Buğra Süsler

Buğra Süsler is an Associate Professor in International Relations at the Political Science Department, Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences, University College London (UCL). He serves as director of the Global Governance and Ethics MSc programme and deputy director of the Global Governance Institute at UCL, while also leading the 'Turkey and the World' research programme as a Visiting Fellow at LSE IDEAS.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in International Relations, London School of Economics (LSE)
• MSc in Politics and Government in the European Union, London School of Economics (LSE)
• BSc in Politics (First Class Honours), University of Bristol
• Secondary Education: Üsküdar American Academy, Istanbul

Dr. Süsler specializes in foreign policy analysis of emerging powers, with particular focus on Turkey's international relations. His research examines dynamics of international conflict and cooperation, especially regarding EU-Middle East relations and the impact of the Arab Uprisings on diplomatic frameworks. His work bridges theoretical international relations with empirical analysis of Turkish foreign policy behavior.

His scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on how emerging powers navigate global governance structures during regional crises, with particular attention to diplomatic strategies in contested geopolitical spaces. The 2020 book on Turkey-EU-Middle East relations exemplifies his approach of connecting theoretical frameworks with concrete foreign policy case studies.

His notable recognitions include:

• Associate Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy
• Visiting Fellow at LSE IDEAS
• Emirates PhD Scholar at LSE Middle East Centre

As an academic leader, Dr. Süsler directs key postgraduate programmes at UCL while teaching courses on international conflict, war and violence at UCL, and foreign policy analysis at both UCL and LSE. His administrative roles reflect deep engagement with curriculum development and research supervision in global governance education.

He actively contributes to research communities through leadership of the 'Turkey and the World' programme at LSE IDEAS and membership in UCL Conflict and Change, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration on contemporary international security challenges and diplomatic innovation.