Assoc Prof Dr. Murat Kasapsaracoglu, Istanbul Aydin University, Turkey
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat Kasapsaraçoğlu is an accomplished academic specializing in political and diplomatic history, particularly regarding Turkish foreign policy and the Middle East during the Cold War. 📚 He holds a PhD in Modern Turkish History from Boğaziçi University and has been an associate professor at Istanbul Aydın University since 2023. 🌍 His extensive research includes numerous articles and book chapters on Turkish-American relations and the political economy of Turkey. 🇹🇷 Dr. Kasapsaraçoğlu is also a member of several academic associations and has presented his work at prestigious international conferences. 🎓
Publication profile
Educational Background 🎓
PhD in Modern Turkish History (2009–2013) – Boğaziçi University, Istanbul, Turkey
Dissertation Title: “In the Shadow of Nuclear Arms: The Middle East and Turkey in the 1950s”
Dissertation Research: Conducted at The National Archives, Kew, London, UK (July – August 2011).
MA in Modern Turkish History (2007–2009) – Boğaziçi University, Istanbul, Turkey
Thesis Title: “The Turkish Foreign Policy Decision Making Process during the Cold War, 1945-1991”.
BA in Political Science and International Relations (2002–2007) – Boğaziçi University, Istanbul, Turkey.
High School (1995–2002) – Denizli Anadolu Lisesi, Denizli, Turkey.
Academic and Administrative Experience 🏫
Associate Professor (2023–Present) – Istanbul Aydın University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Associate Professor (2022–2023) – Antalya Bilim University, Antalya, Turkey.
Assistant Professor (2017–2022) – Antalya Bilim University, Antalya, Turkey.
Lecturer (2016–2017) – Antalya Bilim University, Antalya, Turkey.
Research Assistant (2008-2009, 2010-2012) – Boğaziçi University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Honors and Awards 🏅
Murat Kasapsaraçoğlu 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. 🌍 His research continues to shape our understanding of the intricate dynamics of historical and contemporary Turkish foreign relations. 📚
Research Focus
Dr. Murat Kasapsaraçoğlu 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. 📜 His work delves into Turkey’s strategic decisions, including its interactions with major powers like the United States and Russia. 🇹🇷🗺️ Dr. Kasapsaraçoğlu has extensively explored topics like Turkish-American relations, military interventions, and the impact of Turkey’s policies on the Middle East. 🌍 His studies provide a nuanced understanding of Turkey’s political dynamics and its role in regional and international geopolitics. 🌐