Caglar Ezikoglu

Dr. Caglar Ezikoglu is a Lecturer in International Relations at the School of Social Science and Humanities, University of Wolverhampton (FABSS). He holds a PhD in International Politics (Aberystwyth, 2019) and an MA in European Politics (Sussex, 2013). His academic journey spans institutions including Leeds Beckett University (Visiting Lecturer, 2023-2025), University of Birmingham (Teaching & Research Fellow, 2023-2025), and Cankiri Karatekin University (Lecturer, 2019-2023).

• Education:
  • PhD, International Politics, Aberystwyth University (2014-2019)
  • MA, European Politics, University of Sussex (2012-2013)
  • MA, Political Science, Ankara University (2009-2012)
  • BA, Political Science, Ankara University (2005-2009)

Ezikoğlu’s research synthesizes populism, authoritarianism, and political behavior with a regional focus on Turkey, the Middle East, and comparative historical studies (e.g., Ancient Rome). His work interrogates themes such as democratic erosion, religious freedom, and media’s role in political hegemony.

Recent publications (2024-2025) bridge political theory, comparative case studies, and public policy analysis, often critiquing authoritarian trends in Turkey and beyond. His upcoming book compares Catonism in Rome to Erdogan’s populism, while a 2024 article in Intellectual Discourse examines economic voting behavior collapse in Turkey.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Nominated for BISA Early Career Excellence Teaching Prize (2024)
  • Nominated for PSA Sir Bernard Crick Teaching Prize (2024)
  • Awarded British Academy’s GLOBAL TALENT VISA (Exceptional Promise, 2025)
  • Received a Turkey Fellowship (2023-2024)
  • Awarded BISA Conference Bursaries (2015-2017)

He serves as Co-Convenor for the PSA International Relations Specialist Group and Editor for Open Theology (Web of Science Q1). As a Country Expert for V-Dem (2021-2025) and Senior Commissioning Editor for E-International Relations (2017-2020), he contributes to global academic networks.