New Books Network Yunus Emre Ozigci, "NATO’s Meaning and Existence: Within the Interstate Intersubjectivity" (Vernon Press, 2026)
Jan 21, 2026
Yunus Emre Ozigci, a political scientist and career diplomat, delves into NATO's identity in his insightful discourse. He argues that NATO is stuck in bureaucratic inertia while seeking a renewed purpose through intersubjective recognition. By combining phenomenology with international relations, Ozigci critiques traditional theories, suggesting that member-state convergence defines NATO's essence. He explores the impact of philosophical giants like Husserl and Heidegger on understanding NATO's crises and emphasizes the importance of collective identity in contemporary geopolitical dynamics.
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NATO As An Intersubjective Phenomenon
- Yunus Emre Ozigci treats NATO as an intersubjective phenomenon that appears through collective recognition rather than an objective entity.
- He argues studying NATO's original, pre-theoretical givenness reveals its true identity and temporal dynamics.
Return To Things Themselves
- Ozigci emphasizes returning to the "things themselves" by describing the immediate, intersubjective appearances that make states and alliances meaningful.
- He warns that IR theories risk distorting these appearances when they impose a priori narratives on them.
Husserl And Heidegger In Tandem
- Ozigci uses Husserl for method and Heidegger for ontological depth, combining them to capture states' intersubjective being and temporality.
- He finds Heidegger corrects Husserl's fragmentation by embedding intentionality and intersubjectivity in being-in-the-world.
