
Bilkent University International Relations Society
About IRS Bilkent
Bilkent International Relations Society (IRS Bilkent) is a non-partisan student society, initially established in 2017 under the name BIEST. IRS Bilkent strives to improve students’ understandings of contemporary events in international relations and equip them with the tools necessary for their professional & academic careers in the field of international relations. Currently advised by Assoc. Prof. Efe Tokdemir, IRS Bilkent organizes seminars and panels with current and former ambassadors, ministers, academics and international organization leaders.

Academic Seminars
Professors from both Bilkent University and other institutions all over Turkey join us in person or over zoom to give seminars their areas of research.

Career Events
We organize events with professionals in a variety of career paths related to the field of international relations.

Diplomatic Events
Both Turkish and foreign ambassadors join us to speak about their experiences and areas of expertise.

Our Community
Our society is comprised of students passionate about the field of international relations.
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Upcoming Events

April 15th, 18:00
2024
Israel- Palestinian Conflict, Talk with R. Wendell Harrison

March 19th, 18:00
2024
(E) Büyükelçi Erdoğan İşcan: Kuzey Kore, Sofya, Kiev Anıları

March 26th, 12.30
2024