CURRICULUM VITAE
1.Nameand Surname: Hüseyin Işıksal Email:
Mobile:0533 854 32 07
2.Date of Birth: August 21, 1977.
3.Title: Assoc. Prof. Dr.
4.UniversityDiplomas:
Degree / Field / University / YearBA / International Relations (High Honours) / Eastern Mediterranean University - North Cyprus / 1998
MA / Politics and International Studies / University of Warwick - UK / 2000
PhD 1 / Politics and International Relations / Keele University - UK / 2009
PhD 2 / International Relations / Middle East Technical University - Turkey / 2012
5. Academic Titles
Lecturer / International Relations / Fatih University Istanbul, Turkey / September 2002-October 2006Visiting Lecturer / Politics and International Relations / University of Keele Keele, England / May-June 2005
Visiting Lecturer / Politics and International Relations / University of Keele Keele, England / May-June 2006
Dr. / International Relations / Girne American University, TRNC / October 2010- January 2012
Asst. Prof.Dr. / International Relations / Girne American Univsity, TRNC / February 2012–August 2014
Associative Prof. Dr. / International Relations / Girne American University, TRNC / September 2014-Present
6.Master Theses Supervised
1. Eyesan, Orighmisan (2016).“The failure behind policy-making and implementation in Nigeria: A case study of Amnesty Program.”
2. Emeribe,Esther (2016). “Socio-Economic Development and the Rising Insurgency in Africa: The Case of Nigeria”.
3. Atun, Ata (2015). “Iphestos Plan as the Last Step of Megali Idea: Greek Extermination Plans in Cyprus.”
4. Ameen, Vager Mohammed (2015). “An Analysis of Statehood in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq”.
5. Türken, Ahmet (2015). “Suriye’dekiİçSavaşınNedenlerinin Din, Kimlik, İçVeDışUnsurlarEksenindeİncelenmesi.”
6. Yanıker, Ceren (2015). “Greek Cypriots’ Attitudes Towards the Cyprus Problem, Turkish and Turkish Cypriots in 2004 and 2014.”
7. Nasir Nasir (2014). “Security Convention between the USA and Iraq and Its Impact on Iraq’s Democracy.”
8. Özen, Kemal (2014). “Delimitation of Maritime Jurisdiction Areas in the Eastern Mediterranean and Transfer of Energy Resources in the Region”.
9. EmmanuellaMosugu(2014). “An Analysis of Nigerian Foreign Policy against regional terrorism.”
10. Edidiong,EbongUkut(2014). “The Compare and Contrast of Corruption in Nigeria and Botswana.”
11. Asim,Sahin (2014). “Political and Legal Analysis of Maritime Jurisdiction Areas Dispute in the Eastern Mediterranean between Greece and Turkey”.
12. Noyan, İdris (2014). “KüreselAktörlerdenRusyaveÇin’in 2000’li YıllardakiDoğuAkdenizPolitikaları.”
13. Halhalli,Bekir(2013). “Arab Spring and Kurds in the Middle East: The Paradoxes of Turkish Foreign Policy: 2002 to Present.”
14. Jamal, Mohammed Ameen Hussein (2013). “Turkish Foreign Policy Towards Northern Iraq During the AKP Government: 2002-2010”.
15. Kaygisiz, Omer (2013). “Türkiye’ninYasadışıGöçveİlticaPolitikaları”.
16. Barzan, Jawhar (2013). “Turkey-Iraqi Kurdistan Relationship in the post Cold War Era.”
17. Bahram, Yagmur (2013). “The influence of the evolution of International Relations Theories on Global environmental conventions: The case of persistent organic pollutants.
18. Fadil,Shaimaa(2013). “Economic Sanctions against Iraq and Its Implications under International Law: 1990-2003.
19. Ibe, Stanley Fred (2012). “The Lame Giant: Political Instability and External Relations of Nigeria”.
20. Rayevskaya, Dina. (2012). “Humanitarian Intervention”: An Act of Morality or Self-Interest?”
21. Agada, Paul Ifeanyichukwu (2012). “The Role of Multi-National Corporations in the Niger Delta Crisis: A Case Study of Shell Petroleum Development Corporation (SPDC) in Ogani Rivers State”.
