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Professor Latif PINAR is a full-time Professor in the Department of International Relations at Karabuk University's Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences. He has held various leadership positions at the university including Department Head (2021-2022) and Deputy Department Head (2015-2021). His academic journey includes a PhD in International Relations from Trakya University (2011-2014), a Master's from Ufuk University (2006-2008), and a BA in Political Science and Public Administration from İnönü University (2002-2006).
Professor PINAR's educational background demonstrates a strong foundation in political science and international relations:
- PhD in International Relations, Trakya University, Institute of Social Sciences (2011-2014)
- Master's in International Relations, Ufuk University, Institute of Social Sciences (2006-2008)
- BA in Political Science and Public Administration, İnönü University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences (2002-2006)
His research focuses on Turkish Foreign Policy, International Security, and International Relations Theories, with particular interest in the intersection of media and international relations, soft power dynamics, energy security, and the influence of cultural products like cinema on foreign policy. Professor PINAR has explored innovative connections between international relations and fields such as fashion, script writing, and stock markets, demonstrating an interdisciplinary approach to the field. His work often examines historical events like the Balkan Pact of 1953 and the 1973 Oil Crisis through contemporary theoretical lenses.
Professor PINAR has received recognition for his scholarly work, with publications accumulating 43 citations according to the provided metrics. His h-index is 4 according to UNIS metrics and 1 according to WoS metrics, reflecting his growing impact in the field of international relations. His most productive years for publication have been 2018 (14 publications) and 2023-2024 (approximately 21 publications), showing sustained scholarly activity.
- Amerika Birleşik Devletleri'nin Yumuşak Gücü ve Hollywood (15 citations)
- Atatürk Dönemi Türk Dış Politikası I (8 citations)
- Türkiye'nin Savunma Sanayi Alanındaki Gelişiminin Türk Dış Politikasına Olan Etkisi (8 citations)
- Darbeden Muhtıraya Türk Dış Politikası (1960-1971) (5 citations)
As an advisor, Professor PINAR has supervised at least 15 master's students at Karabuk University, with recent theses covering topics such as border security in international relations, UNESCO as a tool for public diplomacy, unmanned aerial vehicles in Turkish defense industry, and lobbying activities in international relations. His research projects, including studies on energy security in the Black Sea region and Turkey-Azerbaijan energy cooperation, provide practical research opportunities for students.
Professor PINAR teaches a comprehensive range of courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including International Relations Theories, Introduction to International Relations, Turkish-American Relations, Political Geography and Geopolitics, and specialized courses like International Relations and Cinema. His teaching portfolio demonstrates both depth in traditional international relations topics and innovation in exploring new intersections with other fields.