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Game Theory and International Politics

Workshop

Delve into the fascinating intersection of game theory and international politics in a one-day workshop led by Serdar Güner, a well known professor in this area from Bilkent University. The is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of how game theory can be applied to the complexities of international politics. The importance of this topic in academic research cannot be overstated. As the global political landscape becomes increasingly complex, the need for innovative analytical tools such as game theory becomes more critical. This workshop, taught by an expert in the field, will provide invaluable insights and knowledge to those engaged in academic research.

Serdar Güner brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this workshop. His expertise in the field will provide participants with a unique opportunity to learn from one of the best. The workshop will cover a range of topics and learning objectives, including:

- Introduction to game theory and its application in international politics
- Understanding the basic concepts and principles of game theory
- Exploring the role of strategic interactions in international politics
- Analysis of case studies where game theory has been applied in international politics
- Understanding the limitations and challenges of applying game theory in international politics
- Developing skills to apply game theory in your own research
- Understanding the role of rationality in game theory
- Exploring the concept of Nash equilibrium in the context of international politics
- Understanding the role of cooperation and conflict in game theory
- Developing a critical understanding of the use of game theory in academic research

For PhD students and academic researchers, this workshop will provide key learning outcomes. Participants will gain a solid understanding of the basics of game theory and how it can be applied to international politics. They will develop the skills to use game theory in their own research, enhancing their analytical capabilities. The workshop will also provide a critical understanding of the use of game theory in academic research, enabling participants to evaluate its effectiveness and limitations.

This workshop is a must-attend for any academic researcher or PhD student looking to enhance their understanding of game theory and its application in international politics. The skills and knowledge gained from this workshop will be invaluable in their academic research, providing them with a unique analytical tool to navigate the complex world of international politics.

For all livestreaming seminars, each seminar is taught via Zoom and features take-home skill challenges, and all Zoom recordings and material (including program input, output, data, and slides) are available online for 30 days after the seminar concludes – in case you would prefer to attend asynchronously or you would like to go back and revisit the seminar content after it concludes. An online seminar chat forum will also be monitored by the instructor for 30 days after the seminar concludes, so that you can ask questions related to seminar content outside of the live seminar sessions. For all on-demand seminars, all videos and material (including program input, output, data, and slides) will be available for 30 days after you activate your enrollment, which you can do anytime after you purchase the on-demand seminar. An official Instats certificate of completion is provided at the conclusion of all seminars. For European students, our seminars offer ECTS Equivalent points, which is indicated on the certificate of completion that is provided at the conclusion of each seminar (see the Instats FAQ for details).

2 May 2024