Security and Defense Policy Studies
The NAVI Research Institute's Security and Defense Policy Studies Research Program is at the forefront of analyzing and anticipating emerging threats and global risks, with a keen focus on safeguarding democratic processes. Delving into the complexities of the future of warfare, the program explores innovative approaches to address evolving challenges. With a commitment to strengthening deterrence, the institute engages in in-depth defense discussions, contributing to the formulation of effective strategies. Furthermore, the program meticulously examines the rules governing transparency, integrity, accountability, and anti-corruption, emphasizing their pivotal role in ensuring robust security policies. Additionally, the program scrutinizes foreign interference in democratic processes, particularly disinformation campaigns, to fortify the resilience of democracies against external threats. Through its comprehensive approach, the Security and Defense Policy Studies Research Program aims to provide actionable insights that contribute to the enhancement of global security frameworks.
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- Cihan Aydıner - Research Fellow
- Hamdi Kavak - Research Fellow
- Hasan Çelik - Research Fellow
- Hasan Bilgin - Research Fellow
- İbrahim Kocaman - Research Fellow
- John M. Dickens - Research Fellow
- Murat Çalışkan - Guest Author
- Mustafa Kirişçi - Research Fellow
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- Sedat Çevikparmak - Research Fellow
- Uğur Orak - Research Fellow
The Strategic Utility of Special Operations Forces in the U.S. Homeland Security and Defense
A Scoping Review of the Effects of Climate Change on Crime Rates
The Enemy Within: Emerging Illiberal Democracies and International Organizations (IOs)
A Content Analysis on the Media Coverage of Hybrid Warfare
A Reminder of Russia’s War in Ukraine: “Hybrid Warfare and Presentism”
Why do Some Terror Campaigns Escalate to Civil Wars, but Others don’t?
NAVI Speaker Series – Insights into the NATO’s Vilnius Summit and The Way Forward
Sergeant Major Davor Petek Shares Insights on NATO Relevance
Head of Security and Defense Policy Studies
İbrahim Kocaman
Research FellowDr. Ibrahim Kocaman is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Security Studies & International Affairs at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He received his Ph.D. in Political Science (with a focus on Comparative Politics and International Relations) from the University of North Texas in 2022. He also has Master of Arts in International Security Studies (from Air War College) and Master of Science in Electronic Warfare Systems Engineering (from Naval Postgraduate School) degrees. His research and teaching interests include civil-military relations, interstate and civil conflict, conflict management, human rights, intelligence, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Dr. Kocaman served as an intelligence officer at the Turkish Air Force prior to his academic career. He also served in Afghanistan and at NATO with operational intelligence assignments.
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Cihan Aydiner
Research FellowDr. Cihan Aydiner is an Assistant Professor and program director of Homeland Security at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (ERAU-W).