Master of Arts in Argumentation & Conflict Studies Officially Launched

The Master of Arts in Argumentation & Conflict Studies, developed in partnership between Alliance of Civilization Institute and QatarDebate, was offıcıally launched through a two-day program.

On the first day, 12 October 2026, we welcomed the QatarDebate delegation at our Süleymaniye Campus. Over a lunch  held in the delegation’s honor, the two institutions exchanged views on their partnership and the future of the program.

On the second day, October 13, 2026, an opening ceremony was held at the Başakşehir Campus. The opening speeches were delivered by our Institute Director, Dr. Ercüment Asil, and our Rector, Prof. Dr. Atilla Arkan. Subsequently, Dr. Hayat Abdulla Maarafi, Executive Director of the QatarDebate Center, and Prof. Dr. İrfan Gündüz, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, took the floor.

Head of the Programme, Assistant Professor Rahmi Oruç then presented the program’s academic content and objectives. The ceremony concluded with a demonstration debate by our students Jovana Stamenkovic, Alaa Elnaggar, Salih Efe Sincap, Zaid Abuzahra and Manal Allahham, which showcased the reasoning and argumentation skills the program aims to develop.

We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to bringing this program to life and to all our guests who joined us.