TASEN Institute

Foundation & Institutional Affiliation The Turkish Arab African Institute for Strategic Studies (TASEN) was established in 2008 in Ankara as the official research and intellectual arm of the Turkish Arab African Organization for Economic and Strategic Cooperation (TASCA). The Institute focuses on producing strategic knowledge, developing future-oriented visions, and providing advanced analytical frameworks that serve decision-makers, entrepreneurs, and initiative leaders alike, across Türkiye, the Arab world, and Africa, while maintaining full engagement with the international arena. TASEN places particular emphasis on supporting international security and stability, offering in-depth studies and strategic analyses that contribute to peacebuilding, regional cooperation, and geopolitical balance among nations. Core Activities Supervising scientific research projects in strategy, policy, and public administration Producing future studies and geopolitical analyses that support international security and stability Organizing international conferences, forums, and specialized scientific workshops Strengthening academic relations and research partnerships between universities and think tanks Developing training programs aimed at leadership and institutional capacity building Empowering entrepreneurs and initiative owners through strategic insight and scientific tools that support emerging projects Launching knowledge initiatives that enhance dialogue and cooperation among regional and international think-tank institutions Partnerships & Collaboration TASEN maintains an extensive network of partnerships with universities, research laboratories, and think tanks across Türkiye, the Arab world, and Africa. It also expands its cooperation with international institutions to support global security and stability and enhance its scientific presence in the international sphere. Under the umbrella of TASCA – the Turkish Arab Africa