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.
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.
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.
Investigating the complexities of international interventions, including their effectiveness, legitimacy, and long-term impacts on conflict resolution and peacebuilding efforts globally.
Examining how digital currencies impact economic diplomacy, financial sovereignty, and geopolitical dynamics, and exploring their implications for global governance in the digital age.
The EU supports UN principles but contributes fewer personnel to peacekeeping missions compared to other nations. However, they show higher commitment when peacekeeper fatalities increase, yet are less motivated by humanitarian or security concerns.
The study investigates how terrorist attacks impact Bitcoin and NFT prices, showing that both markets exhibit positive abnormal returns before an attack but negative returns after, with NFTs showing asymmetric responses to attack news.
The dissertation explores how the speed, size, and composition of initial United Nations peacekeeping deployments influence violence levels and the duration of peace in conflict-affected regions, highlighting the critical role of timely and substantial deployments in enhancing peacekeeping effectiveness.
Introduction to International Relations
International Security Studies
Global Governance and International Organizations
Globalization and International Relations
Conflict Analysis and Resolution
Conflict Resolution Practice
International Negotiation
Correlates of War and Peace
Third Party Roles in Peace Processes
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
Introduction to Terrorism Studies
Counterterrorism Strategies
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
Statistical Analysis in Social Sciences
Causal Inference
Survey Sampling and Design
Data Analysis and Interpretation
Stata
SPSS
R
Python