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Education
1997 - 2003
1997 - 2003Doctorate
The University of Chicago, United States Of America
1996 - 1997
1996 - 1997Postgraduate
The University of Chicago, United States Of America
1991 - 1995
1991 - 1995Undergraduate
Ihsan Dogramaci Bilkent University, Faculty Of Economıcs And Admınıstratıve Scıences, Uluslararası İlişkiler Pr. (Tam Burslu), Turkey
Dissertations
2003
2003Doctorate
Toleration of the Intolerants? Accomodation of Political Islam in the Muslim World
The University of Chicago, Division of Social Sciences, Department of Political Science
1997
1997Postgraduate
Elite Incorporation and Inter-Ethnic Peace in the Ottoman Empire and the Soviet Union: A Comparison
The University of Chicago, Division of Social Sciences, Department of Political Science
Foreign Languages
C2 Mastery
C2 MasteryEnglish
Research Areas
Social Sciences and Humanities
Political Science
International Relations
Conflict Analysis and Resolution
Research Areas Based on Academic Activities
Avesis Research Areas
WoS Research Areas
Scopus Research Areas
Academic Positions
2015 - Present
2015 - PresentProfessor
Dokuz Eylul University, İşletme Fakültesi, Siyaset Bilimi ve Uluslararası İlişkiler Bölümü
2010 - 2015
2010 - 2015Associate Professor
Dokuz Eylul University, İşletme Fakültesi, Siyaset Bilimi ve Uluslararası İlişkiler Bölümü
2003 - 2010
2003 - 2010Assistant Professor
Dokuz Eylul University, İşletme Fakültesi, Siyaset Bilimi ve Uluslararası İlişkiler Bölümü
Managerial Experience
2019 - 2019
2019 - 2019Faculty Board Member
Dokuz Eylul University, İşletme Fakültesi
2019 - 2019
2019 - 2019Head of Department
Dokuz Eylul University
2015 - 2018
2015 - 2018Faculty Board Member
Dokuz Eylul University, İşletme Fakültesi
2015 - 2018
2015 - 2018Head of Department
Dokuz Eylul University
2015 - 2018
2015 - 2018Head of Department
Dokuz Eylul University
2015 - 2015
2015 - 2015Head of Department
Dokuz Eylul University
2015 - 2015
2015 - 2015Faculty Board Member
Dokuz Eylul University, İşletme Fakültesi
Non Academic Experience
2011 - Present
2011 - PresentDoçent
Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi İşletme Fakültesi İngilizce Uluslararası İlişkiler Bölümü, Doçent
2003 - Present
2003 - PresentYardımcı Doçent
Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi İşletme Fakültesi İngilizce Uluslararası İlişkiler Bölümü, Yardımcı Doçent
1995 - 2003
1995 - 2003Araştırma Görevlisi
Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi İşletme Fakültesi İngilizce Uluslararası İlişkiler Bölümü, Araştırma Görevlisi
Supervised Theses
2023
2023Doctorate
Güneydoğu Asya'da devlet-Müslüman azınlık ilişkilerini açıklamak: Barış ve şiddete yönelik farklı yollar
Kurtoğlu Eskişar G. M. (Advisor)
A.Koma(Student)
2018
2018Postgraduate
Güneydoğu Asya'da ekonomik bağımlılık ve güvenlik: Realist bir analiz
KURTOĞLU ESKİŞAR G. M. (Advisor)
P.DRUBKOWSKI(Student)
2017
2017Postgraduate
2009 Yunan borç krizinin politik ekonomisi: Realist bir analiz
KURTOĞLU ESKİŞAR G. M. (Advisor)
C.MERT(Student)
2014
2014Postgraduate
Etnik parti'nin ılımlı taleplerini açıklamak: Bulgaristan'daki Türk partileri arasındaki seçim rekabeti
KURTOĞLU ESKİŞAR G. M. (Advisor)
H.ŞENTÜRK(Student)
2011
2011Postgraduate
Hazar Bölgesi?nde bir dış politika aracı olarak enerji
KURTOĞLU ESKİŞAR G. M. (Advisor)
S.SALĞIN(Student)
2011
2011Postgraduate
Avrupa Birliği göç politikalarının evrimini geçmişten günümüze açıklamak: Eklektik bir yaklaşım
KURTOĞLU ESKİŞAR G. M. (Advisor)
G.AKAR(Student)
2009
2009Postgraduate
Ayrılıkçı siyasi partiler ile ayrılıkçı terör gruplarının bağlantılarına genel bir bakış
KURTOĞLU ESKİŞAR G. M. (Advisor)
M.DEMİREL(Student)
Taught Courses and Trainings
2023 - 2023
2023 - 2023Sustainable Development and the International System Transformation
Academic Units - Training
Kurtoğlu Eskişar G. M.
