News and Notifications

Welcome Breakfast for First-Year Students The Department of International Relations and Diplomacy organized a welcoming breakfast for first-year students as part of its introductory and social integration activities. The event was held in the staff dining hall at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, and was attended by department staff members, students, and faculty representatives from the Dean of Students’ Social Activities. The primary objectives of this gathering were to formally welcome new students, provide an opportunity for mutual introductions between students and faculty members, and promote a positive academic and social environment within the department. The breakfast was [...]

Academic Collaboration with Belarusian State University  Dr. Dana Sajadi, Head of the Department of International Relations and Diplomacy, visited Belarusian State University and met with Dr. Yulianna Malevich, Head of the Department of International Relations, Dr. Elena Dostanko, Dean of the Faculty of International Relations, as well as members of the academic staff. The meetings focused on exploring opportunities for student and staff exchange programs for the Department of International Relations and Diplomacy, with the aim of strengthening academic mobility and enhancing institutional cooperation.

We are pleased to announce that the Eurasian Journal of Management and Social Sciences (EJMSS) has been officially accepted and listed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research – Kurdistan Region. This recognition has been recently updated and reconfirmed, further affirming the journal’s academic credibility and institutional standing. While this achievement was announced earlier, the latest confirmation represents an important milestone that strengthens the journal’s position within the academic and research community. On this occasion, we extend our special appreciation and sincere gratitude to Asst. Prof. Karwan H. Sherwani and his dedicated team for their continuous efforts, commitment, and professionalism. [...]

National Workshop on Strengthening Governance in the Kurdistan Region Held Successfully The International Relations and Diplomacy Department, in cooperation with STOP Organization, organized a national workshop entitled “Strengthening Governance in the Kurdistan Region: Power, Institutions, and Political Transition” on Monday, 22 December 2026, at the Pharmacy Building Hall, starting at 10:00 a.m. The workshop brought together 33 participants, including academic staff and students, and aimed to discuss the challenges of governance, political transition, and institutional performance in the Kurdistan Region. The workshop featured two distinguished speakers: Mr. Sangar Rasul, a researcher in International Relations and Political Economy, delivered a presentation titled “Delayed Government Formation and Its Impact on the Functioning of [...]

Head of International Relations and Diplomacy Participates in Academic Exchange Program with the University of Szczecin, Poland Dr. Dana Sajadi, Head of the Department of International Relations and Diplomacy, participated in an academic exchange program at the University of Szczecin, Poland, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen international academic cooperation. During the visit, Dr. Dana delivered a series of lectures to students and faculty members of the Institute of Political Science and Security Studies. The lectures focused on Middle East geopolitics, with particular emphasis on regional power dynamics and the Kurdish issue within contemporary regional and international contexts. In addition [...]

TIU IRD: Fostering Research Excellence On October 30, 2025, the International Relations and Diplomacy Department at Tishk International University successfully organized an international workshop titled “Conducting Systematic Literature Reviews and Bibliometric Analysis with VOSviewer.” The workshop aimed to equip students and researchers with advanced research skills, particularly in performing structured literature reviews and visualizing scholarly data through bibliometric tools. Insights and Skills for Academic Research The workshop was delivered by Associate Professor Dr. Todor Yalamovit from Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, Bulgaria, a distinguished expert in academic research methodologies and bibliometric analysis. Dr. Yalamovit led two comprehensive sessions focusing on [...]