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The Story of Hüma
Hüma is a mythological being referred to as the "bird of state" in ancient Central Asian beliefs. According to this belief, when a ruler dies, the people and the heirs to the throne gather in a square, awaiting the arrival of the Hüma bird. The heir on whose shoulder the Hüma bird lands becomes the next ruler.
It is also believed that the people over whom the Hüma bird flies over will live in luck and abundance throughout their lives. Hence, the Hüma is also referred to as the bird of fortune.
As Humanotions, we aimed to trace the word ''Hüma'' back to its roots to reference humanity and governance, while ''notions'' represents the political relations that we have established in this context.
This is the origin of our name, and we welcome you to Humanotions!
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Our Story
As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, the importance of International Relations continues to grow. This is a discipline that has regeneration in sync with our world in its nature. We were inspired by this dynamic nature on the path of creating the core values of Humanotions. We combine the established perspectives of IR with the dynamic, open-minded perspective of Gen-Z.
While youth voices remain at the heart of our publication, we also embrace the wisdom of other generations. Their diverse political experiences and mindsets allow us to build an intergenerational dialogue that sheds fresh light on today’s political realities.
We promise you a brand new International Relations experience, true to its nature and still innovative. One of our main goals is to bring you every different voice from every corner of the world with our multinational notionist team.
If you do not take an interest in the affairs of your government then you are doomed to live under the roof of fools.
-- The Republic, Plato
Independent
Unbound by political affiliations or external pressures, we think freely, question boldly, and shape discourse on our own terms.
Multidisciplinary
By integrating insights from politics, economics, history, sociology, and beyond, we create a holistic understanding of global affairs, connecting dots that others might overlook.
Original
We challenge conventional narratives with fresh ideas, innovative methods, and bold perspectives that push the boundaries of international relations discourse.
Diverse
Our strength lies in our plurality—different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints converge to create a richer, more inclusive understanding of the world.
Meet the Team
Basak Gizem Yasadur
Founder of Humanotions, Editor-in-Chief, Notionist
M.A. in Marketing Communications and Brand Management at Katip Celebi University, B.A. in International Relations at Katip Celebi University
Izmir, Türkiye
Furkan Evren Arslan
Notionist
M.A. in Marketing Communications and Brand Management at Katip Celebi University, B.A. in International Relations at Katip Celebi University
Izmir, Türkiye
Alperen Kürsat Demirbag
Notionist
B.A. in International Relations at Katip Celebi University
Izmir, Türkiye
Andreas Bøe
Notionist
MsC in Law and Business at BI Norwegian Business School
Oslo, Norway
Miriam Cornejo Rodriguez
Editor, Notionist
B.A in International Affairs at Anahuac University, Desk Editor at Thomson Reuters
Puebla, México
Miguel García Carretero
Strategic Policy & Impact Advisor, Notionist
LLM in Public and Administrative Law at the University of Liège, LL.B. at University of Seville
Sevilla, Spain
Afonso Oliveira Fachada
Notionist
LL.B. at University of Coimbra, LL.M. in Legal and Political Sciences at University of Coimbra, AI for Good, Young AI Leader – Lisbon Hub
Coimbra, Portugal
J. S. Feral
News Editor, Notionist
M.A. in International Relations from Tel Aviv University, B.A. in Political Science from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Tbilisi, Georgia