2023 - 2023
2023 - 2023Breaking the Bias: Inspire Diversity in R&I the Bias: Inspire Diversity in R&I Summer School
Academic Units - Training
Kurtoğlu Eskişar G. M.
2022 - 2022
2022 - 2022The Intersectionality, Research, and Action International Summer School (IRAISS)
Academic Units - Training
Kurtoğlu Eskişar G. M.
2022 - 2022
2022 - 2022Energy Security in the Middle East: the view from Turkey (Ortadoğu'da Enerji Güvenliği: Türkiye'den Görünüm)
Academic Units - Training
Kurtoğlu Eskişar G. M.
2022 - 2022
2022 - 2022Türk Dış Siyasetinden Seçme Konular/Selected Topics in Turkish Foreign Policy
Academic Units - Training
Kurtoğlu Eskişar G. M.
2021 - 2021
2021 - 2021Far right parties and the securitization of immigration in EU
Academic Units - Training
Kurtoğlu Eskişar G. M.
2021 - 2021
2021 - 2021Partner or Rival? Perceptions of China in Europe and Beyond
Academic Units - Training
Kurtoğlu Eskişar G. M.
2019 - 2019
2019 - 2019The Impact of Culture on Foreign Policy
Academic Units - Training
Aknur M., Kurtoğlu Eskişar G. M.
Articles
2023
20231. Responses of far right parties to refugees in hybrid regimes: the case of MHP in Turkey
Eskisar G. M., Durmuşlar T.
JOURNAL OF ETHNIC AND MIGRATION STUDIES
, vol.49, no.5, pp.1229-1250, 2023 (SSCI, Scopus)
2015
20152. A critical assessment of the transformative power of EU reforms on reducing corruption in the Balkans
KURTOĞLU ESKİŞAR G. M., KOMSUOĞLU ÇITIPITIOĞLU A.
SOUTHEAST EUROPEAN AND BLACK SEA STUDIES
, vol.15, no.3, pp.301-326, 2015 (SSCI, Scopus)
2014
20143. Turkey
KOMSUOĞLU ÇITIPITIOĞLU A., Eskisar G. M.
RELIGION IN THE MILITARY WORLDWIDE
, pp.208-226, 2014 (SSCI)
2009
20094. Accounting for the ’xxModeration’xx of Political Islam in the Middle East: Internal vs. External Factors Examined
KURTOĞLU ESKİŞAR G. M.
Annals of Japan Association for Middle East Studies (AJAMES) , vol.24, no.2, pp.95-126, 2009 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2009
20095. When State Becomes the Mediator: Understanding the Roots of Inter-Ethnic Peace in the Ottoman Empire
KURTOĞLU ESKİŞAR G. M.
International Review of Turkology , vol.2, no.4, pp.5-22, 2009 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2008
20086. Political parties matter: Explaining peaceful and violent state-Islamist interactions in Algeria, Egypt, Indonesia and Turkey
Kurtoglu-Eskisar G. M.
JAPANESE JOURNAL OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
, vol.9, pp.183-207, 2008 (SSCI, Scopus)
2008
20087. Democratization in. Eastern Europe: A viable model for the Middle East?
Kurtoglu-Eskisar G. M.
ROMANIAN JOURNAL OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
, vol.8, no.1, pp.25-35, 2008 (SSCI, Scopus)
2007
20078. Emulating the Turkish Experience through European Neighborhood Policy: Prospects for Democratization in the Arab and Muslim World Reconsidered
KURTOĞLU ESKİŞAR G. M.
