During her collaboration with the PRIO Cyprus Centre she will carry out research on the Eastern Mediterranean, communities in Cyprus, regional geopolitics, energy affairs, security and defence, and the environment.
Emine Eminel Sülün left PRIO in 2023. The information on this page is kept for historical reasons.
Emine Eminel Sülün
Interests and experience
Dr. Emine Eminel Sülün is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of International Relations at the World Peace University, Nicosia. Her research focuses on energy and geopolitics in the Mediterranean region. Sülün is also associated with the PRIO, Cyprus Centre, writing policy reports and papers extensively on energy affairs, geopolitics and security in the eastern Mediterranean. Sülün received her Ph.D. in International Relations from the Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, where she also studied for her undergraduate degree in Sociology. Sülün has an MA degree in International Politics from the University of Bath, UK.
Latest publications
Emine Eminel Sülün (2023)
Beyond the Divide in Cyprus: A Call for a Collaborative Humanitarian Assistance Agenda Amidst Current Migration Crises in the Eastern Mediterranean
Beyond the Divide in Cyprus: A Call for a Collaborative Humanitarian Assistance Agenda Amidst Current Migration Crises in the Eastern Mediterranean
Emine Eminel Sülün (2023)
Exploring the Political Dynamics of the EuroAsia, EuroAfrica, and Türkiye-North Cyprus Interconnector Projects: Implications for Cyprus
Exploring the Political Dynamics of the EuroAsia, EuroAfrica, and Türkiye-North Cyprus Interconnector Projects: Implications for Cyprus
Occasional Paper Series
Emine Eminel Sülün (2023)
Repowering the Mediterranean: Reflections on Grid Infrastructure Diplomacy
Repowering the Mediterranean: Reflections on Grid Infrastructure Diplomacy
Occasional Paper Series
Emine Eminel Sülün (2022)
Europe’s Green Transition: New Areas of Conflict and Cooperation in Divided Cyprus
Europe’s Green Transition: New Areas of Conflict and Cooperation in Divided Cyprus
PRIO Cyprus Centre Policy Brief
Emine Eminel Sülün (2022)
Energy Transition Geopolitics in the Eastern Mediterranean and Prospects for a Green Energy Dialogue in Divided Cyprus
Energy Transition Geopolitics in the Eastern Mediterranean and Prospects for a Green Energy Dialogue in Divided Cyprus
Re-imagining the Eastern Mediterranean Series: PCC Report
Latest news
Monday, 18 Dec 2023
NEW publication: Beyond the Divide in Cyprus: A Call for a Collaborative Humanitarian Assistance Agenda Amidst Current Migration Crises in the Eastern Mediterranean By Emine Eminel Sülün
NEW publication: Beyond the Divide in Cyprus: A Call for a Collaborative Humanitarian Assistance Agenda Amidst Current Migration Crises in the Eastern Mediterranean By Emine Eminel Sülün
This report provides an in-depth investigation of the complex security challenges that pervade the Mediterranean region, with a focus on the ongoing migration crisis and its relationship to key issues such as electricity, water, and health.
Friday, 8 Dec 2023
NEW publication: From Crisis To Cooperation: Addressing Mediterranean Water Governance Through Coordinated Action by Emine Eminel Sülün
NEW publication: From Crisis To Cooperation: Addressing Mediterranean Water Governance Through Coordinated Action by Emine Eminel Sülün
The pursuit of water security, fair distribution of water resources, and avoidance of conflicts related to their use and management are crucially linked to the development of a strong water governance framework.
Friday, 8 Dec 2023
NEW publication: Key Water Challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean: A Call for Regional Cooperation by Emine Eminel Sülün
NEW publication: Key Water Challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean: A Call for Regional Cooperation by Emine Eminel Sülün
Water is essential for life, and our reliance on it shapes every aspect of our existence. Countries in the Eastern Mediterranean are grappling with numerous water-related issues.
Tuesday, 3 Oct 2023
NEW Occasional Paper Series 7 - Exploring the Political Dynamics of the EuroAsia, EuroAfrica, and Türkiye-North Cyprus Interconnector Projects: Implications for Cyprus By Emine Eminel Sülün
NEW Occasional Paper Series 7 - Exploring the Political Dynamics of the EuroAsia, EuroAfrica, and Türkiye-North Cyprus Interconnector Projects: Implications for Cyprus By Emine Eminel Sülün
Jointly published with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Cyprus the paper discusses the significance of interconnector projects in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Tuesday, 3 Oct 2023
NEW Occasional Paper Series 6 - Repowering the Mediterranean: Reflections on Grid Infrastructure Diplomacy By Emine Eminel Sülün
NEW Occasional Paper Series 6 - Repowering the Mediterranean: Reflections on Grid Infrastructure Diplomacy By Emine Eminel Sülün
Jointly published with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Cyprus, the paper presents an overview of the current state of grid integration throughout the Mediterranean area.
