International Strategic Research Organization

The International Strategic Research Organization (USAK, acronym from its Turkish name Uluslararası Stratejik Araştırma Kurumu) is an independent think-tank established in 2004.

In June 2010, Özdem Sanberk, former undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and retired ambassador, became president of USAK and Prof. Dr İhsan Bal became head of the Academic Council.

[1] The aim of these publications, which are supported by field research, is primarily to convey accurate information to decision-makers and other relevant readers.

Analist provides in-depth analysis of regional & global issues and Turkey's approach thereto within the framework of a different theme each month.

Its mission is to fill the gap between foreign policy, politics and strategy formation with its expertise, concrete figures and analytical perspective.

The Review of International Law and Politics (UHP) is a peer-reviewed journal that is published four times a year (in the winter, spring, summer and autumn).

Moreover, the journal accepts papers from scholars all over the world on area studies (Balkans, Caucasus, Europe, Central Asia, etc.

The USAK Yearbook of Politics and International Relations is an annual, peer-reviewed, English language scholarly journal.

USAK often undertakes activities with its international partners, including common field research, conferences and seminars and joint publications.