Journal of International and Area Studies , vol.14, no.2, pp.75-90, 2007 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2007
20079. Karşıtların Sinerjisi mi? Avrupalı Kimliği, İslam Dünyası ve Siyasi İslam Üzerine Bazı Notlar
KURTOĞLU ESKİŞAR G. M.
Bilgi ve Bellek , vol.4, no.08, pp.3, 2007 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
Papers Presented at Peer-Reviewed Scientific Conferences
2025
20251. Exploring Gender in Turkish Political Discourse: A Preliminary Computational Analysis of Official Webpages of Political Parties
Kurtoğlu Eskişar G. M.
Final Conference - COST Action VOICES, Paris, France, 9 - 11 July 2025, pp.1, (Summary Text)
2022
20222. “China and Foreign Seaport Investments at Home and Abroad: Some Preliminary Remarks”
Kurtoğlu Eskişar G. M., Bulut C. M.
"Security Perception in Liminal Spaces: Opportunities and Challenges", İzmir, Turkey, 12 - 13 May 2022, pp.137-152, (Full Text)
2022
20223. Emotions Running High? A Synopsis of the State of Turkish Politics through the ParlaMint Corpus
KURTOĞLU ESKİŞAR G. M., Çöltekin Ç.
2022 Workshop on Creating, Enriching and Using Parliamentary Corpora, ParlaCLARIN III 2022, Marseille, France, 20 - 25 June 2022, pp.61-70, (Full Text)
2020
20204. “Mapping the Political Science and International Relations Literature on COVID-19”
Aknur M., Kurtoğlu Eskişar G. M.
Decoding the (Un)conventional Security Issues Between EU and its Neighbors, İzmir, Turkey, 15 October 2020, pp.81-94, (Full Text)
2019
20195. Perceptions of Turkish Think Tanks on the Syrian Refugees and Syrian War in Turkey: An Overview
KURTOĞLU ESKİŞAR G. M.
Regional strategies of international security: EU Member States, Middle East and Russia, Voronezh, Russia, 16 - 17 October 2019, pp.72-85, (Full Text)
2019
20196. Far Right Parties in Europe and Turkey: A Comparison
KURTOĞLU ESKİŞAR G. M., DURMUŞLAR T.
Workshop: (In)security and the dynamics of regionalism in the Euro-Mediterranean and Black sea regions, Bordeaux, France, 28 - 29 November 2019, (Summary Text)
2019
20197. EU’s Response to the Challenge of Returning Foreign Fighters
Aknur M., Kurtoğlu Eskişar G. M.
Non-state actors and the security of the Euro-Mediterranean Area region, Amman, Jordan, 29 - 31 January 2019, (Full Text)
2014
20148. Corruption and Statebuilding: Evidence from the Balkans
KURTOĞLU ESKİŞAR G. M., KOMSUOĞLU ÇITIPITIOĞLU A.
International Studies Association 55th Annual Convention, 26 - 29 March 2014, (Full Text)
2014
20149. “A Facilitator or A Hindrance: The Role of Religion on Balkan Peace”
KURTOĞLU ESKİŞAR G. M.
International Studies Association, 26 - 29 March 2014, (Full Text)
2012
201210. Religion as a Source of Peace or Conflict in Balkan Politics: An Assessment
KURTOĞLU ESKİŞAR G. M.
The 2nd International Balkan Annual Conference IBAC 2012, Tirane, Albania, 11 - 14 October 2012, vol.1, pp.242-257, (Full Text)
2012
201211. Impact of Corruption on State-Building in the Balkans
KURTOĞLU ESKİŞAR G. M., KOMSUOĞLU ÇITIPITIOĞLU A.
The 2nd International Balkan Annual Conference IBAC 2012, Tirane, Albania, 11 - 13 October 2012, (Full Text)
2011
201112. Positive Patronage? Informal Supports for Formal Institutions
KURTOĞLU ESKİŞAR G. M., Stroschein S.
