Dr. Bugra Susler

Associate Professor

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Biography

Bugra Susler is an Associate Professor in International Relations at University College London, where he serves as the Deputy Director of the UCL Global Governance Institute. His research centers on foreign policy analysis, emerging powers, and international conflict cooperation. He teaches courses on global governance, foreign policy analysis, and the dynamics of wars and violence related to international conflict cooperation. Susler holds a PhD in International Relations and has authored a notable publication, "Turkey, EU, Middle East: Foreign Policy Cooperation Arab Uprisings" (Routledge 2020). He has previously served as Head of the Turkey World Research Programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), a prominent foreign policy think-tank. His academic positions also include lecturer roles focused on International Organizations and International Conflict Cooperation at UCL, and guest lecturer positions at LSE. His educational background includes an MSc in Politics and Government of the European Union and a BSc in Politics from the University of Bristol.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor International Relations

— Present

University College London • London, United Kingdom

Serves as the Deputy Director of the UCL Global Governance Institute.

Lecturer International Organisations International Conflict Cooperation

2019-09-01 — 2024-09-30

University College London • London, United Kingdom

Teaches courses and leads research in the field.

Visiting Fellow

2018-10-01 — Present

London School of Economics and Political Science • London, United Kingdom

Involved in research programs at LSE IDEAS.

Guest Lecturer

2017-09-30 — 2019-08-30

London School of Economics and Political Science • London, United Kingdom

Lectured in the International Relations department.

Visiting Fellow

2017-09-01 — 2018-09-01

London School of Economics and Political Science • United Kingdom

Contributed to Centre for International Studies.

Research Experience

2015-06-01 — 2015-07-31

University of Cape Town • Cape Town, South Africa

Engaged in research activities.