University Dr. Mehmet Can, International University of Sarajevo Dr. Sanja Ivanovic, University of Donja Gorica Dr. Mevludin Ibish, International Balkan University Dr. Bulent Ari, Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University Dr. Olivera Injac, University of Donja Gorica Dr. Bilal Sambur, Yildirim Beyazit University Dr. Mehmet Emin Koktas, Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University Organization Committee: Dr. Recai Aydin, International University of Sarajevo Dr. Mustafa Cakir, Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University Dr. Ibrahim Dursun, Turkish National Police Academy Mr. Cem Korkut, Yildirim Beyazit University Mr. Bora Altay, Yildirim Beyazit University 11th ADAM (ACTOR) INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE on “Turkish & Balkan Relations: Past, Present and Future” May 16-17, 2014 Podgorica, Montenegro Phone: +90 312 324 64 84 www.adam.org.tr / [email protected] CONFERENCE PROGRAM May 16, 2014 Friday 08:30 Opening Session: Presentation Session-III (Chair: Dr. Fuat Gurcan) v Dr. Sandra Skataric: “Montenegrins working in Constatinople (economic and social aspects)” v Welcoming address by Dr. Veselin Vukotic, Rector, UDG v Ahmed Kulanic: “Ideology vs National Interests: Russian and Turkish Foreign Policy in Balkans” v Welcoming address by Dr. Mehmet Bulut, Rector, IZU v Dr. Ivan Jovetic: “The long journey to Europe?” 9:00 – 10:30 Presentation Session-I (Chair: Dr. Metin Toprak) v Dr. Kadir Canatan: “Multiculturalism in Europe and the Balkans ” v Dr. Olivera Injac: “Development and improvements of bilateral relations between Turkey and Montenegro since 2006” v Dr. Boris Ilijanic: “Sustainable protection of cultural property/architectural heritage” v Dr. Mevludin Ibish: “Understanding the political and social role of Turkey in the Balkans with specific reference to Macedonia” v Dr. Abdulmuttalip Arpa: “Religion and the Peace in the Balkans” v Dr. Mehmedin Tahirovic: “Relations between Turkey and Balkan states in function of improvement of regional peace and stability” v Dr. Senol Duman: “Economic Integration and the Peace in the Balkans” v Dr. Petar Ivanovic: “Strengthening cooperation between Turkey and Montenegro with special attention to economic sphere” 10:45 – 12:15 Presentation Session-II (Chair: Dr. Hasan Korkut) v Dr. Milica Dakovic : “Investment opportunities in a context of new energetic paragidm (Montenegro and Western Balkans)” v Dr. Mustafa Cakir: “Economic Relations between Turkey and the Balkans ” v Dr. Vojin Galubovic & Jadranka Kaluderovic & Milika Mirkovic: "Synchronization of business cycles in Montenegro and Turkey" v Dr. Recai Aydin & Leman Erdal: “Energy Corridors to Balkans through Turkey” v Dr. Nikola Perovic: “SWOT analysis of methods of business connections between Montenegro and Turkey” 12:30 14:30 - 16:00 Lunch Break 16:30 - 18:00 Presentation Session-IV (Chair: Dr. Mesut Idriz) v Dr. Mehmet Bulut: “Opportunities in Turkey for students from Balkan Countries ” v Dr. Zoran Dikanovic: “Integration of capital markets - opportunities and threats” v Cem Korkut & Bora Altay: “Pax Ottomana in Balkan Provinces” v Dr. Rahela Pupovic: “Cross-cultural differences in entrepreneurial endeavours” v Dr. Baki Can: “Ottoman Heritage in Balkans and its Silent Messages” v Dr. Muhamed Ali: “Turkish Educational Activities in the Western Balkans in the Post-Cold War Period” May 17, 2014 Saturday 09:00 – 12:00 12:00 – 12:30 Brainstorming Session (Session Moderators: Dr. Mehmet Bulut & Dr. Veselin Vukotic) Discussants: All Participants of the Conference, including Dr. Ibrahim Dursun, Maja Drakic Grgur, Dr. Olivera Injac, Dr. Metin Toprak, Dr. Sanja Ivanovic, Emir Hadzikadunic, Halil Ibrahim Basaran, Dr. Abdulkadir Develi Concluding Remarks by Moderators and end of the program