International Studies Association 2011 Annual Meeting, Canada, 26 - 29 March 2011, (Full Text)
2011
201113. Paradoxes of Political Patronage and Democratization in the Middle East and Latin America: Some Observations
KURTOĞLU ESKİŞAR G. M.
International Studies Association, 26 - 29 March 2011, (Full Text)
2009
200914. Moderating Effects of Patronage in the Middle East and Eastern Europe
KURTOĞLU ESKİŞAR G. M., Stroschein S.
American Political Science Association Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada, 3 - 06 September 2009, (Full Text)
2008
200815. Accounting for the ’xxModeration’xx of Political Islam in the Middle East: Domestic vs. External Factors Examined
KURTOĞLU ESKİŞAR G. M.
International Studies Association 2008 Annual Meeting, San-Francisco, Costa Rica, 26 - 29 March 2008, (Full Text)
2008
200816. Democratization and Its ’xxOther(s)’xx: An Overview of Political Changes in Eastern Europe and the Middle East
KURTOĞLU ESKİŞAR G. M.
International Studies Association 2008 Annual Meeting, San-Francisco, Costa Rica, 26 - 29 March 2008, (Full Text)
2007
200717. Democratization in Eastern Europe: A viable model for the Middle East?
KURTOĞLU ESKİŞAR G. M.
Membership in EU and NATO: Lessons for Bulgaria, Sofya, Bulgaria, 17 - 19 May 2007, (Full Text)
Books
2022
20221. International Conference Proceedings: Security Perception in Liminal Spaces: Opportunities and Challenges in the EU, Middle East and Russia
Aknur M. (Editor), Kurtoğlu Eskişar G. M. (Editor)
Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Matbaası, İzmir, 2022
2022
20222. Emotions Running High? A Synopsis of the State of Turkish Politics through the ParlaMint Corpus
Kurtoğlu Eskişar G. M., Çöltekin Ç.
in: Proceedings of the LREC 2022 ParlaCLARIN III Workshop on Creating, Enriching and Using Parliamentary Corpora, Darja Fišer,Maria Eskevich,Jakob Lenardic,Franciska de Jong, Editor, European Language Resources Association (ELRA), Marseille, pp.61-70, 2022
2022
20223. “China and Foreign Seaport Investments at Home and Abroad: Some Preliminary Remarks”
Kurtoğlu Eskişar G. M., Bulut C. M.
in: Security Perception in Liminal Spaces: Opportunities and Challenges in the EU, Middle East and Russia, Müge Aknur,Gül M. Kurtoğlu Eskişar, Editor, Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi, İzmir, pp.137-152, 2022
2021
20214. Proceedings of an International Workshop: Decoding the (Un)conventional Security Issues
Kurtoğlu Eskişar G. M. (Editor), Aknur M. (Editor)
Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Matbaası, İzmir, 2021
2020
20205. Mapping the Political Science and International Relations Literature on COVID-19
Aknur M., Kurtoğlu Eskişar G. M.
in: Proceedings of International Workshop Decoding the (Un)conventional Security Issues Between EU and its Neighbors, Gül M. Kurtoğlu Eskişar,Müge Aknur, Editor, Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Matbaası, İzmir, pp.81-94, 2020
2015
20156. Foreign Aid and Corruption in Post Conflict Countries
KURTOĞLU ESKİŞAR G. M.
Bilgesam, 2015
2014
20147. Turkey
KOMSUOĞLU ÇITIPITIOĞLU A., KURTOĞLU ESKİŞAR G. M.
in: Religion in the Military Worldwide, Ron E. Hassner, Editor, Cambridge University Press, pp.208-226, 2014
2013
20138. "Democratization in Eastern Europe: A Viable Model for the Middle East?"
