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Ömer Ergün Özkan

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PhD(c) at @spia_uc |@METU_ODTU @UBCPoliSci Military Tech | Procurement | Grand Strategy

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Ömer Ergün Özkan
6 months
I'm happy to share that my article has just been published in Small Wars & Insurgencies. The paper explores how #drones are reshaping modern conflict—not just as kinetic tools, but as powerful instruments of information warfare. https://t.co/kSX4xOlNNk
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The high-quality cameras that make Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) functional, also make them ideal platforms for information warfare. The images captured by drones can be paired with social media ...
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@ErgnZkan
Ömer Ergün Özkan
21 days
Just published a commentary piece on #Türkiye’s decision to acquire the #Eurofighter. Thanks to @Balloons2Drones and the editing team for featuring it.
@Balloons2Drones
From Balloons to Drones
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#Commentary – Filling the Fighter Gap: TürkiyeTurns to the Eurofighter After the F-35 Fallout by @ErgnZkan
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Ömer Ergün Özkan
2 months
I had the privilege of presenting my latest research at @ISSS_ISA in Washington, D.C. last weekend. Many thanks to the panelists and organizers for the insightful feedback. Also great to catch up with my supervisor in such a cool city.
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Ömer Ergün Özkan
6 months
I’m honored to share that I’ve been named a @LindaHall_org Fellow for the 2025–2026 academic year. I’m excited to conduct research at one of the world’s leading institutions for the history of science and technology. https://t.co/YtMGCNWZEF
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@ErgnZkan
Ömer Ergün Özkan
6 months
Huge thanks to everyone who supported this project—your insights and encouragement were invaluable throughout the process. If you're interested in modern warfare, drone technology, or information operations, I’d love to hear your thoughts.
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Ömer Ergün Özkan
6 months
I had the opportunity to present my work at the 2025 @cpsa_acsp Annual Conference, joining colleagues to discuss how modern conflict is being transformed by AI, social media, and drones.
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@ErgnZkan
Ömer Ergün Özkan
7 months
Had the privilege to present my latest research on drones and information warfare at the 2nd Air Power Conference. Great discussion with fellow panelists and thoughtful audience engagement. Many thanks to the @AirForceACSC.
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Ömer Ergün Özkan
8 months
Shared my latest findings on the Russian Navy’s performance in the war in Ukraine at #MPSA2025. Grateful for the thoughtful feedback and engaging discussion throughout the conference.
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@spia_uc
UC School of Public and International Affairs
2 years
SPIA Graduate Students Ömer and Bilgen presented their ongoing research projects at @MPSAnet earlier last week. #Gradstudent #achievement
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@ErgnZkan
Ömer Ergün Özkan
2 years
Had the opportunity to present my recent work on information warfare in #MPSA2024. It was an absolute privilege to exchange ideas with a dynamic group of scholars.
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Ömer Ergün Özkan
2 years
Last Friday, I had the opportunity to present our latest project, "The Unmanned Moral Forces: Drones & Information Warfare" at the @AF_Academy as part of the @ISSS_ISA 2023. I appreciate the participants' inspiring contributions and look forward to next year.
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Ömer Ergün Özkan
2 years
Last week I had the privilege to represent my country #Türkiye in #G20‘s Youth summit held in Varanasi, India. It was a great pleasure to work with the incredibly talented delegates of the member countries and have the opportunity to shape our shared future.
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@adamgellings
adam j. gellings
3 years
So proud of my former student & his recent *scholarly* publication news! Way to go, Ömer! https://t.co/ZCOgr5VikD
open.library.ubc.ca
Since the illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014, studies on the Kremlin’s foreign policy have reached Cold War levels. According to the dominant majority, composed of realist scholars, the Kremlin had...
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Ömer Ergün Özkan
3 years
I am happy to share that my latest study: "The Strategic Compulsion of Offending States to Compliment the Virtues of International Law: Kremlin's Ukraine Policy," has been published by the University of British Columbia.
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@ErgnZkan
Ömer Ergün Özkan
3 years
I am happy to share that my latest study: "The Strategic Compulsion of Offending States to Compliment the Virtues of International Law: Kremlin's Ukraine Policy," has been published by the University of British Columbia.
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@ErgnZkan
Ömer Ergün Özkan
3 years
I want to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to my family, friends, instructors at @UBC, and my supervisor Dr. @michael_byers. I could not have done it without their endless support. I look forward to my future graduate studies at the @uofcincy next fall.
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@ErgnZkan
Ömer Ergün Özkan
3 years
I am thrilled to announce that I successfully defended my Master’s thesis: “ The Strategic Compulsion of Offending States to Compliment the Virtues of International Law: Kremlin’s Ukraine Policy.”
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@michael_byers
Michael Byers
3 years
Celebrating a successful MA thesis defence with my student Ömer Özkan, who will start a PhD at the University of Cincinnati this fall. @ErgnZkan @UBCPoliSci
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