Ibrahim Muradov

Dr. Ibrahim Muradov is a Sessional Lecturer in the Department of Political Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC), serving concurrently as Head’s Assistant to UBC’s Department of Central, Eastern, and Northern European Studies. He holds a Ph.D., MA, and BA from Middle East Technical University and Ankara University, respectively. His research focuses on armed conflicts in former Soviet republics, particularly Ukraine, with emphasis on hybrid warfare, international security, and peacekeeping. Dr. Muradov’s work examines Ukraine’s agency in resisting Russian aggression and its geopolitical implications.

Education:

• Ph.D. in International Relations, Middle East Technical University (2019)
• MA in International Relations, Middle East Technical University (2015)
• BA in Political Science, Ankara University (2014)

Research Interests: Dr. Muradov’s scholarship centers on post-Soviet conflicts, hybrid warfare, and Ukraine’s role in global security dynamics. His recent work analyzes Ukraine’s counteroffensive strategies and their impact on Western alliances. He authored foundational textbooks on Eurasian studies and peace/conflict studies, while his SSHRC-funded postdoctoral research explores Ukrainian agency in resisting Russian invasion.

Publications Trends: His articles frequently address Russia-Ukraine dynamics, hybrid warfare tactics, and geopolitical implications of contemporary conflicts. Recent work emphasizes Ukraine’s resilience and Western diplomatic responses.

Grants/Awards: Recipient of Türkiye Scholarships for doctoral/fellowship support, high academic honors at METU, and SSHRC grant (2022-2023). His research is supervised by Prof. Lisa Sundstrom.

Teaching: Courses include “Introduction to Eurasian Studies,” “Security Studies,” and “IR Theory.” He also teaches at Dnipro University of Technology (2020–2024).

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with UBC’s Political Science department and Central, Eastern, and Northern European Studies unit, focusing on conflict analysis and Eurasian geopolitics.