Nevzat Soguk

Nevzat Soguk is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, within the College of Social Sciences. His office is located in Saunders Hall 619, and he can be reached at (808) 956-8929 or via email at nevzat@hawaii.edu.

Education:

• PhD in Political Science, Arizona State University, 1995
• MA in Political Science, Ohio University, 1990
• MAIA in International Affairs, Ohio University, 1990
• BA in International Relations, Gazi University, 1985

Dr. Soguk's research centers on international relations theory and the evolving dynamics of global political and cultural economies. He critically examines transnational processes that reshape state sovereignty, governance, and policy-making in an era of intensified global flows of people, capital, ideas, and technology. A key focus of his recent work is on migrant and indigenous struggles as transformative, insurrectional movements that signal new forms of political agency in world politics. His scholarship bridges theoretical rigor with ethical engagement, emphasizing the importance of responsible knowledge production in political science.

While no publications are listed in the provided text, his research trajectory suggests strong engagement with critical theory, poststructuralist approaches, and decolonial perspectives in global politics.

Scientific Awards:

• Regents’ Medal for Excellence in Teaching (2006)

Dr. Soguk is deeply committed to education, teaching a broad range of courses including Introduction to Political Science, World Politics, International Law, and graduate seminars in International Relations and Comparative Politics. His advising likely includes both undergraduate and graduate students, though specific names are not listed. There is no mention of external grants, but his recognition with the Regents’ Medal underscores excellence in pedagogy. He has contributed significantly to curriculum development and methods training through courses like POLS 600 (Scope and Methods).

There is no information provided about specific research labs or formal research teams, but his intellectual work situates him within critical international relations and political theory communities, potentially involving collaborative networks focused on sovereignty, migration, and indigenous resistance.