Argun BAŞKAN

Dr. Argun BAŞKAN is a Lecturer in the Department of International Relations at Ege University's Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences. With a strong academic background including a BA from Ege University, an MA from the University of Kent (UK), and additional graduate studies in European Union and International Relations, he contributes significantly to research in International Relations, Hydropolitics, and EU-Turkey relations.

His research interests span multiple critical areas of contemporary international politics:

• Hydropolitics and water resource management
• EU Politics and Europeanization processes
• Political dynamics of the Caucasus region
• Russia-Turkey relations in the post-Soviet context
• Climate change impacts on international security
• Ottoman Empire's legacy in contemporary International Relations

Dr. BAŞKAN's scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on Eurasian geopolitics, with particular attention to energy policy, regional integration challenges, and the intersection of environmental issues with political conflict. His 2023 review article examining the Ottoman Empire's relevance to contemporary International Relations theory represents a significant contribution to bridging historical scholarship with current theoretical debates. His work on the South Caucasus, particularly regarding energy-related Europeanization processes, shows his engagement with practical policy questions in a strategically important region.

His academic contributions include publications addressing:

• Climate change and the Syrian civil war
• Russian foreign policy orientations and implications for Turkey
• Interaction patterns between Russia and Turkey in the post-Soviet period
• Water policy frameworks in Turkey
• Ethnic dynamics in the Caucasus region

Dr. BAŞKAN maintains active scholarly engagement through conference presentations and collaborations, with his work appearing in both Turkish and international academic venues. His research demonstrates a commitment to understanding complex geopolitical dynamics through interdisciplinary lenses that incorporate historical context, theoretical frameworks, and contemporary policy challenges.