Dr. Ziva Rozen-Bakher

Researcher in International Relations and Foreign Policy with a Focus on International Security alongside Military, Political and Economic Risks for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and International Trade

Ph.D. in Public Policy & Management with a focus on International Business (FDI); M.A. in International Relations & Strategy with a focus on International Security & Foreign Policy; B.A. in Political Science and Sociology & Anthropology; Associate Degree in Business Management and General Management; Technician Diploma in Robotics; Technician in Telecommunication

Address: Avenida da Liberdade 12, 7º Dto., 4710-250, Braga, Portugal

Research Website: https://www.rozen-bakher.com/

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Cover Letter Online: https://www.rozen-bakher.com/cover-letter-esri

Date: 26 October 2025

TO: Chair of Search Committee,

Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI)

Dublin, Ireland


Application for Research Professor - International Economics

Research Expertise: International Relations and Foreign Policy with a Focus on International Security alongside Military, Political and Economic Risks for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and International Trade

Hybrid, Full-Time, Permanent Position

Important Notes:

i) I prefer to carry out the work via an Hybrid Position from my home-office in Portugal. For more details, please see my Call to Universities: Academic Position https://www.rozen-bakher.com/call-academic-position

ii) Even though I will relocate to Dublin, Ireland, by renting a small apartment there, I will still carry out part of my research activities from my home-office in Braga, Portugal, because my son (age 26 years old) works and lives in our apartment in Braga, Portugal. Keep in mind that I used to carry out my research activities 7 days per week, including during the weekend.

iii) Keep in mind that I intend to continue with my research projects in any position that I agree to take, so please check if my research projects fit the agenda of your institution.

I respectfully submit this Application, for I believe that my experiences and commitment to research and teaching make me well-qualified for this position as I presented in my application.

Profile

Dr. Ziva Rozen-Bakher is a Researcher in International Relations and Foreign Policy with a Focus on International Security alongside Military, Political and Economic Risks for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and International Trade. The Entry Modes of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) include Greenfield & Brownfield, and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&As), while the main Entry Modes of International Trade are Exports and Imports. Dr. Rozen-Bakher has a unique Education profile. She has a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management, and an M.A. in International Relations and Strategy with a focus on International Security and Foreign Policy. She was awarded an excellent scholarship for her Doctorate study following her excellent scores in the M.A. study (Final Average M.A. Scores – 92). Her Ph.D. dissertation deals with Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), while her M.A. dissertation deals with M&As. Besides, she has an Associate Degree in Business Management and General Management, as well as a Technician Diploma in Robotics and a Technician in Telecommunication.

Dr. Ziva Rozen-Bakher started her career in R&D positions in the Israeli Avionics and Robotics industries. Following that, she held for many years executive management positions in Israeli high-tech, such as a Member of the Management Board, CEO, Substitute CEO, Deputy CEO, and CEO of MNE Affiliation. ECI Telecom awarded her Stock Options as a Key Employee, as well as a Scholarship for her M.A Study. When she started her Ph.D. study, she held in parallel positions as a lecturer in Israeli Higher Education and as an executive manager in Israeli high-tech, regardless of her activity as a researcher. When she finalized her Ph.D. study, she dedicated her full time to research, teaching, and academic administration as a faculty member in Israeli Higher Education. Dr. Ziva Rozen-Bakher developed by herself all her academic courses, which were approved by the Israeli Council for Higher Education and/or by Bar-Ilan University, such as the courses Management of Multinational Enterprises, Managing Mergers & Acquisitions (M&As), Decision Making, International Organizations, Public Policy and Public Administration, Impact of Global Economy on Public Policy, International Marketing, Marketing & Business Development in the High-Tech industry, and Labour Markets and Industrial Relations in the Era of Global Economy. She has around 3,000 academic hours of teaching experience with her academic courses. Importantly, she was chosen twice for the ‘Yearly Outstanding Lecturer of the Political Sciences Department’. She also held academic roles as a faculty member, such as a member of the Teaching Committee and the Conference Committee. Dr. Ziva Rozen-Bakher published her research papers in respectful academic journals, and she also has an impressive research pipeline.

Since 2015, Dr. Ziva Rozen-Bakher dedicated her full-time to research. Her research objective is to identify the critical factors that may lead to change in global order, geopolitical instability and risks, which may affect the policies of governments worldwide alongside the business environment. Thereby, her expertise covers Political Risks, Economic Risks, and Strategic Risks, especially in relation to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and International Trade, as follows:

  • Interdisciplinary Research Expertise: Political Sciences, International Relations, International Security, Foreign Policy, Public Policy, International Business, International Political Economy

  • Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) (FDI Inwards & FDI Outwards) and International Trade: Entry Modes of FDI: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&As), Greenfield & Brownfield. Entry Modes of International Trade: Exports, Imports, Franchising, Licensing, and Joint Ventures.

  • Military Risks and Political Risks: Geopolitical Conflicts, Political Instability, Regime Transformation, Wars, Coups, Terror Groups, Resistance Groups under Occupations, Intelligence Risks, Social Unrest, Diplomatic Crises, Regional Crises, Risks for World War, Survival in Long Wars, Decolonialism, Disputed Colonies, Disputed Countries, Limited International Recognition, Military Capabilities, Foreign Military Presence, Military Alliances: Bilateral Military Defence Treaty (BMDT) and Multilateral Military Defence Treaty (MMDT), Nuclear Disputes, Political Alliances, Coalitions, Political Blocs, Superpowers, Geopolitical Order, Political Bans, Arms Embargo, International Legal Disputs, and more.

  • Economic Risks and Strategic Risks: Economic Order, Global Economic Crises, War-Sanctions, Trade-Wars, Import Tariffs, Sanctions, Economics Bans, Embargo, Restrictions on FDI and International Trade, Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), Violations of FTAs, Trade Alliances, Economic Instability,  Recession, Slowdown, Unemployment, Impact of FDI on Labour Markets, Labour Markets in the Aging Era, Technology Change, Risks of Global Warming Related to FDI, Risks of Entry Modes, Management Risks and Strategic Risks at the Firm Level, Integration Risks in M&As, Religion Distance, Cultural Distance, Labour Unions in M&As, and more.

Hence, Dr. Ziva Rozen-Bakher has an impressive research pipeline that can be published in leading journals and publishers, based on the following Research Projects:

Application

My application includes the enclosed CV, as well as Recommendation Letters and Education Certificates and Transcripts that can be viewed via the links below.

Note, I permanently left Israel in 2014, so since then, I have had rare communication with my former Israeli colleagues/References, so my application includes Recommendation Letters and Employment Letters rather than References. Thereby, if there is a requirement to fill a references section on the online application, then please ignore it, and instead, look at the Recommendation Letters  https://www.rozen-bakher.com/rl1.

I would be glad to provide any additional information upon request.

I am available to start working immediately.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Dr. Ziva Rozen-Bakher