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Emre Kalay serves as an Assistant Professor at Trakya University's Institute of Social Sciences, Department of International Relations. He has held significant administrative positions including Deputy Director of the Institute of Social Sciences (January 2019-July 2020) and Editor of the Institute's journal (November 2018-July 2020).
His educational background includes:
- High School: Edirne Anatolian High School (2003)
- Bachelor's Degree: Ankara University Faculty of Political Sciences, Department of International Relations (2008)
- PhD: Trakya University Institute of Social Sciences, Department of International Relations (2018) with doctoral thesis on "International Border Disputes: Examples from Continental Africa"
Dr. Kalay's research focuses on international relations with particular emphasis on foreign policy analysis, border disputes, and regional dynamics across multiple geographical contexts. His work spans Turkish foreign policy evolution, Balkan political relationships, African geopolitical challenges, and European Union integration processes. He has published extensively on regional organizations, security frameworks, and diplomatic strategies, demonstrating expertise in both theoretical and applied international relations.
His publication record reveals a consistent trajectory of scholarly output with increasing focus on contemporary geopolitical challenges. Recent works examine Turkish foreign policy positioning in the 2020s, security dynamics in the Red Sea and Aden regions, and comparative analyses of regional cooperation frameworks. His scholarship bridges theoretical frameworks with practical policy considerations, particularly in border dispute resolution and international security architecture.
Dr. Kalay has taught a comprehensive curriculum covering International Relations Theory, European Union Political Structure, International Law, Constitutional Law, and specialized regional studies. His professional experience uniquely combines academic scholarship with practical government experience as a Customs Enforcement Officer at the Turkish Ministry of Customs and Trade (2009-2014), providing him with valuable real-world perspective on international trade and border security issues.
