Assoc Prof Dr. Murat Kasapsaracoglu, Istanbul Aydin University, Turkey
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat KasapsaraƧoÄlu is an accomplished academic specializing in political and diplomatic history, particularly regarding Turkish foreign policy and the Middle East during the Cold War. š He holds a PhD in Modern Turkish History from BoÄaziƧi University and has been an associate professor at Istanbul Aydın University since 2023. š His extensive research includes numerous articles and book chapters on Turkish-American relations and the political economy of Turkey. š¹š· Dr. KasapsaraƧoÄlu is also a member of several academic associations and has presented his work at prestigious international conferences. š
Publication profile
Educational Background š
PhD in Modern Turkish History (2009ā2013) – BoÄaziƧi University, Istanbul, Turkey
Dissertation Title: āIn the Shadow of Nuclear Arms: The Middle East and Turkey in the 1950sā
Dissertation Research: Conducted at The National Archives, Kew, London, UK (July ā August 2011).
MA in Modern Turkish History (2007ā2009) – BoÄaziƧi University, Istanbul, Turkey
Thesis Title: āThe Turkish Foreign Policy Decision Making Process during the Cold War, 1945-1991ā.
BA in Political Science and International Relations (2002ā2007) – BoÄaziƧi University, Istanbul, Turkey.
High School (1995ā2002) – Denizli Anadolu Lisesi, Denizli, Turkey.
Academic and Administrative Experience š«
Associate Professor (2023āPresent) – Istanbul Aydın University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Associate Professor (2022ā2023) – Antalya Bilim University, Antalya, Turkey.
Assistant Professor (2017ā2022) – Antalya Bilim University, Antalya, Turkey.
Lecturer (2016ā2017) – Antalya Bilim University, Antalya, Turkey.
Research Assistant (2008-2009, 2010-2012) – BoÄaziƧi University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Honors and Awards š
Murat KasapsaraƧoÄlu is a prominent academic figure with significant contributions to the fields of political and diplomatic history, specializing in Turkish foreign policy and the Middle East. His work is widely recognized in academic circles, and he actively participates in various international conferences and workshops. š His research continues to shape our understanding of the intricate dynamics of historical and contemporary Turkish foreign relations. š
Research Focus
Dr. Murat KasapsaraƧoÄlu is an esteemed scholar whose research primarily revolves around the political and diplomatic history of Turkey and its foreign relations during critical periods such as the Cold War and the 1950s-1980s. š His work delves into Turkey’s strategic decisions, including its interactions with major powers like the United States and Russia. š¹š·šŗļø Dr. KasapsaraƧoÄlu has extensively explored topics like Turkish-American relations, military interventions, and the impact of Turkey’s policies on the Middle East. š His studies provide a nuanced understanding of Turkey’s political dynamics and its role in regional and international geopolitics. š