He is co-director of the Center for Globalization, Peace and Democratic Governance (GLODEM). Dr. Bakir has published three research books, co-edited a book, 15 indexed journal publications (9 SSCI), 8 book and encyclopedia chapters, and presented his works in over 30 international conferences/meetings. He was the recepient of Incentive Award in Political Science in 2010 and a Early Career Researcher Award in 2008 from Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK). He publishes in the top journals in his field including Governance, Public Administration, Development and Change and New Political Economy. His comments on the Turkish economy, financial system and central banking appeared in the leading newspapers and TV channels including the Wall Street Journal and CNN Tuk.