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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Resul YALÇIN is an Associate Professor at Ankara Social Sciences University, Faculty of Political Sciences, Department of International Relations. He has been serving as the Head of the Department since 2022 and previously served as the Institute Director (2018-2021) and Erasmus Coordinator (2018-2022) at the same institution.
His academic journey includes:
- PhD from University of Exeter, England (1994-1999)
- Master's Degree from University of Kent, England, UK (1991-1992)
- BA from Anadolu University, Turkey, Faculty of Education, Department of Foreign Language Education (1983-1987)
Dr. YALÇIN's research primarily focuses on International Politics and Turkish World Studies, with particular expertise in Central Asian politics, Turkish foreign policy, Jerusalem studies, and transboundary water resource management. His work demonstrates a consistent engagement with post-Soviet state development, particularly in Uzbekistan, and the geopolitical dynamics of Turkey's relations with Central Asian and Middle Eastern states.
An analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a strong thematic focus on Central Asian politics, Turkish foreign policy in multiple regions, Jerusalem status issues, and water governance. His scholarly output shows evolution from early work on post-Soviet transitions to more recent analyses of contemporary geopolitical challenges facing Turkey and Central Asian states. Notably, he has maintained consistent research on Uzbekistan while expanding into analyses of Turkish relations with Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
Dr. YALÇIN has successfully supervised numerous Master's students, with thesis topics reflecting his research interests in Turkish foreign policy, Central Asian politics, Jerusalem issues, and humanitarian diplomacy. His teaching portfolio includes courses on Central Asia in World Politics, Turkey-EU relations, and Jerusalem in International Law.
