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Prof. Bahire Efe Özad is a Professor in the Department of Television and Film Studies at Eastern Mediterranean University's Faculty of Communication and Media Studies. She holds a PhD and multiple master's degrees in education and English language teaching. Her research focuses on media studies, social media impact, communication theory, environmental sociology, cinema analysis, and intercultural communication. She has supervised over 80 PhD and Master's theses, reflecting her extensive academic mentorship. Her notable works include analyses of sacred defense cinema, pandemic governance in Northern Cyprus, and systematic reviews on fake news scholarship. She has conducted impactful studies on marital sustainability during the pandemic, Nigerian election media framing, and digital natives' social media use. Her research spans diverse areas including ICT's environmental impact, romantic relationship dynamics, and blog reader engagement. Prof. Özad has led projects like analyzing communication barriers for African students and exploring original scores in film. She maintains an active academic presence through Google Scholar and has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed journals. Her teaching and research activities emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to media, communication, and social dynamics.

• Media Studies
• Social Media Impact
• Communication Theory
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Stefanos Katsikas is an Associate Professor of Modern and Contemporary History of Southeastern Europe (18th-21st centuries) at the University of Cyprus. He holds tenure and is affiliated with the Department of History and Archaeology. Previously, he served as Associate Director of the Center for Hellenic Studies at the University of Chicago (2019–2023) and held roles at UIUC, Goldsmiths College, and other institutions. His research focuses on nationalism, religious conversion, minority policies, and diplomatic history in the Balkans. He earned his PhD from University College London (2006) and has authored multiple books including Islam and Nationalism in Modern Greece (Oxford UP, 2021). Key academic contributions include studies on Muslim conversions during the Greek War of Independence, post-1897 Greek political trauma, and Bulgarian foreign policy. He has been honored by Marquis Who's Who (2023) and the Scouloudi Foundation (2011). His teaching spans modern Greek history courses in both English and Greek, emphasizing nation-building, minorities, and Cold War dynamics. Administrative roles include program-building in Modern Greek Studies and fundraising for academic initiatives. Current projects include an Oxford Handbook of Modern Greek History and studies on post-civil war reconciliation in Greece and Cyprus.

• Modern and Contemporary History of Southeastern Europe
• Greek War of Independence
• Post-communist Bulgaria
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Zenonas Tziarras is a Lecturer in the Department of Turkish and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Cyprus. His academic work focuses on Turkish foreign policy, contemporary Turkish politics, and the international politics and security dynamics of the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean region. He holds a PhD in Politics and International Studies from the University of Warwick, UK, with a specialization in Turkish Foreign Policy under the Justice and Development Party (AKP). Dr. Tziarras earned his BA in Mediterranean Studies from the University of the Aegean, Greece, and his MA in International Relations and Strategic Studies from the University of Birmingham, UK. He has also attended specialization seminars in International Security at the University of Delhi, India, and in Leadership and Conflict Resolution at Koç University, Turkey, along with obtaining a certificate in Conflict Resolution and Mediation Skills from the Northern Ireland Open College Network. His research interests span Turkish foreign policy, contemporary Turkish politics, international politics and security of the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean, political Islam, and more recently, political theology, apocalypticism, and the relationship between religion, ideology and politics. Dr. Tziarras employs Neoclassical Realist theoretical frameworks in his analysis of foreign policy behavior, with particular attention to ideational factors. His scholarly output demonstrates a clear evolution from analyzing Turkish foreign policy in the Middle East toward examining broader regional dynamics in the Eastern Mediterranean, with increasing focus on Cyprus's foreign policy and strategic position. The publications reveal a methodological consistency in applying international relations theory to concrete regional cases, particularly examining how systemic pressures interact with domestic factors to shape foreign policy outcomes. Dr. Tziarras is the co-founder of the platform Geopolitical Cyprus and serves as a member of the editorial board of the New Middle Eastern Studies Journal. He has previously worked as a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Department of Social and Political Sciences of the University of Cyprus and as an Associate Lecturer in Security & Diplomacy Studies between 2015 and 2017.

