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Zübeyda Parlak is an Assistant Professor at Kafkas University's Vocational School of Social Sciences, Department of Marketing and Advertising, holding a full-time academic position since 2025. Previously, she served as a Lecturer at the same institution's Economics and Administrative Programs Department from 2008-2025 and as Department Head from 2009-2022. Her academic foundation includes a PhD in International Relations from Yalova University (2016-2023), a Master's degree from Kocaeli University (2003-2006), and a BA from the same institution (1998-2003).
- PhD: Yalova University, Graduate School of Education, International Relations (2023)
- MA: Kocaeli University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, International Relations (2006)
- BA: Kocaeli University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, International Relations (2003)
Her research centers on International Security, International Politics, Turkish Foreign Policy, and Conflict Resolution, with particular focus on US humanitarian policy, post-Cold War security dynamics, Mediterranean geopolitics, and Turkish diaspora studies. Her publications demonstrate strong interdisciplinary connections between political science, international relations, and security studies, often examining how historical contexts shape contemporary foreign policy decisions. Recent work shows increasing emphasis on humanitarian intervention frameworks and evolving security paradigms in contested regions.
Throughout her career, she has taught over 120 courses primarily at the associate degree level, covering subjects including Political Communication, Crisis Management in Public Relations, Campaign Design, Globalization and Communication, and International Public Diplomacy. Her teaching portfolio reflects the intersection of her academic expertise in international relations with practical applications in marketing, advertising, and public relations.
