Diplomasinin Gücü: NATO ve Küresel Güvenlik | Fatih Ceylan | TEDxBilkent U
14 Sep 2024 (4 days ago)
Fatih Ceylan's Education and Career Path
- Ceylan studied International Relations and graduated in June 1979.
- He joined the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs in November 1979.
- Ceylan pursued a Master's degree in International Politics in the United States on a Fulbright scholarship.
- He studied at both Rutgers University-New Brunswick and Princeton University.
Early Career and Assignments
- The speaker was initially assigned to Islamabad but was later transferred to Deventer.
- The speaker had the opportunity to observe Turkish citizens residing in Europe for the first time while working in Deventer.
- After returning to the headquarters, the speaker was assigned to the NATO department.
- The speaker worked at the Consulate General of Düsseldorf in Germany.
- The speaker worked at the Embassy in Sudan from 2006 to September 2009.
Diplomatic Roles and Retirement
- The speaker was appointed as an ambassador to Brussels for 5 years, starting in September 2013 and ending in November 2018.
- The speaker retired in November 2018 after a period of intense work following the annexation and occupation.
Post-Retirement Activities and Insights
- Since retiring, the speaker has written two books on NATO, edited two books on Russia and China, and contributed an article on Afghanistan to a book.
- The speaker believes that India will be a major player in world politics in the future and recommends that those interested in diplomacy pay close attention to it.
Challenges and Advice for Aspiring Diplomats
- Being a diplomat is a challenging profession, requiring adaptation to diverse cultures and countries, and potentially impacting one's personal life.
- Diplomats represent Turkey in the countries they are assigned to, bearing the responsibility of embodying their nation.
- Aspiring diplomats are advised to continuously improve their foreign language skills and engage in extensive reading to prepare for the challenging two-stage Ministry of Foreign Affairs exam.