• Turkish Foreign Policy
• Contemporary Turkish Politics
• International Politics
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Dr. Theodoros Tsakiris is an Associate Professor of Geopolitics and Energy Policy at the School of Business, University of Nicosia . He serves as an International Research Associate at ESCP's London-based Research Center for Energy Management and leads the Energy & Geopolitics Program at ELIAMEP, Greece's leading foreign policy think tank. Dr. Tsakiris contributes to the Horizon 2020 research program FEUTURE , analyzing EU-Turkish relations, and teaches courses on oil & gas geopolitics, economics, and markets. He coordinates energy-related study programs at UNIC and is seconded to the Department of Engineering and the Department of International & European Relations . PhD , Faculty of International & European Studies, Panteion University of Athens (2008) Master , School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University (2002) Bachelor , Faculty of Philosophy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (1999) Dr. Tsakiris' research focuses on energy security , geopolitical dynamics in the Eastern Mediterranean , and EU energy policy . His work explores Turkish revisionism , cross-border energy infrastructure , and regional cooperation mechanisms , particularly regarding natural gas reserves and export routes. He has authored 1 book , 10 monographs , 14 book chapters , and 13 peer-reviewed articles in multiple languages, with citations from institutions like Harvard University's Belfer Center and MIT Energy Initiative. His recent publications analyze the impact of the Russian-Ukrainian War on EU gas supplies , the geopolitical significance of the EastMed Pipeline , and the role of Cyprus, Israel, and Egypt in EU energy diversification . Dr. Tsakiris has held high-level policy advisory roles, including Director for International Policy Planning for the Greek Minister of Energy and member of Cyprus' Council for Geostrategic Studies (2014–2015). He is a research associate at UNIC's Center for European and International Affairs and leads the Energy Geopolitics Committee at the Hellenic Association for Energy Economics.

• Geopolitics
• Energy Policy
• International Relations
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Julijana Mladenovska-Tesija is a Ph.D. Candidate in Religious Studies and Theology at the University of Utrecht, The Netherlands. Her research focuses on grass-root peace and reconciliation initiatives in Eastern Croatia during and after the Homeland War (1991-2001), specifically examining the role of Catholic, Orthodox, and Muslim communities in fostering interethnic reconciliation between Croats, Serbs, and Bosnians. Institution: University of Utrecht Department: Religious Studies and Theology Her research combines archival analysis (including Evangelical Theological Seminary archives) with oral history methodologies, such as in-depth interviews with peace organization representatives. The project aims to uncover alternative narratives of reconciliation that contrast with dominant nationalistic discourses, highlighting religion's symbolic power in promoting tolerance and post-conflict recovery. Scientific Awards Senesh Fellowship Peace Research Grant

• Religious Studies
• Peace Research
• Conflict Resolution
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Professor Hubert Faustmann is a historian and political scientist at the University of Nicosia , holding the Department of Politics and Governance since 1999. He also serves as the director of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Cyprus office since 2011, leading seminars and expert reports on Cypriot history and politics. PhD in History (University of Mannheim, 1999) Master’s degrees in Ancient/Modern History, Political Science, and German Language (University of Mannheim, 1994-1995) His research spans British colonial Cyprus , post-independence Cypriot politics , Hydrocarbon politics in the Eastern Mediterranean , and state-society dynamics focusing on Clientelism. He co-edits The Cyprus Review and contributes to the Political Data Yearbook . His recent work examines Cyprus’ role in World War I, British colonial policies, and reunification efforts since 1974. Notable publications include Cyprus and the First World War (2025), Divide and Quit? (1999), and co-edited volumes on EU integration and the Annan Plan. He also authors the FES Cyprus Newsletter , analyzing political, social, and economic developments across Cyprus.

