Valdai Club Gathers in Istanbul to Shape Eurasia’s Future Amid Global Shifts
The Valdai Discussion Club is currently hosting its offsite conference in Istanbul, Turkey, from November 10 to 11. The conference, titled 'The Future of Eurasia', brings together leading experts and officials from various countries to discuss the region's dynamics and challenges. The event is hosted in Istanbul due to Turkey's strategic position between Europe and Asia, symbolizing both unity and divisions in the region.
The conference is opened by Andrei Bystritsky, Chairman of the Valdai Club, who emphasizes the importance of the event in building a new, polycentric world. Participants agree that Eurasia needs unification of international actors, not new dividing lines, to navigate the complex global dynamics.
Taha Özhan, an expert from the Ankara Institute, introduces the term 'controlled destruction' to describe the current state of global affairs. Meanwhile, Osman Sert, Director of Research at the same institute, highlights the significance of relations with Russia for Turkey. This sentiment is echoed by leading Turkish experts at the conference, who praise the Valdai Club's format for fostering real dialogue and setting the right course in international affairs.
Balkrishan Sharma, Director General of India’s United Service Institution of Defence Studies, discusses the pressure on Eurasia from the West and NATO. Alexei Ivanov, Chargé d’Affaires of the Russian Federation in Turkey, expresses confidence in the substantive discussions taking place at the conference.
The Valdai Discussion Club's conference in Istanbul underscores the importance of dialogue and cooperation among Eurasian nations. With Turkey's unique position between Europe and Asia, the conference serves as a platform for discussing unity and divisions in the region. As the event continues, participants are expected to delve deeper into the challenges and opportunities facing Eurasia in the years to come.
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