22. Erel, Kadir (2012). “Hidrokarbon Savaşları: Doğu Akdeniz’deki Deniz Yetki Alanlarının Kıbrıs Ekseninde Hukuksal, Ekonomik ve Siyasi Analizi”.
23. OshavwotaArioleAkpevwe (2012). “The rise and fall of Arab Nationalism: The cases of Egypt and Syria”.
24. Bozkurt, Ali Mert (2011). “Kıbrıs Sorununun Temel Uluslararası İlişkiler Teorilerine Göre İncelenmesi”.
25. Ogochukwu, ChineduUgwu (2011). “Globalisation, Development and Hypocrisy: The case of Nigeria”.
26. Danfulani, WalnshakAlheri (2011). “Sub-regional Peace, Conflict Management, Resolution and Prevention: An Evaluation of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Model”.
7.Publications
7.1Articles published in peer reviewed international journals
1. “Northern Cyprus Presidential Elections 2015”. Vol. 40. 2016. Electoral Studies.Pp.441-444.SSCI
2.“The New Turkish Early Childhood Teacher Education Curriculum: A Brief Outlook”. (with TulayTurhan, Yusuf Koç, and Mine Isiksal)Asia Pacific Education Review. 10 (3). 2009. Pp.345-356. SSCI
3. “Comparing Hans Morgenthau and E.H Carr on Evaluation of Power in Realist International Theory”. Text: Journal of International Studies. 5 (1). Summer. 2006. Pp.3-7.
4. “How an international society exists according to Hedley Bull?” Civil academy. 4 (1). Spring. 2006. Pp.13-17.
5. “The changing dynamics of the Cyprus Problem and the European Union-Turkey Relations”. Text: Journal of International Studies. 4 (1). Spring. 2005. Pp.16-27.
6. “To What Extent Complex Interdependence Theorists Challenge Structural Realist School of International Relations?” Alternatives: Turkish Journal of International Relations. 3 (2). Winter. 2004. Pp.130-146.
7. “SoğukSavaşSonrasıDeğişenGüvenlikPerspektiflerive 21. YüzyıldaAvrupaBirliği-Akdenizİlişkileri” StratejikÖngörü.1 (3). Fall. 2004. Pp.84-90.
8. “Book Review: Theories of International Relations. Eds. By Scott Burchill and Andrew Linklater”. Alternatives: Turkish Journal of International Relations. 3 (1). Fall. 2004. Pp.123-126.
9. “The Paradox of Economic Liberalisation and Democratisation in Algeria”. Alternatives: Turkish Journal of International Relations. 2 (3-4). Winter. 2003. Pp.204-219.
10. “Security, Globalisation, and Problems within the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership in the post-Cold War Era”. The Journal of Economic and Social Research. 4 (2). 2003. Pp.139-152.
11. “An Analysis of the Turkish-Greek Relations from Greek ‘Self’ and Turkish ‘Other’ Perspective: Causes of Antagonism and Preconditions for Better Relationships”. Alternatives: Turkish Journal of International Relations. 1 (3). Winter. 2002. Pp.116-135.
12. “Two Perspectives on the Relationship of Ethnicity to Nationalism: Comparing Gellner and Smith.” Alternatives: Turkish Journal of International Relations. 1 (1). Spring. 2002. 1-15.
7.2Papers delivered in international conferences and printed as proceedings
1. “Hydro-Carbon Wars: The Political and Legal Analysis of Maritime Jurisdiction Areas Dispute in the Eastern Mediterranean.” Internatonal Maritime and Transportation Symposium.Girne: Girne American University.6-7 March, 2015.
2. “Hermenutics in Social Sciences Research”. Second International Conferance on Interdisciplinary Research in Education. Kyrenia: Jasmine Court Hotel. 30 January-1 February. 2013.
