With its interdisciplinary approach in the social sciences and intellectual vision focused on analyzing contemporary global challenges, Ibn Haldun University provides a strong academic foundation for the Non-Thesis Master’s Program in War Studies. The university’s structure, which brings together disciplines such as history, sociology, political science, and philosophy, enables a comprehensive understanding of the multidimensional nature of war and security studies.
In the 21st century, the concept of war is no longer limited to conventional military conflicts; it encompasses hybrid threats, cyber warfare, ideological struggles, and humanitarian crises. This transformation necessitates an approach that goes beyond classical disciplines. Ibn Haldun University’s strong theoretical background and tradition of comparative thinking offer a suitable academic environment for analyzing this complex structure.
Moreover, Türkiye’s geopolitical position, its active role in regional crises, and its engagement in international security frameworks increase the need for specialized human resources in war and security studies. In response, Ibn Haldun University aims to train students equipped to work in both national security institutions and international organizations.
In line with the university’s vision of “intercivilizational dialogue” and “comparative thought,” the program develops a distinctive academic perspective by examining the approaches to war and peace in both Western and Islamic civilizations. This approach enables students to understand not only modern strategic theories but also the historical and ethical dimensions of war.
The program, conducted in English, facilitates access to international academic literature and enhances opportunities for global research and career development. In this respect, Ibn Haldun University, through its Non-Thesis Master’s Program in War Studies, offers a high-quality educational environment that contributes to both academic knowledge production and global peace and security studies.
The aim of the Non-Thesis Master’s Program in War Studies is to train qualified professionals who can address the phenomena of war, security, strategy, and peace through an interdisciplinary approach, possess strong analytical thinking skills, and are capable of working at both national and international levels.
The program aims to analyze war not only as a military phenomenon but also as a multidimensional concept encompassing hybrid threats, cyber warfare, ideological struggles, and humanitarian crises.
The program offers an interdisciplinary curriculum addressing war and security studies through historical, theoretical, political, sociological, philosophical, and ethical dimensions. In this context, it includes:
The main objectives of the program are as follows: