Balacan Ayar

Central European University, Gender Studies, Graduate Student

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BA_Boğaziçi University, Sociology
MA_Koç University, Comparative Studies in History and Society
MA_Central European University, Gender Studies

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Ayhan Kaya

Istanbul Bilgi University

Zeynep Kaşlı

Erasmus University Rotterdam

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Cagla Unluturk Ulutas

Pamukkale University

Cansu Celiker

Middle East Technical University

Martin Sökefeld

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Neža Kogovšek Šalamon

Peace Institute, Ljubljana

Michael Schulz

University of Gothenburg

Sebnem Koser Akcapar

Ankara Sosyal Bilimler Üniversitesi / Social Sciences University of Ankara

SOTIRIS SERBOS

Democritus University of Thrace

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Papers by Balacan Ayar

Legitimising settlement of refugees: unpacking humanitarianism from a comparative perspective

Geografie, 2017

Refugee protection and humanitarianism have evolved hand in hand in the post- World War 2 era des... more Refugee protection and humanitarianism have evolved hand in hand in the post- World War 2 era despite shortcomings. Since the 1980s however, we have witnessed a weakening of the international protection regime and a restrictive and securitised approach to asylum. The current situation of Syrian refugees has revealed that the international protection system falls short of efficiently responding to protracted refugees situations. In the context of selective and declining humanitarianism, our analysis moves from the international context to the national context to demonstrate how government officials legitimise receiving mass numbers of refugee. This article scrutinises the political discourse of refugee reception in Turkey and Germany as two countries receiving a high number of refugees. Through analysis of political statements in both countries between 2011 and 2016, we explore how international humanitarianism has taken different shapes in the discourse of government officials. Our ...

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Legitimising settlement of refugees: unpacking humanitarianism from a comparative perspective

by Balacan Ayar and Aysen Ustubici

Geografie, 2017

Refugee protection and humanitarianism have evolved hand in hand in the post-World War 2 era desp... more Refugee protection and humanitarianism have evolved hand in hand in the post-World War 2 era despite shortcomings. Since the 1980s however, we have witnessed a weakening of the international protection regime and a restrictive and securitised approach to asylum. The current situation of Syrian refugees has revealed that the international protection system falls short of efficiently responding to protracted refugees situations. In the context of selective and declining humanitarianism, our analysis moves from the international context to the national context to demonstrate how government officials legitimise receiving mass numbers of refugee. This article scrutinises the political discourse of refugee reception in Turkey and Germany as two countries receiving a high number of refugees. Through analysis of political statements in both countries between 2011 and 2016, we explore how international humanitarianism has taken different shapes in the discourse of government officials. Our findings reveal the general trend
that humanitarianism in the case of refugee reception manifests itself selectively, reflecting not only humanitarian obligations stemming from international law but also political, cultural and economic priorities of governments.
key words refugees – humanitarianism – Syria – Germany – Turkey – hospitality

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Talks by Balacan Ayar

Aile Hekimliği Uygulamasına Sancılı Geçiş: Neoliberal ve Popülist Siyasetin Kıskacındaki Aile Hekimleri

by 10 Dakikada Akademi and Balacan Ayar

PODEP, 2020

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Biopolitics Meets Neoconservatism: Resisting the Silence over Gynecological Violence in Turkey

by Mert Kocak, Balacan Ayar, and Zeynep Serinkaya Winter

Central European University, 2019

In this episode, I am hosting three guests; Didem Şalgam, Balacan Ayar and Zeynep Serinkaya-Winte... more In this episode, I am hosting three guests; Didem Şalgam, Balacan Ayar and Zeynep Serinkaya-Winter. We will talk about the effects of neo-conservativism on women's experiences with gynecological violence. Didem will draw upon her research to argue that conservative gender norms that have already and always resulted in gynecological violence are being given new meanings by the ruling government of Turkey. Also, neoconservative interpretations of gender norms manifest themselves in the state policies about healthcare provided for women. Balacan will mention an important legal case related to gynecological violence and how this case has the potential to be a me-too movement in Turkey, especially within the healthcare system. Finally, Zeynep will share her experiences with gynecological violence, helping our listeners affectively understand the importance of solidarity in dealing with gynecological violence.

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Legitimising settlement of refugees: unpacking humanitarianism from a comparative perspective

Geografie, 2017

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Legitimising settlement of refugees: unpacking humanitarianism from a comparative perspective

by Balacan Ayar and Aysen Ustubici

Geografie, 2017

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Aile Hekimliği Uygulamasına Sancılı Geçiş: Neoliberal ve Popülist Siyasetin Kıskacındaki Aile Hekimleri

by 10 Dakikada Akademi and Balacan Ayar

PODEP, 2020

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