3. “Arab Societies Respond Back: Reaction Against the Westphalian International Order and the Arab Spring”. 11thMETU Conference on International Relations: Rethinking International Relations: The World in Crisis. Ankara: Middle East Technical University. June 13-15, 2012.
4.“Dichotomous International Order”. 10th METU Conference on International Relations: Rethinking International Relations: Theory and Practice. Ankara: Middle East Technical University. June 15-17, 2011.
5. “The Contradictory European Union Membership of the Republic of Cyprus and EU-Cyprus Relations”. International Conference: The East Mediterranean and Cyprus: Economic and Political Relations: Cooperation and Integration from Past to Future.Girne: The American University of Cyprus. 15-16 December, 2010.
6. “The Road to Recognition: The Legal and Political Basis of Turkish Cypriot’s Right of Self-Determination and Sovereignty”. First World Turkish Cypriots Congress.Girne: North Cyprus. November 12-13, 2010.
7. “The Turkish Position on Cyprus: The Elements of Continuity and Change”. Association for Cypriot, Greek, and Turkish Affairs. London: London School of Economics and Political Science. November 27, 2009.
8. “The Future of Europe from Regional Perspective: Challenges of Mediterranean and Middle East”. Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Conference: The Future of Europe: Identity, History, Politics and Culture. Birmingham: University of Birmingham. April 19-21, 2007.
9. “Turkish-British relations and Ankara’s policy towards Cyprus:1955-60:” Britain and Cyprus Historical Experiences and Future Relations Conference by Helen Bamber Centre for Rights and Conflict. London: Kingston University. December 1st, 2006.
10. “The Role of Universities on Emergence of New Discourse on World Politics”. European Union International Youth Activity Conference. Istanbul: Fatih University. April 14th, 2004.
11. “The Challenge of Democratization Process in the Arab World on the Formation of New Institutional Norms”. 2nd METU Conference on International Relations: Regional Perspectives. Ankara: Middle East Technical University. June, 21-23, 2003.
7.3Books
1. Işıksal, H.,and Örmeci, O. (eds.) (2015). Turkish Foreign Policy in the New Millennium.Oxford:Peter Lang.
2. Işıksal, H., and Göksel, O. (eds.) (2016). Turkey and the Middle East in an Age of Turbulence. Forthcoming.
3 . Işıksal, H., and Danfulani, Walnshak Alheri (2016). Sub-regional Peace and Conflict Resolution: An Evaluation of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Model. London: Scholar’s Press.
4. Örmeci, O., and Işıksal, H. (eds.) (2016). Mavi Elma. Forthcoming.
7.4Book Chapters
1. “Turkish Foreign Policy During the AKP Era”. In Işıksal, H.,and Örmeci, O. (eds.) (2015). Turkish Foreign Policy in the New Millennium. Oxford: Peter Lang. Pp.15-28.
2. “The Four Stages of Turkish Position in Cyprus: The Elements of Continuity and Change”. In Işıksal, H.,and Örmeci, O. (eds.) (2015). Turkish Foreign Policy in the New Millennium.Oxford: Peter Lang. Pp.297-312.
3. “Turkey-Greece Relations in the New Millennium”. In Işıksal, H., and Örmeci, O. (eds.) (2015). Turkish Foreign Policy in the New Millennium. Oxford: Peter Lang. Pp.353-364.
4. “Conclusion: Turkish Foreign Policy in the New Millennium”. In Işıksal, H., andÖrmeci, O. (eds.) (2015). Turkish Foreign Policy in the New Millennium. Oxford: Peter Lang. Pp.719-730.
5. “Kıbrıs: Türkiye’ninAvrupaBirliğiüyeliğisürecindekianahtar”. (Cyprus: The Key of Turkey’s European Union Membership Process). In İrfan Kalaycı (ed.) AvrupaBirliğiDersleri: Ekonomi-Politika-Teknoloji. 2006. Nobel: Ankara. Pp.297-310.