• British Colonial History
• Cypriot History and Politics
• Eastern Mediterranean Politics
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Patrick G. Coy is Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center for Applied Conflict Management at Kent State University, USA. In this capacity he oversees one of the largest undergraduate Peace and Conflict Studies degree programs in the country, serving more than 1,000 students annually, and teaches courses on mediation, negotiation, nonviolence, and human rights at both undergraduate and doctoral levels. Research & Scholarship: His work centers on the dynamics of peace movements, nonviolent conflict resolution, and collective identity formation. Professor Coy has co-authored the book Contesting Patriotism: Culture, Power and Strategy in the Peace Movement and edited or co-edited eleven volumes, including Social Conflicts and Collective Identities , A Revolution of the Heart: Essays on the Catholic Worker Movement , and nine volumes of Research in Social Movements, Conflicts and Change . His extensive publication record comprises over 30 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Honors & Awards: Magnificat Award – Marian University’s highest honor Distinguished Teaching Award – College of Arts and Sciences, Kent State University Outstanding Published Article Award (2008) – American Sociological Association, Section on Peace, War and Social Conflict Grants & External Funding: Research has been supported by the National Science Foundation, the Hewlett Foundation, the Albert Einstein Institution, the Council for International Exchange of Scholars, the American Sociological Association, and Kent State University’s University Research Council. Leadership & Service: Vice President, Board of Directors – Cleveland Mediation Center Former National Chairperson – Fellowship of Reconciliation Research Fellow – Albert Einstein Institution Former Executive Director – Lentz Peace Research Laboratory Fulbright Scholar (2010–2011) – University of Botswana, Research Centre for San Studies Professor Coy has also worked internationally as an observer and nonviolent protective accompanier with Peace Brigades International in Sri Lanka during ethnic conflict, and he remains active in the alternative dispute resolution movement both as a practitioner and scholar.

• Peace and Conflict Studies
• Mediation
• Nonviolence
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Prof. Dr. Ulvi Keser is a full Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Final International University , North Cyprus. His research and teaching focus on the modern history of Cyprus, strategic security studies, intelligence operations, and communication history, with special emphasis on the 1955-1974 Turkish Cypriot struggle and the wider Eastern-Mediterranean geopolitics. Education & Academic Titles: Prof. Dr. – current academic rank (exact degrees and alma mater not disclosed in the text). Research Interests: Prof. Keser’s scholarship revolves around the intersection of history, security, and communication . He meticulously investigates clandestine radio networks, propaganda techniques, intelligence gathering, and the legal-diplomatic aspects of the Cyprus question. His work also delves into humanitarian crises during World War II, Turkish-Greek bilateral relations, and maritime strategic affairs in the Eastern Mediterranean. Key themes include: History of the Turkish Cypriot resistance (1955-1974) Intelligence & counter-intelligence activities on the island Impact of radio broadcasting and underground media on national movements International law and diplomatic legitimacy regarding Cyprus Energy security and maritime boundaries in the Eastern Mediterranean Publication Profile: Since 2008 Prof. Keser has authored more than seventy scholarly articles. His output is heavily concentrated on Cyprus-centric case studies, employing archival documents, intelligence reports and media analyses. Recurring methodological strands combine historical narrative with security analysis, yielding insights into propaganda, psychological warfare, and the legal-geopolitical dimensions of conflict. Scientific Awards & Grants: No awards or funded projects explicitly listed in the provided text. Advising & Research Teams: No specific PhD/Master advisees or laboratory teams are mentioned in the source material.

• Cyprus history
• Strategic security studies
• Intelligence and counter-intelligence
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Iain Atack is a Professor at Trinity College Dublin, serving as Head of School for the Confederal School of Religions, Theology and Ecumenics (which includes the Irish School of Ecumenics). He has been a Coordinator of the M.Phil. programme in International Peace Studies and actively teaches modules on the Politics of Peace and Conflict, Conflict Resolution and Nonviolence, and Armed Conflict, Peacebuilding and Development. Education: B.A. in Philosophy, Trinity College Dublin M.Phil. in Peace Studies, Trinity College Dublin M.A. in Philosophy, University of Toronto D.Phil., University of Ulster (Thesis: Contingent Pacifism and Moral Pluralism) His research focuses on the ethics and politics of nonviolent action, the dynamics of peacebuilding, pacifism, and moral philosophy. He has published extensively on these topics, including books such as The Ethics of Peace and War: From State Security to World Community (2005) and Nonviolence in Political Theory (2012), both published by Edinburgh University Press.

