Migration and administration as a new public service area in Turkey in the context of international protection and management

While movements of asylum increase at an international level due to globalization, economic and social reasons, Turkey ranks among the first countries to be affected by this problem because of political instabilities and internal conflicts within its neighboring countries. On one hand, concerning these population movements, Turkey is the country of transit for foreigners who want to go to the countries of European Union (EU); on the other hand, it is also a destination country. In recent years, Turkey has granted asylum to many asylum seekers on the grounds of historical and cultural values, as well as humanitarian considerations, beyond its obligations arising from international asylum regime, while EU countries have imposed restrictions on such movements due to security-related, economic and social reasons. However, Turkey has concerns about being a buffer state. From the perspective of these developments, Turkey aims to reach the level of the international standards regarding the regulations adopted in domestic law, with regard to the international protection, within the context of rights and obligations entitled to those who are granted protection. Turkey also aims to ensure efficiency in managing this area. Public services to be provided for asylum seekers are particularly important considering the fact that these people leave their countries and homes, mostly without taking their properties with them, and come to another country whose people speak a completely different language. KEY WORDS: International Protection Regime, Asylum Regulation, Foreigners and International Protection Law, People under International Protection, General Directorate of Migration Administration