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Hilal Zorba Bayraktar

@hilalzbayraktar.bsky.social

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Post-doc, University of South Wales, UK /Assoc. Prof., Kütahya Dumlupınar University, TR/ Political Science and International Relations. #Migration, #EU-TürkiyeRelations, #Security

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Hilal Zorba Bayraktar @hilalzbayraktar.bsky.social · 21d

#ISA2026
Very exciting but also complicated about visa and also travel to USA!
@isanet.bsky.social

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International Studies Association @isanet.bsky.social · Sep 12

🌍 Calling international scholars! #ISAGlobal runs March 4–6, 2026 - ahead of #ISA2026. This exclusive pre-conference opportunity is for scholars based outside the U.S. (Note: Domestic travelers not eligible.)
Expect dynamic conversations & global perspectives.. More info coming soon!

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Hilal Zorba Bayraktar @hilalzbayraktar.bsky.social · May 27

Cambridge 🌿

Hilal Zorba Bayraktar @hilalzbayraktar.bsky.social · May 2

I attended #PSA25 and gave a presentation titled "Türkiye's Migration Policies and Syrians in the Security Axis."
@psa-race.bsky.social
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social

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Hilal Zorba Bayraktar @hilalzbayraktar.bsky.social · Apr 17

Last week was very busy. First of all, I was in Türkiye to attend the Antalya Diplomacy Forum.
#ADF2025
#Meet4Diplomacy

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PSA Race, Migration, & Intersectionality @psa-race.bsky.social · Apr 15

Busy day for the RMI SG. Started off the day with three great papers looking at migration. First was Hilal Zorba Bayraktar’s paper on Turkish migration policy and Syrian refugees @hilalzbayraktar.bsky.social

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Hilal Zorba Bayraktar @hilalzbayraktar.bsky.social · Apr 14

Migration Session...
@psa-race.bsky.social
#PSA2025

Hilal Zorba Bayraktar @hilalzbayraktar.bsky.social · Apr 7

I will be there for #PSA2025

PSA Race, Migration, & Intersectionality @psa-race.bsky.social · Apr 7

3rd panel: Violence & Borders-- Tuesday @ 9:30 with @hilalzbayraktar.bsky.social, Leou Yang, @moesz.bsky.social, and Patrick Vernon. Themes: #migrationlaw, #hostileenvironment, #humanisation, and #intersectionality

TÜRKIYE'S MIGRATION POLICIES AND SYRIANS IN THE SECURITY AXIS
Dr. Hilal Zorba Bayraktar, University of South Wales, Türkiye, ECR
@hilalzbayraktar.bsky.social
GRASSROOTS HUMANITARIANISM AS A COUNTERFORCE TO AFFECTIVE BORDER VIOLENCE
Ms. Leou Yang, University of Manchester, United Kingdom, Postgrad
THEORISING THE ‘HUMANISATION’ OF REFUGEES: A DECOLONIAL APPROACH
Dr. Moe Suzuki, London School of Economics and Political Science, United Kingdom, Early career
@moesz.bsky.social
CARCERALITY, HETEROSEXUALITY, COLONIALITY: NEOLIBERALISM AND THE POLICING OF MOBILITY
Dr. Patrick Vernon, King's College London, United Kingdom, Early career
Dr. Nicola Smith, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom, Established career

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Lisel Hintz @liselhintz.bsky.social · Apr 5

A message for anyone from or studying the MENA region who is struggling to get work done amidst everything. I run an online space for productivity and solidarity.

We offer 8-12 two-hour writing sessions per week across time zones.

Open to all students/scholars- contact me to join!

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Salzburg Centre of European Union Studies (SCEUS) @sceus.bsky.social · Mar 1

📣If you are interested in #EU #migration politics and law, come join us in Salzburg for a summer school on 7-11 July! 👇 ⏰Apply until 31 March 2025!⏰ #EUsky #MigCitSky #MigrationResearch

Find more info here: buff.ly/3XnJRb7

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Hilal Zorba Bayraktar @hilalzbayraktar.bsky.social · Mar 1

Support continues to come to Ukraine.
#Ukraine #Cardiff #UK

Hilal Zorba Bayraktar @hilalzbayraktar.bsky.social · Dec 5

I'm very happy to be attending the first @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social conference.

The paper will be titled "Türkiye's Migration Policies and Syrians in the Security Axis" and will be situated under the title Race, Migration and Intersectionality at 14th of April. @psa-race.bsky.social #PSA2025

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