Individual and Society Journal of Social Science

“Türkiye in the Age of Global Ruptures”

The first quarter of the 21st century has been shaped by multilayered ruptures such as pandemics, regional wars, great power competition, supply chain crises, energy and food security challenges, climate change, and the acceleration of digital transformation. In this period—marked by the erosion of the global order established after the Cold War, and by the growing prominence of multipolarity, uncertainty, and geopolitical tensions—the political, economic, and social capacities of states are being tested once again.

At this historical juncture, Türkiye stands at the center of global ruptures due to both its geographical location and its political and economic dynamics. Situated at the intersection of Europe, the Middle East, the Caucasus, and the Black Sea basin, Türkiye assumes critical roles in the fields of security, migration, energy, trade, and diplomacy. At the same time, it experiences its own internal ruptures through political transformations, economic fluctuations, and processes of social change.

The special issue of our journal titled “Türkiye in the Age of Global Ruptures” aims to examine Türkiye’s position within this multidimensional transformation process from an interdisciplinary perspective. In this context, original contributions are invited on the following themes (but not limited to):

Suggested Sub-themes

• The individual, society, religion, and ideologies
• Changes in global power balances and Türkiye’s foreign policy orientation
• The multipolar world order and Türkiye’s strategic positioning
• Global political-economic transformation and the Turkish economy
• Energy geopolitics, green transition, and Türkiye
• Women, youth, and family
• Digitalization, artificial intelligence, and debates on national sovereignty
• Türkiye’s role in the defense industry and security architecture
• Climate crisis and environmental governance
• Global crises of norms and debates in Türkiye on justice, law, freedom, democracy, populism, and human rights
• Social movements, identity politics, and the new public sphere

In addition to theoretical, empirical, and conceptual studies, comparative analyses, field research, and critical evaluations are also within the scope of the special issue. Contributions from different disciplines (international relations, political science, economics, sociology, law, history, communication, etc.) are encouraged.

Timeline

• Deadline for abstract submission: April 15, 2026
• Full paper submission deadline: May 15, 2026
• Publication date: July 15, 2026

Submission guidelines and formatting rules are available on our journal’s website. All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer review process.

At this critical juncture in which the global order is being reconstituted, we look forward to your contributions on how Türkiye can be conceptualized and understood.

Editorial Board