KURTOĞLU ESKİŞAR G. M.
in: European Union and NATO: Membership Lessons for Bulgaria, Georgy Genov, Andrei Georgiev, Editor, University of National and World Economy, Sofya, pp.256-264, 2013
2012
20129. The Rise of Political Islam and Democratic Consolidation in Turkey
KOMSUOĞLU ÇITIPITIOĞLU A., KURTOĞLU ESKİŞAR G. M.
in: Democratic Consolidation in Turkey, Muge Aknur, Editor, Universal Publishers , Boca Raton, pp.307-344, 2012
2009
200910. Siyasal İslam'ın Farklı Yüzleri
Komsuoğlu Çıtıpıtıoğlu A. (Editor), Kurtoğlu Eskişar G. M. (Editor)
Profilo Kitapları, İstanbul, 2009
2009
200911. Siyasal İslam'ın İki Yüzü: Cezayir ve Fas
KURTOĞLU ESKİŞAR G. M.
in: Siyasal İslam'ın Farklı Yüzleri, Aysegül Komsuoğlu; Gül M. Kurtoğlu Eskişar, Editor, Profil Yayinlari, Istanbul, İstanbul, pp.135-159, 2009
2009
200912. Giriş Yerine
KOMSUOĞLU ÇITIPITIOĞLU A., KURTOĞLU ESKİŞAR G. M.
in: Siyasal İslam'ın Farklı Yüzleri, Aysegül Komsuoğlu; Gül M. Kurtoğlu Eskişar, Editor, Profil Yayinlari, Istanbul, İstanbul, pp.9-54, 2009
Episodes in the Encyclopedia
2021
20211. Otoriteryanizm (Authoritarianism)
Kurtoğlu Eskişar G. M.
TÜBITAK Yayınları, pp.207, 2021
2021
20212. Otoriter Rejimler (Authoritarian Regimes)
Kurtoğlu Eskişar G. M.
TÜBITAK Yayınları, pp.207, 2021
Funded Projects
2025 - 2026
2025 - 2026
Capacity building for the next generation of researchers and evaluators to engage in inclusive sex and gendered research
TÜBİTAK - AB COST Project
(Project Abstract)
Kurtoğlu Eskişar G. M.
2018 - 2022
2018 - 2022
Peace, War and the World in European Security Challenges (POWERS)
Erasmus Project , Erasmus Project, European Level
(Project Abstract)
(Project Final Report)
Kurtoğlu Eskişar G. M., Aknur M., Ünalp Çepel Z., Çilingir S., Abka S., Durmuşlar T.
2017 - 2020
2017 - 2020UNESCO Chair on International Migration
Other International Funding Programs
Yıldız A. G.(Executive), Kurtoğlu Eskişar G. M.
Activities in Scientific Journals
2021 - Present
2021 - PresentSiyasal: Journal of Political Sciences
Publication Committee Member
2021 - Present
2021 - PresentBulgarian Journal of International Economics and Politics
Publication Committee Member
Memberships and Roles in Scientific Organizations
2025 - Present
2025 - Present
COST-CIG IG20137 - Capacity building for the next generation of researchers and evaluators to engage in inclusive sex and gendered research (NEXT-GENDER)
Country Representative
2024 - Present
2024 - Present
CA23102 - Linking euroscepticism and populism: causes and consequences
Country Representative
2021 - 2025
2021 - 2025
CA20137 - Making Young Researchers' Voices Heard for Gender Equality (VOICES)
Country Representative
Peer Reviews in Scientific Publications
April 2025
April 2025INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION
Journal Indexed in SSCI
June 2024
June 2024INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION
Journal Indexed in SSCI
January 2021
January 2021Comparative Southeast European Studies
Other Indexed Journal
October 2019
October 2019(Anonymous book) Routledge Studies in African Politics and International Relations
Scientific / Professional Book Published by Renowned Publishing Houses
January 2018
January 2018ROMANIAN JOURNAL OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
Journal Indexed in SSCI
June 2014
June 2014INTERNATIONAL STUDIES PERSPECTIVES
Journal Indexed in SSCI
February 2014
February 2014JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT
Journal Indexed in SSCI
October 2012
October 2012JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT
Journal Indexed in SSCI
October 2012
October 2012JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT
Journal Indexed in SSCI
Roles in Event Organizations
May 2022
May 2022
International Conference "Security Perception in Liminal Spaces: Opportunities and Challenges in the EU, Middle East and Russia"
Scientific Congress
Kurtoğlu Eskişar G. M., Aknur M., Abka S., Çilingir S., Ünalp Çepel Z., Durmuşlar T.
