Yunus Emre Ozigci
Political scientist and career diplomat with a PhD in Political Sciences; author of NATO’s Meaning and Existence (Vernon Press, 2026) combining phenomenology and IR theory and serving as First Counsellor at the Turkish Embassy in Nairobi and Deputy Permanent Representative to UNON.
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Jan 21, 2026 • 1h 23min
Yunus Emre Ozigci, "NATO’s Meaning and Existence: Within the Interstate Intersubjectivity" (Vernon Press, 2026)
Yunus Emre Ozigci, a political scientist and seasoned Turkish diplomat, discusses NATO as a shared, intersubjective formation. He explores phenomenology applied to alliances. Conversations cover NATO’s identity crisis, member convergence versus leadership, and how philosophical lenses reshape our view of security and multipolar change.
Jan 21, 2026 • 1h 23min
Yunus Emre Ozigci, "NATO’s Meaning and Existence: Within the Interstate Intersubjectivity" (Vernon Press, 2026)
Yunus Emre Ozigci is a diplomat and political scientist with a focus on phenomenology in international relations. He delves into NATO's identity, arguing it's trapped in bureaucratic inertia while grappling with modern crises, particularly in relation to Russia. Ozigci uniquely applies philosophical tools to shape NATO’s meaning beyond military might, emphasizing shared identity among member states. He critiques traditional theories, advocating for a deeper understanding of collective norms and the authentic convergence needed for NATO’s future.
