معرفی
Dr. Yusuf Mehmet AKAY serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of International Relations at Karabük University's Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences since 2024, following seven years as Research Assistant at the same institution. His academic foundation includes a PhD from Ankara University (2024), Master's from Selçuk University (2017), and BA from Gazi University (2012).
His educational trajectory demonstrates progressive specialization:
- PhD in International Relations, Ankara University (2017-2024)
- MA in International Relations, Selçuk University (2012-2017)
- BA in International Relations, Gazi University (2008-2012)
Dr. AKAY's research bridges historical political thought and contemporary international relations through three interconnected pillars: theoretical foundations (Enlightenment's influence on IR discipline), diplomatic mechanisms (Public Diplomacy evolution from propaganda), and cultural instruments (Cold War cinema as soft power). His work uniquely examines how media narratives shape foreign policy perceptions, particularly in American-Turkish relations and Hollywood's political role.
Publication trends reveal increasing interdisciplinary convergence, with recent outputs (2023-2025) connecting cinema studies to diplomatic history and exploring AI's implications for international security. His book Soğuk Savaş Döneminde Hollywood (2024) exemplifies this media-IR synthesis.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Google Scholar: 9 publications, 7 citations, h-index 2
- YÖKSIS: 19 publications, 5 citations, h-index 2
- No major awards listed in current records
As Principal Investigator of the 2025-2026 Higher Education Institutions project on conflict resolution, Dr. AKAY directs research examining war/peace dynamics through historical and theoretical frameworks. His teaching portfolio spans 11 courses including American Foreign Policy (both levels), Public Diplomacy (graduate), and specialized media-IR courses, reflecting his research-teaching integration.
Collaborative networks include Ali Asker (Turkish soft power studies), Erdem Özlük (IR theory), and international conference engagements evidenced by presentations in Moldova and Turkey. No formal research lab is documented, though his cinema-focused work suggests media analysis as a core methodological approach.
