On November 8th, Dr. Erdem Kayserilioğlu delivered an insightful presentation titled "Turkey's Aid Politics in Somalia: A Sociological Analysis of An Emerging Country's Humanitarianism" at Sezai Karakoç Hall. The event, which began at 14:00, attracted sociology students, faculty members, and students from various other departments, fostering a rich environment for interdisciplinary discussion.

Dr. Kayserilioğlu explored the social dynamics and complex motives behind Turkey's foreign aid efforts, particularly in Somalia. Key conclusions from the presentation included:

• The role of sociological analysis in understanding foreign aid in the era of emerging donors.
• The social logics that guide project-making processes and bring together competing moral views and interests.
• Mechanisms of micro-processes and legitimacy in aid activities.
• The influence of emerging donors on regional competition and the importance of multi-sited field research for a comprehensive understanding of Turkey's new aid politics, extending beyond Somalia to comparative cases.

The Sociology Department extends its gratitude to Dr. Kayserilioğlu for sharing his research and to all attendees for their active participation.