İzmir, Turkey
October 2020
October 2020International Online Workshop "Decoding the (Un)conventional security issues between EU and its neighbors"
Workshop Organization
Kurtoğlu Eskişar G. M., Aknur M., Ünalp Çepel Z., Çilingir S., Abka S., Durmuşlar T.
İzmir, Turkey
Congress and Symposium Activities
09 July 2025 - 11 July 2025
09 July 2025 - 11 July 2025
VOICES “Final Conference"
Invited Speaker
Paris-France
26 May 2025 - 27 May 2025
26 May 2025 - 27 May 2025
„Inclusive Research Cultures Through Mentorship: a Practitioner-Researcher Dialogue"
Attendee
Düsseldorf-Germany
06 November 2024 - 08 November 2024
06 November 2024 - 08 November 2024
Falling Walls Science Summit
Panelists
Berlin-Germany
23 June 2022 - 24 June 2022
23 June 2022 - 24 June 2022“Narrating Europe and China in Times of Crisis” Workshop
Panelists
Berlin-Germany
Invited Talks
May 2023
May 2023Reflections on 14 May Elections: Thailand and Turkey at a Crossroads
Workshop
Prince Songkla University, Faculty of Political Science-Thailand
March 2022
March 2022Ukraine-Russie: La Guerre Aux Portes de L'Europe (Ukraine-Russia: The War at the Gates of Europe)
Conference
Sciences Po Bordeaux-France
March 2022
March 2022Far Right Parties in Hybrid Regimes: Some Findings from Turkey
Workshop
Sciences Po Bordeaux, Centre Emile Durkheim-France
Scholarships
2023 - 2024
2023 - 2024Visiting Scholar Program
Fulbright Program
Citations
Total Citations (WOS): 22
h-index (WOS): 3
Scientific Research / Working Group Memberships
2025 - 2026
2025 - 2026
Ig20137 - Capacity Building For The Next Generation Of Researchers And Evaluators To Engage İn İnclusive Sex And Gendered Research (Next-Gender)
https://www.cost.eu/actions/IG20137/
Académie de Créteil, France
2022 - 2025
2022 - 2025
Cost Action Ca20137 - Making Young Researchers' Voices Heard For Gender Equality Management Committee
https://www.cost.eu/cost-action/making-early-career-investigators-voices-heard-for-gender-equality/
Ecole Normale Supérieure, France
2022 - 2025
2022 - 2025
Cost Action Ca20137 Making Young Researchers' Voices Heard For Gender Equality Wg6
https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA20137/#tabs+Name:Description
Ecole Normale Supérieure, France
2022 - 2025
2022 - 2025
Cost Action Ca20137 Making Young Researchers' Voices Heard For Gender Equality Wg5
https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA20137/#tabs+Name:Description
Ecole Normale Supérieure, France
2022 - 2025
2022 - 2025
Cost Action Ca20137 - Making Young Researchers' Voices Heard For Gender Equality, Wg1
https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA20137/
Ecole Normale Supérieure, France
2021 - 2025
2021 - 2025
Cost Action Ca20107, Connecting Theory And Practical Issues Of Migration And Religious Diversity (Corenet) Wg3
https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA20107/#tabs+Name:Working%20Groups%20and%20Membership
, Lithuania
2021 - 2025
2021 - 2025
Cost Action Ca20107, Connecting Theory And Practical Issues Of Migration And Religious Diversity (Corenet) Wg2
https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA20107/
, Lithuania
2021 - 2024
2021 - 2024
Cost Action Ca18215 China İn Europe Research Network Wg4: Public Diplomacy And Knowledge Production
https://china-in-europe.net/members-wg-4/
Vrije Universiteit, Netherlands
2020 - 2024
2020 - 2024
Cost Action Ca18215 China In Europe Research Network W2 High Technology And Innovation
https://china-in-europe.net/working-group-2/
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands
2019 - 2021
2019 - 2021