This seminar is scheduled to take place in Ankara, Turkey, 1-6 Oktober 2004. The main topics addressed are:

• Perceptions of Islam in Europe.
• Policies of European Union towards Islamic countries.
• Turkey and Islamic countries.
• Turkey's position between two worlds (both culturally and geographically).
• EU and "Europe of values"?
• The relations between West and Islamic countries – peaceful settlements of possible divergences through of dialogue, how to overcome prejudice and promote tolerance.
• Simulation: Summit of Turkey, EU, USA, Russia - Fight against international terrorism.
• Simulation: Summit of Turkey and the Islamic World - common interests and possibilities.

Draft programm:
1 October: Islam, perceptions of Western Europe & perception of Islam countries..
Workshops: Muslim minorities in Europe/Media's role in this relationship,Turkey's role in this relationship.
2 October: Turkey between 2 worlds(paneldiscussion), a short film session,
Workshops on Islam countries-Iran,Iraq,Israel-Palestine,Pakistan etc..
3 October: Panel on "Future of Islam and Europe", and panel on "What EU should do on West and Islam dialogue?"
4 + 5 October: Excursion to Konya which is famous due to Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi-Islamic philosopher.
6 October: conclusion and evaluation.

More details and application: AEGEE Ankara