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Can UYAR is an Assistant Professor in the Department of International Relations at the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Dogus University. He earned his PhD from Istanbul University in 2021 and has been actively contributing to the field of international relations through teaching and research since joining the university in 2023. His academic profile reflects a strong commitment to understanding global security dynamics and foreign policy processes.
His educational journey includes:
- PhD in Political Science and International Relations, Istanbul University (2021), dissertation: "The Role of External Actors in Territorial Conflicts: The Case of Korea"
- MA in Political Science and International Relations, Istanbul University (2014), thesis: "The Role of Civil Society Organizations in Foreign Policy Formation: The Place of Business Organizations in Turkey's Foreign Policy"
- BA in Political Science, Istanbul University (2012)
Dr. UYAR's research interests are centered on security and conflict, with particular expertise in securitization theory, regional conflicts, and international migration. He investigates how populist movements frame migration as a security threat and analyzes the role of great powers in ongoing conflicts such as those in Ukraine and Sudan. His work often intersects with Turkish foreign policy and the broader geopolitical landscape.
Key research areas include:
- Populist securitization of migration and anti-immigrant rhetoric
- Regional conflict dynamics in Africa and Eastern Europe
- Great power competition and security policy formulation
- Civil society's influence on foreign policy processes
His recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on contemporary security challenges. Notably, he has examined the securitization of migration in Turkey's Zafer Party context, the Ukraine war through Russia's strategic lens, and the protracted Sudan conflict. These works highlight his theoretical rigor in connecting securitization frameworks with empirical case studies across multiple geopolitical contexts.
Dr. UYAR has not been noted to have received any scientific awards in the provided information.
At Dogus University, Dr. UYAR teaches a comprehensive range of undergraduate courses including Foreign Policy Analysis, International Political Economy, and Human Rights regimes. His extensive teaching portfolio—covering US-Turkey relations, conflict resolution, and globalization—demonstrates active student mentorship. While specific graduate student advisees are not listed, his curriculum development indicates significant pedagogical engagement. There is no mention of externally funded research grants in the available data.
