Assistant Professor of Political Science
Biography
Ali Sarihan is a political scientist with academic training from Turkey, the United States, and the United Kingdom. He specializes in Security Studies and the politics of the Middle East and North Africa. His research centers on civil-military relations, comparative politics, international relations, and research methodology. Dr. Sarihan is committed to teaching, engaging in policy discussions, and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, all of which enhance his global perspective on political dynamics. He has published books and articles on various topics, including the Arab uprisings, Turkey’s Kurdish issue, and regional security in reputable presses and journals, such as Routledge, Lexington Books, Democratization, and the British Journal of Middle Eastern Affairs.
Areas of Research Specialization
- Comparative Politics
- Middle East
- North Africa
- Civil-Military Relations
- Social Movements
- Revolutions
- Democracy and Democratization
- Turkish Politics
- Political Institutions
Areas of Teaching Specialization
- Politics of the Middle East and North Africa
- Comparative Political Systems
- Social Movements
- Civil-Military Relations
- Democratic and Authoritarian Regimes
Internal Affiliations
Education
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M.P.A. in Comparative International Affairs at Indiana University Bloomington, 2011
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Ph.D. in International Relations at University of Nottingham, 2016