2nd Marine and Maritime Security Forum 2020

  • “Building Future from Atlantic to Indian Ocean”
2nd Marine and Maritime Security Forum 2020 ; planned to be held in Girne, TRNC on April 09-10, in collaboration with TASAM & National Defense and Security Institute (MSGE) and Girne American University (GAU) with the main theme of "Building the Future from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean" has been postponed to be held in Istanbul will be done as a hybrid (physical online). between 05 - 06 November 2020 due to the restrictions caused by the COVID-19 virus outbreak.


Main Theme
Building Future from Atlantic to Indian Ocean

Sub Themes
New Marine and Maritime Security Ecosystem
Future and Vision of Turkey Marine Ecosystems
Turkey's Capacity Building in the Black Sea, Mediterranean and Red Sea and Oceans
Structuring of Turkish Navy Forces and Power Distribution / Focusing
Turkish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and Energy, Competition in Eastern Mediterranean Geopolitics
New Variables in Marine Geopolitics; Arctic, Canal Istanbul etc.
Turkish Maritime Trade Vision and Future; Perspectives / Analysis (Turkey, TRNC)
Turkish Nautical Tourism Vision / Future; Perspectives / Analysis (Turkey, TRNC)
Turkish Ships and Marine Technology Industry Perspectives (Turkey, TRNC)
Maritime Security; Turkish Defense Industry
Turkish Shipbuilding Capabilities and Shipyard
Turkish Ports, Marina, Ship and Yacht Tourism; Hinterland and Growth Strategies (Turkey, TRNC)
Turkey Deep Sea Drilling Capabilities
Turkish Naval Base Scenarios and TRNC

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