• Ethics of Peace
• Nonviolent Action
• Peacebuilding
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Mohammed Yimam Endris serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science and International Studies at Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia, with prior leadership roles as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Director of the University's Ethics and Anti-Corruption Directorate. He is currently completing his Ph.D. in Political Science and International Studies at Bahir Dar University. Dr. Endris specializes in indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms, particularly Ethiopia's Abegar system, examining their transformative adaptations, resilience against modern challenges, and contributions to grassroots peacebuilding. His research emphasizes the inclusivity, cost-effectiveness, and non-violent nature of traditional systems in fostering social cohesion amid political transitions. His project portfolio includes developing peace education modules for the European Union Enabling University Peace Education Project (EUPE), conducting conflict resolution training for the Amhara Youth Association, moderating elite dialogues in Dessie, and leading UN Women-funded initiatives for women's political empowerment through needs assessments and curriculum development in collaboration with regional authorities.

• Indigenous Conflict Resolution
• Peacebuilding
• Social Cohesion
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Stephen Asol Kapinde is a Lecturer of Religion and Public Life at Pwani University, Kenya, with an additional role as an Associate Lecturer at the University of London Worldwide. He holds a Ph.D. in Theology from the University of Basel, Switzerland, and has been recognized with multiple fellowships and awards, including the Faculty of Theology award for best dissertation (2019/20). His research focuses on the intersection of religion, politics, reconciliation, and counter-violent extremism in the Global South. Ph.D. in Theology, University of Basel, Switzerland M.A. in Religion and Politics M.A. in History B.A. in Education (History and Religion) Stephen conducts interdisciplinary research on religion’s role in peacebuilding, particularly examining integrated inter-faith approaches to counter-violent extremism (CVE) in Kenya. His 2022 project analyzed the Coast Interfaith Council of Clerics of Kenya (CICC-K) as a case study for integrating belief-oriented frameworks to combat Al-Shabaab radicalization. His work challenges liberal secular perspectives that marginalize religious actors in global security discourses. Stephen has held visiting research positions at the University of Leeds (2021) and the University of Macerata (2022) under the Erasmus Mundus program. His recent publication, Mixing Religious Logics in Peacebuilding , explores the ‘hidden costs’ of non-state religious actors’ limited collaboration with Kenyan state institutions in CVE efforts. Faculty of Theology award for best dissertation (2019/20) Franz Humer scholar LUCAS/LAHRI research fellow (2021) Erasmus Mundus visiting research fellow (2022) Stephen’s work underscores the necessity of integrating religious knowledge, values, and attitudes into national security frameworks. His research bridges theological studies, political science, and conflict resolution, emphasizing the potential of inter-religious actors in de-radicalization efforts.

• Religious Studies
• Peacebuilding
• Counter-Violent Extremism
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Dr. Joyce De-Graft Acquah serves as a Research Fellow in the Department of Peace Studies at the School for Development Studies, University of Cape Coast, Ghana, where she teaches graduate courses in Peace, Security, and Development Studies. She concurrently holds a prominent position on Ghana's Central Regional Peace Council. Her academic foundation includes: Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and Sociology (University of Ghana) Master of Arts in Development Studies (University of Ghana) Master of Philosophy in Peace and Conflict Transformation (University of Tromsø, Norway) Ph.D. in International Conflict Management (Kennesaw State University, USA) Dr. Acquah's research critically examines conflict dynamics through multiple lenses including gender-responsive peacebuilding, refugee integration, and post-conflict livelihood reconstruction. Her current work investigates urban gang violence in Ghana using innovative methodological approaches to analyze socioeconomic, cultural, and political drivers within stable democratic contexts. She bridges theoretical frameworks with practical community engagement across Africa, Europe, and North America. Her recent publication on Ghanaian gang violence reveals complex interactions between urban development patterns and conflict emergence, employing specialized sampling techniques for high-risk environments. This work contributes significantly to criminology and peace studies through its focus on 'hot spots' within otherwise stable nations. Key recognitions include: Norwegian Government Quota Scholarship PEO International Peace Scholarship British Council Pan-African Leadership selection (2004) Nordic Africa Institute Research Fellowship (2023) Golden Key and Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society memberships Dr. Acquah has secured substantial research funding from Norway's Centre for Environment and Development and Canada's Bureau for International Education. Her professional practice combines academic rigor with field application through USAID community development projects, Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution certification, and leadership in the Ghana Association of Social Workers. She maintains active roles in the South South Migration Network, Gender Violence Survival Support Network, and African Migration Mobility Initiative. Through the Central Regional Peace Council and multiple transnational networks, she implements community-based conflict resolution frameworks while advancing policy development on migration, gender-based violence, and urban security challenges across West Africa.