6. “KıbrısSorunuve Annan PlanıEksenindeÇözümStratejileri”. (The Cyprus Problem and the Prospects for Solution in the Context of Annan Plan). In İrfan Kalaycı (ed.) KıbrısveGeleceği: EkonomiPolitikBirTartışma. 2004. Ankara: Nobel. Pp.61-76.
7. “KuzeyKıbrısSeçimlerindeKazananlarveKaybedenler: 14 Aralık 2003 GenelSeçimlerive Annan PlanıReferandumuÜzerine”. (The Winners and the Losers of the North Cyprus Elections. An Analysis of the December 2003 Elections and The Annan Plan Referandum). In İrfan kalaycı (ed.) KıbrısveGeleceği: EkonomiPolitikBirTartışma. 2004. Ankara: Nobel. Pp.311-323.
8. “Turkish Foreign Policy and the Arab Spring.” In Işıksal, H., and Göksel, O. (eds.) (2016). Turkey and the Middle East in an Age of Turbulence. Forthcoming.
9. The political chaos in Iraq, ISIS, and Turkey”In Işıksal, H., and Göksel, O. (eds.) (2016). Turkey and the Middle East in an Age of Turbulence. Forthcoming.
10. “Conclusion: Turkey and the Middle East in an Age of Turbulence” In Işıksal, H., and Göksel, O. (eds.) (2016). Turkey and the Middle East in an Age of Turbulence. Forthcoming.
11. “Giriş: Türkiye-AvrupaBirliğiİlişkileri” in Örmeci, O., and Işıksal, H. (eds.) (2016). Mavi Elma.
12. “Türkiye - GüneyKıbrıs Rum Yönetimi(KıbrısCumhuriyeti) İlişkileri” in Örmeci, O., and Işıksal, H. (eds.) (2016). Mavi Elma.
13. “Türkiye – Bulgaristanİlişkileri” in Örmeci, O., and Işıksal, H. (eds.) (2016). Mavi Elma.
7.5International Symposiums and Seminars
1. “Political Chaos in Syria: ISIS and Turkish Foreign Policy.”Panel: Mediterranean, Syria and Russian Crisis. Girne American University: January 12, 2016.
2. “Never Ending Story: Sustainable Peace in Cyprus.Second Sustainable Peace & Sustainable Business Symposium. Istanbul: Radisson Blue Hotel. 22-24 Oct. 2015.
3. “The Political Chaos in Iraq and the ISIS”. Symposium: ISIS Terrorism from the Perspective of Political Psychology. Girne American University: April 22, 2015.
4. “Peace-keeping and Conflict Resolution”. Foundation for Development, Education, Peace and Poverty. Girne American University. January 27, 2014.
5. “ArapBaharıveEtkileri: OrtaDoğu’yuGelecekteNelerBekliyor?” (Arab Spring and Its Implications: What is expecting from the Middle east in the future) GAÜ StratejikAraştırmalarKulübü. Girne American University: Girne. Nisan 19, 2013.
6. “The Problem of Sovereignty and Alternative Futures in the Middle East” School of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy.Keele University: England. May 25, 2005.
7. AbantPlatformu “SavaşveDemokrasi” (War and Democracy) Abant: Türkiye. 11-13 Temmuz 2003.
8. Mediterranean Cultural Conference. Cairo: Egypt. 1995.
7.6Other publications (Periodical or non-periodical)
1. “Mısır: Eskisenaryolaryenifiguranlar” (Egypt: Old Scenarios, new actors). Baymen. No.8. 2013.
2.“The Road to Recognition: The Legal and Political Basis of Turkish Cypriot’s Right of Self-Determination and Sovereignty”. First World Turkish Cypriots 2012. Congress Booklet. Kyrenia.
3. With Bülent Aras: “KıbrısSorununaTürkiye’den ‘anlamlı’ bakmak” (A Meaningful Perspective to Cyprus Problem from Turkey). 5. Hafta. No. 7. Winter. 2004. Pp.10-13.
8.1Honours and Awards
1. 2008-2009:Keele University Ph.D. Scholarship.
