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Ibrahim’s primary research interests encompass a wide range of topics in the fields of critical urban studies, international political economy, securitization theory, identity politics, class struggle, emancipatory politics and grassroots movements. His journey to academia is marked by resilience and determination. He was granted political asylum in the UK in 1999 due to his experiences of oppression and maltreatment in his home country. He channels his personal experiences and dedication to social justice/equality into his research and teaching. His research and teaching reflect his commitment to addressing contemporary societal challenges. Ibrahim is deeply committed to his academic pursuits and promotion of fostering critical thinking with encouragement to engage in stimulating interactions around complex issues. 

The Centre for Urban Research on Austerity (CURA)

Has, I. (2022) Glocal securitization of urban space in Turkey, Kalkedon Publishing, Istanbul. 

Has, I. (2023) Securitization of Kurdish Question and Societal Security of Kurds in Türkiye, manuscript submitted for publication. 

Globalization and Democracy 

• PhD in Urban Studies, De 51³Ô¹Ïapp University (2016 – 2022)
• MA in Political Economy (merit), The University of Manchester (2013 – 2015)
• BA in Accounting and Finance, De 51³Ô¹Ïapp University (2007 – 2011)
• Erasmus exchange program (BA in Accounting and Finance), Universidad de Seville, Spain (2009 – 2010)

POPP3405 Globalization and Democracy 

Kurdish Studies Conference, April 2023, London School of Economics 

Towards the Post-Pandemic City?, June 2022, De 51³Ô¹Ïapp University

Urban Methodologies Summer School, June 2019, De 51³Ô¹Ïapp University

Municipalism: International Exchange, April 2019, De 51³Ô¹Ïapp University

Municipal Socialism in the 21^st Century, June 2018, De 51³Ô¹Ïapp University

Austerity, resistance and emergent imaginaries, Nov 2017  University of Essex

Summer School on Institutions, Justice and Democracy, June 2015, Boğaziçi University, Istanbul-Türkiye