The Ottoman Ghost — The Afterlives of An Empire

When empires collapse, they do not simply disappear; they leave behind legacies, traumas, and enduring political conflicts. This talk explores how the Ottoman Empire continues to haunt the present-day Middle East, the Caucasus, and Crimea.

The panel will discuss the connections between the empire’s dissolution and contemporary conflicts - from Palestine/Israel to Georgia and Ukraine. The conversation unfolds at the intersection of history, anthropology, and international politics, offering insights into how the past continues to shape political relationships and regional dynamics.

The panel features experts including Mogens Pelt (Islamic Studies) and Petek Onur, and is moderated by Waleed Safi. The discussion offers the audience a deeper understanding of how the aftershocks of an empire continue to reverberate across generations — politically, culturally, and socially.

The talk will be held in English.