2. 1998:Chevening Scholar of Cyprus awarded by the British Council Foreign and Commonwealth Office to the most successful graduate of the year in whole Cyprus.
3. 1994-1998: Eastern Mediterranean University Academic Success Scholarship.
8.2Certificates
1. 2010: Kamu Personeli Üst Düzey Yeterlilik Sınavı (High Level Comprehensive Exam for Public Administration).
2. 2004: Middle East Technical University Continious Education Center: ‘Lecturer-Student Relationships in Postgraduate Education’ Education Training Certificate.
3. 2004:Ankara University Continuing Education Center.: “Measurement and Evaluation” (ÖlçmeveDeğerlendirme) Education Training Certificate.
4. 1998: IELTS (International English Language Testing System by the University of Cambridge): Scored 7.5 (High Level of Competency).
5. 1996: Badminton Trainership Certificate.
9. Other Work and Relevant Experience
9.4.1 Member of Parliament Candidate in the 2013 General Elections in N. Cyprus.
9.4.2 Secretary General, Amnesty International, N. Cyprus Group. Sept.1996-Sept.1999. (Organizing activates, co-ordinating members, add new members, strategic planning).
9.4.3 ERASMUS Coordinator, Fatih University, Sept.2002-Sept 2006 (Making research, signing lectureship and student exchange program, the suitability, accountability and feasibility of the courses)
9.4.4 Refereed in SSCI Journals
Journal of Southeast European and Black Sea Studies.
9.5Other Skills
Competent in IT skills, Microsoft Word, Office, Excel, Data Management, and Power Point frequently for work purposes.
9.6Language Skills
(1 -Excellent; 5 - Basic)
Language / Reading / Speaking / WritingTurkish (Native) / 1 / 1 / 1
English / 1 / 1 / 1
German / 5 / 5 / 5
Greek / 5 / 5 / 5
10.Contributions to Mass Media and Community
10.1Forestation
Re-Forestation of the Mallıdağ area as an organizator of the AISEC Cyprus Group in 1997.
10.2Media Work
1. Frequently provided opinion on national / private TV and radio channels in Turkey and North Cyprus, mainly on Middle East, European Union-Turkey relations, and Cyprus politics. Attended over 200 Live TV Programmes.
2. Work published in Turkish nation-wide newspapers such as Radikal and Zaman newspapers mainly regarding on topics relating to Cyprus problem.
3. TEDx Speaker. GAU TEDx“Advice for my new-born son: There is not a single way to success”.July1st, 2015.
10.3Selected Published Interviews
- Interview toHavadisGazetesi. “Ada’daTehlikeÇanları” December 8, 2015.
- Interview to Star Weekly International. “Do the Greek Cypriots really understand the core of the problem?” October 10, 2015.
- Interview to Star Kıbrıs. “Siyasi Manevra”. September 24, 2015.
- Interview to Star Kıbrıs“KKTC’deSosyalAdaletÇökmüşDurumda” May 4, 2015.
- Interview to KıbrısPostası “Sağ da Sol da TamemenFederasyonFikrineKaydı.” January 20, 2015.
- Interview to Universal Strategic Research Centerand UIportal.net “KıbrısAda’sındaneleroluyor?” November 4, 2014.
- Interview to KıbrısPostası “Roller Tamam”. February 27, 2014.
- Interview SETimes “EU approved new financial assistance for Northern Cyprus.”December 12, 2013.
- Interview to Kanal T and Kibrissondakika.com “Patronun KOP Olduğunu Her Koşulda Kabul Ettik”. December 2, 2013.
- Interview to Haberdar “SuriyeKrizi: Esad, birçılgınlıkyapabilir”. August 28, 2013.
- Interview to UluslararasıPolitikaAkademisi. “GençKıbrıslıTürkSiyasetçiHüseyinIşıksalileMülakat” July 22, 2013.
- Interview to AkşamGazetesi “Annan Referandumu’nunHayalKırıklığıSürüyor”. February 16, 2013.
