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About TASEN...

TASEN is the dedicated research and strategic-thinking arm of TASCA. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Ankara, TASEN operates as the Turkish Arab African Institute for Strategic Studies, committed to producing high-quality strategic knowledge and forward-looking analyses. Through its work, TASEN serves decision-makers, entrepreneurs, and initiative-holders across Türkiye, the Arab world, and Africa — and actively engages with the international community to foster global cooperation and impact.

Our Mission

  • Provide advanced strategic insight and analytical frameworks to policy-makers, business leaders, and innovators.

  • Support sustainable cooperation and development through rigorous research in strategy, security, economics and social policy.

  • Contribute to global peace and stability by offering studies and analyses that inform regional and international policymaking.

  • Empower entrepreneurs and emerging ventures with the knowledge and tools to succeed in cross-regional collaboration.

Our Vision

TASEN aspires to become one of the foremost strategic research institutions in the Turkey–Arab–Africa region and beyond — recognized globally for its contributions to security, development, economic cooperation, and international stability. Our goal is to shape a future where justice, stability and sustainable development guide cooperation among nations.

What We Do (Core Activities & Services)

  • Strategic research and policy analysis in geopolitics, security, economic development, and governance.

  • Future studies, trend forecasting, and scenario planning for regional and international relations.

  • Organization of international conferences, forums, workshops and forums bringing together experts, academics, and stakeholders.

  • Academic partnerships: collaboration with universities, think-tanks and research centers worldwide.

  • Capacity-building programmes: training, seminars and workshops aimed at leadership, governance, research and economic development.

  • Support for entrepreneurs and initiative-holders: offering strategic consulting, market & regional analysis, and partnership facilitation.

  • Publication of research reports, white papers and strategic policy briefs.

TASEN maintains a broad network of academic institutions, research centers, think-tanks, and strategic partners in Türkiye, the Arab world, Africa, and globally. Through these partnerships, TASEN facilitates cross-regional cooperation, joint research projects, investment and development initiatives, and contributes to strengthening international ties under the umbrella of TASCA.

Our Network & Partnerships

  • Because we combine academic rigor, strategic vision, and global connectivity to address complex regional challenges.

  • Because we support not only governments and institutions, but also entrepreneurs, innovators and rising leaders— bridging research and practice.

  • Because we place security, stability, justice, and sustainable development at the core of our mission.

  • Because through TASEN, stakeholders gain access to unique regional insight, international networks, and actionable strategic guidance.

Why TASEN?

Affiliation

TASEN operates under the umbrella of TASCA — the Turkish Arab African Economic & Strategic Cooperation Association — integrating seamlessly with TASCA’s broader mission to enhance economic cooperation, investment, and development across Türkiye, the Arab world, and Africa.

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