• Conflict Analysis
• Peacebuilding
• Post-Conflict Reconstruction
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Michael Michalis is an Associate Professor of Ottoman History at the Department of Turkish and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Cyprus. His research focuses on Ottoman Empire institutions, Cyprus under Ottoman rule, transitions to British colonialism, and post-Ottoman historiography. Education: BA in Turkish Studies (University of Cyprus, 1996), MA in Turkology (University of Crete, 1998), PhD in Ottoman History (University of Cyprus, 2004). Key publications include monographs on the Church of Cyprus’s political evolution and edited volumes on Ottoman Cyprus. He has contributed to journals like Archivum Ottomanicum and Chronos , focusing on archival analysis and power dynamics in the Ottoman-British transition. Research interests emphasize Ottoman administrative systems, religious institutions' role in colonial contexts, and reinterpretations of Cypriot historiography. He has organized special journal issues on Ottoman Cyprus and Turkish historiography trends.

• Ottoman History
• Colonial Studies
• Religious Institutions
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Prof. Sitkiye Kuter is a faculty member in the Department of Educational Sciences at Eastern Mediterranean University's Faculty of Education. She holds a PhD in English Teaching from the same university (2009) and prior degrees from Marmara University (BA, 1987) and Eastern Mediterranean University (MA, 1998). Her research focuses on curriculum development, democratic education, teacher education, and learner autonomy with over 20 years of academic contribution. Education Background: BA in English Language Education, Marmara University (1983-1987) MA in English Language Education, Eastern Mediterranean University (1983-1998) PhD in English Teaching, Eastern Mediterranean University (2009) Research interests span critical pedagogy, multicultural education, inquiry-based learning, and technology integration in teacher training. She has supervised 17 theses including studies on educational software evaluation, democratic culture awareness in schools, and teacher self-efficacy perceptions. Her recent publications (2013-2025) explore topics like curriculum design from peace education perspectives, democratic school culture analysis, and collaborative learning strategies. Current ongoing studies investigate academic resilience in preparatory school students and environmental awareness through coding education. Teaching and administrative roles include contributions to the Faculty of Education's strategic planning and curriculum development initiatives. She maintains active involvement in academic mentoring programs and teacher professional development.

• Educational Technology
• Curriculum Development
• Democratic Education
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Srobana Bhattacharya is an Assistant Professor at Georgia Southern University holding a Ph.D. in Political Science from Southern Illinois University. Her academic work centers on socio-political identity transformations arising from forced migration, with specific focus on the Rohingya refugee crisis in South and Southeast Asia following the 2017 ethnic violence in Myanmar. Her research interests include Peace and Conflict Studies, Refugee Studies, Ethnic Conflict, Political Science, Human Rights, Statelessness, and Genocide Studies. She investigates how state-based discrimination against persecuted minorities like the Rohingya creates complex identity transformations during displacement, examining both the causes of lethal ethnic conflict and pathways to peace-building through citizenship rights advocacy and political negotiation. Her scholarly output features a 2018 publication analyzing Rohingya refugee narratives across Bangladesh and Eastern India, forming part of a multi-dimensional project that combines ethnographic field research with documentary filmmaking. This work contributes to Political Science and Peace Studies by revealing how statelessness manifests in refugee communities and identifying practical alternatives to ethnic violence. She received the Senesh Fellowship from the IPRA Foundation for her completed project documenting Rohingya experiences, which aligns with the foundation's mission to advance rigorous peace research through investigation of conflict causes and violence alternatives. Her grant-funded research involved extensive ethnographic fieldwork producing a documentary film that amplifies refugee voices while highlighting systemic marginalization. This micro-level analysis serves as both academic contribution and advocacy tool, aiming to inspire peace visions through visible documentation of refugee vulnerability and inform political leaders about crisis resolution pathways.

• Peace and Conflict Studies
• Refugee Studies
• Ethnic Conflict
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