- Interview to AkademikPerspektifDergisi. “EkonomikKrizin Son Kurbanı Rum Kesimi.” January 3, 2013.
- Interview to UluslararasıPolitikaAkademisi. “Yrd. Doç. Dr. HüseyinIşıksal’laKıbrısÜzerineMülakat.” November 23, 2012.
- Interview to Star Kıbrıs. “Petrol KriziGAÜ’deTartışıldı”. April 5, 2012.
- Interview to Star Kıbrıs“SosyalAdaletSistemimizÇöküntüde” March 12, 2012.
- Interview to Haberdar “GeçKalmamızEnBüyükSorun”. September 23, 2011.
- Interview to Star Kıbrıs. “Petrol KrizindeRumlarTürkiye’yiKabadayıGöstermeÇabasında”. September 23, 2011.
- Interview to Haberdar. “DoğuAkdeniz’deki Petrol Krizi”. September 22, 2011.
- Interview to KıbrısPostası Newspaper. “Petrol KrizindeRumlarTürkiye’yi KabadayıGöstermeÇabasında”. September 22, 2011.
- Interview to Havadis.“Hedefİran’ı Vurmak”. June 12, 2011.
11.Courses taught within the last two yearsincluding current semester
Academic Year2014-2015 / Semester / Course Name / Hour Per Week / No. Of Students
Theory / Practice
Spring / IRE 206 Third World Politics / 3 / 0 / 25
IRE 208 IR Theory / 3 / 0 / 25
IRE 401 Turkish Foreign Policy / 3 / 0 / 10
IRE 414 Turkey and EU Relations / 3 / 0 / 10
IRE 422 Euro-Mediterranean Relations / 3 / 0 / 5
POLS 202 History of Political Thought / 3 / 0 / 10
MIRP 514 Regional Studies: Middle East (MA) / 3 / 0 / 5
TIRE 503 International Human Rights Law (MA) / 3 / 0 / 5
IRE 206 Third World Politics / 3 / 0 / 10
IRE 208 IR Theory / 3 / 0 / 10
2014-2015 / Fall / IRE 414 Turkey and EU Relations / 3 / 0 / 5
IRE 420 Graduation Project / 3 / 0 / 5
MIRP 501 Advanced IR Theory (MA) / 3 / 0 / 15
TIRE 510 IR Theory (MA) / 3 / 0 / 10
IRE 206 Third World Pol. / 3 / 0 / 25
IRE 208 IR Theory / 3 / 0 / 20
2014-2015 / Spring / IRE 420 Graduation Project / 3 / 0 / 5
MIRP 514 Regional Studies: Middle East (MA) / 3 / 0 / 10
TIRE 530Middle East Politics (MA) / 3 / 0 / 10
IRE 208 IR Theory / 3 / 0 / 25
IRE 305 History and Politics of Middle East / 3 / 0 / 20
IRE 309 International Law / 3 / 0 / 20
2015-2016 / Fall / MIRP 501 Advanced IR Theory (MA) / 3 / 0 / 20
TIRE 510 IR Theory (MA) / 3 / 0 / 10
PINS 601 Contemporary Political theory and Global Affairs (PhD) / 3 / 0 / 5
Referees
Prof. Dr. Bülent Gökay (Ph.D. Supervisor)
Chair, School of Politics, International Relations, and Philosophy (SPIRE)
Keele University / Keele
Staffordshire
ST5 5BG
England
E-mail: ,
Tel : 0044 1782 733 512
Fax:0044 1782 733 592
Prof. Dr. M. MacitKenanoğlu(Colleague)
Dean of the Faculty of Law
İstanbul Şehir University
Tel: +90 216 559 92 66
Fax: +90 216 474 53 53
Dr. Zenon Stavrinides (Colleague)
School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science
University of Leeds,
Leeds LS2 9JT,
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 113 256 8907
E-mail:
Murat Karayalçın (Former Foreign Minister of Turkey-Colleague)
Girne American University
Faculty of Economics and Business
Girne
E-mail:
Tel: 0532 673 40 34 / 0533 867 0558
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