Perceptions, as we explained at the start of our first issue, is intended as a vehicle by which concepts and ideas circulating in both governmental and non-governmental circles in Turkey can be conveyed to interested parties in the rest of the world, and as a forum for debate on issues which are likely to shape Turkey's future. When our first number appeared, we did not know how much of a response we would enjoy. In the event, our circulation has risen sharply with each number and we are now printing 2000 copies per issue. The basic formula remains to include articles in each issue by senior Turkish officials, academic specialists, and academics from other countries, as well as one 'celebrity' contributor and to try and organise each issue around a particular theme relating to an aspect of Turkey's geo-strategic situation. We have never made any attempt to impose editorial uniformity where the views of our contributors are concerned.
Perceptions is intended to be a forum in which ideas are heard and tested.
It would not succeed in this aim unless it offered a variety of genuinely different ideas. Our readers are heartily encouraged to contribute as much as they can to this debate. Your contributions, whether formal or informal, are very welcome. During the coming months we shall be expanding the amount of space given to book reviews and we shall try and publish special papers on particular topics where appropriate. We are conscious that we are carrying out our work at a time when the world stage is going through a rapid series of unpredictable transformations.