About Me.

Researcher on Peace and Conflict.

I earned my B.A. (2013) in Social and Political Sciences and my M.A. (2015) in Conflict Analysis and Resolution at Sabanci University. I subsequently received my Ph.D. (2023) in Political Science and International Relations from Koç University. I am currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at Bilkent University.

Starting my career in academia, I collaborated with faculty members on various research projects, conducting both quantitative and qualitative studies. To apply my expertise in conflict analysis and international relations in practical settings, I worked as an Analyst on business and strategy development at the Finance Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye. I was awarded with two scholarships from The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) to support my research during and after my doctoral studies.

My work has been published in prestigious journals such as International Peacekeeping and the Journal of Economic Policy Researches.

My research focuses on international security, particularly within the realm of peace and conflict studies. Specifically, I delve into the dynamics of UN peacekeeping operations, with a particular emphasis on their initial deployments and their impact on mitigating violence and fostering peace in conflict zones. My research agenda is multifaceted, encompassing predictive modeling of multilateral interventions, various quantitative analyses of UN peacekeeping operations, and exploring the intersection of economics and peace studies. Through my research, I contribute to diverse literatures including multilateral operations, timing, and offer crucial policy implications for conflict resolution efforts.

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Research

Research Interests

Peace and Conflict Processes

Contributing to the understanding of how conflicts emerge, evolve, and can be peacefully resolved, while also exploring the factors that contribute to sustainable peacebuilding efforts in diverse contexts.

United Nations Peacekeeping Operations

Focusing on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of UN peacekeeping operations, as well as the challenges they face and their contributions to conflict resolution and peacebuilding efforts worldwide, aims to enhance our understanding of their role in promoting international peace and security.

Multilateral Military Interventions

Investigating the complexities of international interventions, including their effectiveness, legitimacy, and long-term impacts on conflict resolution and peacebuilding efforts globally.

Cryptocurrencies and International Relations

Examining how digital currencies impact economic diplomacy, financial sovereignty, and geopolitical dynamics, and exploring their implications for global governance in the digital age.

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Teaching

Teaching Interests

International Relations

Introduction to International Relations

International Security Studies

Global Governance and International Organizations

Globalization and International Relations

Conflict and Peace

Conflict Analysis and Resolution

Conflict Resolution Practice

International Negotiation

Correlates of War and Peace

Third Party Roles in Peace Processes

Political Violence

Theories of Political Violence

Political Violence in the Post-Cold War Era

Insurgency and Counterinsurgency

State Violence and Human Rights

Political Violence and Social Movements

Civil War and Conflict Dynamics

Humanitarian Intervention and Responsibility to Protect

Peace and Conflict Capstone

Terrorism

Introduction to Terrorism Studies

Counterterrorism Strategies

Research Methods

Introduction to Research Methods

Quantitative Research Methods

Qualitative Research Methods

Mixed Methods Research

Survey Research

Experimental Design and Analysis

Case Study Research

Research Ethics and Integrity

Quantitative Methods

Statistical Analysis in Social Sciences

Causal Inference

Survey Sampling and Design

Data Analysis and Interpretation

Stata

SPSS

R

Python

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